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Marsha de Cordova MP champions the role of optometrists during practice visit

Battersea MP joined constituents in a High Street optometry practice to discuss the importance of primary eye care services “commissioned equitably”.

Practice Plus Group: Varicose veins free 15-minute consultations with Charles Ranaboldo

Considering laser treatment for varicose veins? Join us for a free 15-minute one-to-one appointment with Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Mr Charles Ranaboldo at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes. This appointment can replace your initial consultation (normally £95), meaning you can...

More than 500 optometry students begin Clinical Learning in Practice roles this July

This July, The College of Optometrists will welcome more than 500 optometry students across the UK to their Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) roles, marking the largest intake yet into the profession’s new integrated work-based learning programme. The new cohort...

The College of Optometrists awards its first Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix to qualifying supervisors at the College’s AGM 2025

The College of Optometrists has awarded the first Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix, it’s first-ever educational affix, to the inaugural group of optometrists who have completed the College’s enhanced training for supervisors. The OptPE affix is designed to recognise the...

I am interested in making my ophthalmology practice sustainable, but where do I start?

I have yet to meet an ophthalmologist who does not care about a sustainable future for our planet, but the challenge lies in knowing where and how to start. Quite often, as individuals, we see ourselves less empowered when it...

Practice Plus Group: Facilitating precise patient referrals for YAG capsulotomy - expertise and application

Practice Plus Group is delighted to offer an accredited event for local referrers: ‘Facilitating precise patient referrals for YAG capsulotomy- expertise and application’ In this course, Facilitating Precise Patient Referrals for YAG Capsulotomy: Expertise and Application, you will develop the...

The College of Optometrists updates its glaucoma higher qualifications to reflect evolving clinical practice

The College of Optometrists has today published updated learning outcomes for the three postgraduate level qualifications. The review included in-depth consultation with representatives from current course providers, subject matter experts, employers, qualification holders and other stakeholders, to evaluate the curriculum...

‘Agenda-setting’ BCLA Clinical Conference to shape the future of contact lens practice around the world

The global eye care professional network’s “unquenchable thirst for learning” ensured the success of the first in-person BCLA Clinical Conference & Exhibition in four years.

Practice Plus Group: Identifying candidates for combined glaucoma and cataract surgery: an advanced approach

Practice Plus Group is delighted to offer an accredited event for local referrers: ‘Identifying candidates for combined glaucoma and cataract surgery: an advanced approach’ During this course, we will delve into the complex interplay between Glaucoma and Cataract, exploring how...

ABDO gains GOC approval to begin delivering new diploma in contact lens practice syllabus

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has received approval from the General Optical Council (GOC) to begin delivering the Diploma in Contact Lens Practice syllabus from September 2024. As the awarding organisation, ABDO will be working in partnership with two education centres, ABDO College and Bradford College.

Moorfields Eductation: ocular oncology for the non-ocular oncologist: what you need to know for clinical practice

This brand new course is aimed at ophthalmologists, trainees, optometrists and medical retina specialists and will cover the following topics: How to assess and diagnose ocular tumoursHow to refer patients to an ocular oncology centreUse of the MOLES score for...

TTT for Supervisors (Supervision of Training in Practice)

This Train the Trainer (TTT) course will help Clinical and Educational Supervisors develop skills to make their conversations with trainees more valuable for learning. It will cover many aspects of the GMC standards required for the appraisal of trainers. This course uses a blend of independent preparatory learning with intensively-facilitated practical sessions on the day. Pre-recorded lectures circulated beforehand support the small-group work. This course is suitable for SAS Doctors who supervise trainees.