South West London LOC AGM and CPD event Tuesday 9th September
2 September 2025
ISWL LOC AGM and CPD event Tuesday 9th September 2025.
St Helier Eye Clinic, St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Sutton, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Mr Edward Lee, Consultant Ophthalmic Vitreoretinal Surgeon presents:
“Interpreting OCT Imaging for the Identification and Management of Vitreoretinal Disease” – 1 CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
Registration and buffet: 6.30pm
CPD presentation: 7.00pm
Please register via the LINK
St Helier CPD Event Flyer 2025.09.09
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