News
NICE guidance on IOPs>21
Please refer to these links:
Guidance from AOP/FODO/ABDO
http://www.aop.org.uk/uploaded_files/glaucoma_advice_and_faqs_24.04.09.pdf
Full Clinical guidelines
1st April 2009
New sight test fees and voucher values:
The sight test fee is now £20.26 until 31/3/2010
Voucher values here: http://www.aop.org.uk/uploaded_files/voucher_values_2009.pdf
Clinical Governance
It has been suggested that if optical practices wish to take part in any form of shared care that may become available they will need to be able to prove compliance with stages 1 and 2 of the Quality in Optometry framework see: http://www.qualityinoptometry.co.uk/
specifically: Standards for Better Health DoH 2006
See Ability
See Ability are promoting their website http://www.lookupinfo.org/ to optical practices in an effort to improve the service levels and uptake ot eye examinations for people with learning difficulties. Registering on the Lookup website means that the practice is seen to be interested and capable of dealing sensitively with people who have learning difficulties.
Wednesday 8th October 2008
A refresher course in General Ophthalmology
Lecture by Mr K M Nyunt
Associate Specialist Ophthalmologist at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals
1 CET point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Worthing Post Graduate Medical Centre,
7.00 for 7.30pm
Soft Drinks and biscuits available on arrival.
Lecture by Mr K M Nyunt
Associate Specialist Ophthalmologist at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals
1 CET point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
Worthing Post Graduate Medical Centre,
7.00 for 7.30pm
Soft Drinks and biscuits available on arrival.
13th May
AGM - The Windsor Hotel Worthing BN11 2LX 7pm fopr 7:30
Mr Robert Williams will talk on Primary Eye care Referrals
1 CET point available for Optometrists
contact: M Glover (see committee page for contact details)
Changes to Performers listing - You must talk to the PCT if you have not heard from them before 31st May.
If you are a business owner and/or a Contractor in your own right, or if you have a Grandfathering arrangement. You must talk to the PCT.
The PCT must have re-listed all supplementary list members and Contractors before the end of August, Re-listing should be easy for all except the businesses currently using Grandfathering arrangements who will have to reapply from scratch.