Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 October 2024
5 October 2024
Issues with Egress Email accounts
At the time of writing it has been confirmed that the issue with Egress has now been resolved and recipients of Egress emails should now be able to open attachments. (as relayed via Egress)
Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – Chewton Glen, 14 October 2024 at 18:30
Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to enclose your exclusive invitation to an evening of interactive education with an exciting programme of talks useful to you in your everyday practice:
Professor Andy Luff: “Well that is a surprise? Common misconceptions – are we really giving our patients sound advice?”
Mr Simon Rogers: “A detailed look and live examination of the anatomy of the eyelid”
Mr Tiago Guerirro, Ophtec “How can the Optometrist identify a patient suitable for a multifocal lens”
We are also thrilled to be joined by Mr Scott Bell an inspiring Healthcare Innovator talking about “The exciting future of the relationship between the Optometrist and the Ophthalmologist”
2 CPD points will be awarded to those who attend with also the opportunity to win an Afternoon Tea for two at the wonderful Chewton Glen!
The evening is both educational and fun so do join us for a delicious hot and cold buffet with the opportunity to interact and network with your Optometry colleagues!
To reserve your place please email: events@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk with your Name and GOC Number.
To view the invitation click – here
Expressions of Interest for WOPEC Glaucoma OSCES (and MECS)
Hampshire LOC is considering hosting WOPEC Glaucoma and possibly MECS OSCES subject to demand, possibly in November 2024 and February 2025. The provision of these OSCES is free to optometrists working in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, but we need a good number of delegates to make the events cost effective.
If you would like to complete the Glaucoma OSCE and/or MECS OSCE, please forward your name GOC number, and contact email address together with which OSCES you wish to complete to the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk
Requests for WOPEC online module codes can also be sent to the above email address.
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