Wiltshire LOC News – CPD Events
11 November 2025
Wiltshire LOC love to keep you informed of the latest CPD events on offer to you. This month Practice Plus Group are offering two events as follows:
1. Review of Common Macular Diseases
Date & Time: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 6.30pm – 7.45pm
Location: Online via Teams
CPD Points: 1
Course Overview:
This session will provide a comprehensive review of the most common macular diseases encountered in everyday practice, alongside principles of OCT diagnosis and treatment. Topics include:
- Wet AMD
- Drusen
- Dry AMD & geographic atrophy
- Retinoschisis
- Macular hole & lamellar macular hole
- Cystoid macular oedema
- Central serous retinopathy
2. Mastering Vitreoretinal Pathology Assessment in Community Optometry
Date & Time: Tuesday 25 November 2025, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: Online via Teams
CPD Points: 2
Course Overview:
This advanced session will equip optometrists with the skills to assess and distinguish between common vitreoretinal pathologies in community practice. Attendees will learn to:
- Confidently utilise advanced diagnostic techniques.
- Identify specific characteristics and presentations of vitreoretinal conditions.
- Enhance patient care through precise and informed evaluations.
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