Anglia Ruskin University are currently distributing a survey to investigate Optometrists knowledge of the Certification of Visual Impairment process and knowledge of the support available to low vision patients within their area.<\/p>\n
The University are planning to use this data to develop Continuing Professional Development and informative articles for Optometrists to help with advising their low vision patients.<\/p>\n
Responses would be appreciated as they are trying to get as many responses as possible. Please share this with your colleagues if they are not aware and also let your colleagues know they can email the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk<\/a>if they would like to be added to the LOC mailing list.<\/p>\n The link to the survey is – here<\/a><\/p>\n Any help is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n Please see below a request from a Speech and Language Therapy student for optometrists to assist with her research project as part of her degree.<\/p>\n My name is Poppy Berringer and I am a third year Speech and Language Therapy student currently studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University.<\/p>\n I am contacting you today as I am conducting a research project as part of my degree, entitled \u2018Optometrists Accounts of Communicating with People With Aphasia (PWA) : A Qualitative Study\u2019. \u00a0Optometrists must be qualified and working in the UK with clinical experience of working with people with aphasia. They must not have a communication disorder themselves.<\/p>\n Attached is the \u2018Participant information sheet<\/span>\u2019 which outlines the objective of project and provides further information – here<\/a><\/p>\n Please find attached an invitation to Optegra CPD event at Surrey hospital on Wednesday 1st November.<\/p>\n Further details can be found – here<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n Registration details can be found – here<\/a><\/p>\n Laser Vision Corneal Specialist Mr Nick Maycock\u00a0is\u00a0<\/strong>delighted to invite you to an evening CPD event on Thursday 9th<\/sup> November at the NAAFI Cafe in Winchester. \u00a0Drop in from 6pm to catch up with colleagues, have a drink and some snacks, then from 6.30pm join Nick as he demystifies Corneal Dystrophies and takes you through modern management options (including DSEK vs DMEK) when medical intervention is needed.<\/p>\n There will also be plenty of time for a stimulating discussion and to ask questions. Where: When: For more information or to register, please email events@laservision.co.uk<\/a><\/span> or register via our website \u2013 here<\/a><\/p>\n By hosting this event at the NAAFI Cafe, we are helping to improve the welfare of the local Armed Forces Community by contributing to the NAAFI Fund. \u00a0We\u2019d love for you to join us.<\/p>\n Helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring pathology associated with OCT<\/p>\n More information and registration via the following link – here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The day consists of CPD points across a variety of sessions including peer discussions, VRICs quiz and the chance to gain your SpaMedica Post-Op Accreditation<\/p>\n For more information and to register please use the link – here<\/a><\/p>\n This event is being held at the Lakeside Park Hotel and is worth 3 CPD points<\/p>\n For more information and to register please use the link – here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Optometrist Low Vision Survey – Anglia Ruskin University Anglia Ruskin University are currently distributing a survey to investigate Optometrists knowledge of the Certification of Visual Impairment process and knowledge of the support available to low vision patients within their area. The University are planning to use this data to develop Continuing Professional Development and informative … <\/p>\nOptometrists Accounts of Communicating with People With Aphasia (PWA) : A Qualitative Study<\/h2>\n
Optegra Surrey Hospital Education Evening: Keratoconus and Allergic Eye Disease – 01 November 2023<\/h2>\n
Laser Vision\u00a0 Corneal Dystrophies CPD Event \u2013 09 November 2023<\/h2>\n
\n1 interactive CPD point will be available.<\/p>\n
\nThe NAAFI Cafe (downstairs)
\n52-54 St George\u2019s St
\nWinchester
\nSO23 8AH<\/p>\n
\nThursday 9th November 2023
\n6pm snacks, drinks and networking
\n6.30pm talk begins
\n7.30pm close<\/p>\nSpaMedica OCT Interpretation CPD Event – 16 November 2023<\/h2>\n
SpaMedica Optometry Conference – 26 November 2023<\/h2>\n
SpaMedica Isle of Wight CPD: OCT Interpretation – 29 November 2023<\/h2>\n