Archive for November, 2008

Giving sight to the developing world

Published November 30th, 2008 by David.

OTE’s Victoria Farrell interviews Cambodian paediatric ophthalmologist Phara Khov to find out how an
ORBIS initiative has impacted his practice in a vastly underserved country.

Retinal implant trial expands

Published November 25th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

The Phase I three-year feasibility study of the Argus II Retinal Implant for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
will be expanded to enrol more patients in Europe, according to an announcement from Second Sight Medical Products,
the implant’s manufacturer.

June 2009 CLEARVIEW Training hosts’s the City University’s Pre-registration Programme

Published November 25th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

[ June 7, 2009; ]

Held over two days at our Bath Street site, this weekend course is held towards the end of the pre-registration year in time to prepare for the Final Assessment.

Our mock exam day will put all delegates through each of the practical exams that make up the Final Assessment: each exam is held in real time […]

Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma

Published November 24th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library presents the Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma.
24th to 30th November 2008

A collection of evidence that has emerged over the past 12 months
The term “glaucoma” for the purposes of the annual evidence update (AEU) is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Ocular hypertension […]

Optometrists: NonEEA and in the UK!

Published November 23rd, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

What is the most important development within optometry?

Published November 19th, 2008 by David.

Behind the Numbers of a SEP-IRA - By Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed

Published November 14th, 2008 by David.

Retirement Planning by Adam Cmejla of Waddell & Reed Inc.

Published November 13th, 2008 by David.

Vision Aid Overseas brings Bollywood to Derby

Published November 10th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

[ November 15, 2008 7:00 pm to November 16, 2008 12:00 am. ]
To all Vision Aid Overseas supporters:
I am writing to let you know about a fantastic event that is taking place in the next few weeks - a Bollywood Dinner and Dance at the Derby Conference Centre on Saturday 15 November 2008. This event is being organised by a group of our members in Derbyshire who […]

New Update! Final Assessment & NonEEA Candidates - Reading Lists and Downloads

Published November 8th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference - 22 & 23 November

Published November 6th, 2008 by David.

[ November 22, 2008 12:00 am to November 23, 2008 12:00 am. ]

Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference - 22 & 23 November

Each year the AOP Hospital Optometrists Committee organises a weekend conference. The 34th Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference will be held over the weekend of 21st to 23rd November at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Nr. Warwick, Warwickshire CV8 2LD.

For more details please click here
http://www.aop.org.uk/cgi-bin/generate.pl?page_id=hospital_1039247342&save=screen

National Optometric Conference - 20 & 21 November

Published November 6th, 2008 by David.

[ November 20, 2008 to November 21, 2008. ]

National Optometric Conference - 20 & 21 November

The National Optometric Conference will be held on Thursday 20 November and Friday 21 November at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Nr Warwick, Warwickshire CV8 2LD.

The NOC is the conference for LOC/AOC officials, Optometric Advisers and optometrists involved in GOS and primary care (or those wanting to get […]