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SUMMARY:NES Emergency First Aid at Work
DESCRIPTION:Locations & Dates: \nEdinburgh – 10th November 2025\nAberdeen – 18th November 2025\nGlasgow – 25th November 2025\nPerth – 9th December 2025\nInverness – 17th March 2026 \nNES Optometry\, in conjunction with St Andrew’s First Aid\, are delighted to offer professional and practice staff the opportunity to attend a 1-day certified course. \nOn completion\, you will receive an ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ certificate\, which is valid for three years.
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/nes-emergency-first-aid-at-work/
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SUMMARY:ABDO announces return to 100% Optical as it celebrates 100 years
DESCRIPTION:The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced its return to 100% Optical\, the UK’s leading event for the optical profession. They have announced the event will take place at ExceL London from 28 February to 2 March 2026\, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the industry. \nThe ABDO’s stand will be situated next to the Dispensing Workshop area\, providing an ideal opportunity for attendees to meet ABDO staff and regional leads\, and to connect with current and future members. Visitors can learn more about ABDO’s work to influence healthcare policy and raise public awareness of the need for expert eyecare\, reinforcing the value of dispensing opticians in the wider healthcare landscape. They can also discover ABDO membership benefits and professional development opportunities. \nLooking ahead to 2026\, ABDO will celebrate a significant milestone – celebrating 100 years of the dispensing optics profession and the founding of its predecessor organisation. Plans are already underway to mark this centenary at 100% Optical with special activities. \nIt has been announced that In addition to networking opportunities\, ABDO’s professional development department will deliver a series of CPD-accredited workshops\, offering valuable learning experiences for dispensing opticians and other optical professionals. \nPriority booking for all dispensing workshops will open for ABDO members at 10am on Monday 26 January. \nABDO invites all attendees to visit the stand\, engage with its team members\, and discover how the Association continues to support and advance the profession. \nABDO president Kevin Gutsell says\, “I am very much looking forward to speaking with members at 100% Optical as well as sector partners and sponsors. This is the show to visit for a variety of reasons such as keeping up-to-date with new products and technology\, gaining CPD points\, purchasing equipment\, catching up with friends and not forgetting that opportunity to speak with ABDO for advice and information on courses and membership benefits. I look forward to seeing many of you at 100% Optical 2026.” \nFor more information and to register for the event\, visit the 100% Optical website
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/abdo-announces-return-to-100-optical-as-it-celebrates-100-years/
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SUMMARY:Modern management of corneal ectasia Prof Sunil Shah Midland Eye
DESCRIPTION:This lecture delivered by Prof Sunil Shah provides an in depth review of the techniques for management of keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration with specific reference to new developments. \n  \nProfessor Sunil Shah qualified from St. Georges Hospital Medical School and completed his post-graduate training in Torquay\, Exeter\, Manchester\, and Nottingham.\nHe has been a Consultant at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre since 2000 where he runs a complex cornea and cataract service\, and his professorial chair is at Aston University. \nProfessor Shah was a Section Editor for the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and is a reviewer for Eye\, American Journal of Ophthalmology\, Ophthalmology\, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences\, Contact Lens and Anterior Eye\, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Journal of Refractive Surgery.\nHe has over 150 publications in peer reviewed journals. \nProfessor Shah also provides specialist advice to NICE and MHRA and is a representative for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists to the British Standards Institute. \nHe is a past President of the British Society for Refractive Surgery and for the British Contact Lens Association. \nProfessor Shah is the Chairman of Medical Advisory Board for the Khmer Sight Foundation a Cambodian charity. \nHe is one of the founders for the training initiative / charity Global Education and Research Society of Ophthalmology (GERSO). \nIn 2014 and 2018\, he was voted as being in the top 100 most influential people in Ophthalmology around the world. \nProfessor Shah is the 2020 winner of ASCRS Winning Pitch\, for his UVC invention. \nSunil continues to take an active role in research which include: \n• Novel ways of solubilising oily drugs\n• Novel intraocular lenses\n• Refractive outcomes of lens surgery\n• Corneal thickness and pressure measurement\n• Ultraviolet light for treatment of corneal infections
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/modern-management-of-corneal-ectasia-prof-sunil-shah-midland-eye/
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SUMMARY:Peer Review Event – SpaMedica Carlisle
DESCRIPTION:️ Topic: OCT Interpretation – The Simple Approach to Peel Through the Layers\nDate: Tuesday 9th December\nLocation: SpaMedica Carlisle\nCPD: 3 Interactive Points \nJoin us for a free &  engaging and practical peer review session where we’ll explore OCT interpretation in a clear\, step-by-step way — perfect for building your confidence in recognising key retinal features and pathologies. \nExpect interactive discussions\, real-world case examples\, and plenty of opportunity to share your experiences with fellow eye care professionals. \n✨ Spaces are limited – don’t miss your chance to connect\, learn\, and earn CPD points in a relaxed and supportive environment! \n✨Arrival from 6pm for refreshments ready to start 7pm. \nReserve your spot today! Hannah.Waugh@SpaMedica.co.uk \n#Optometry #PeerReview #CPD #SpaMedica #OCT #EyeCare #Carlisle #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/peer-review-event-spamedica-carlisle/
LOCATION:SpaMedica Carlisle\, Minerva House\, Port Rd\, Carlisle\, CA2 7AF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:SCONe Online Collaborative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Shaping Communication for Better Eye Health in Scotland. \nHow can we encourage people in Scotland to take better care of their eyes and attend regular eye examinations? \nThis collaborative workshop offers a space to reflect on and refine a draft set of practical eye health messages co-developed with Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contributors. Together\, we’ll explore how to make these messages more engaging\, inclusive\, and effective in promoting early engagement with eye care. \nWe are reaching out to everyone with an interest in eye health including optometrists\, ophthalmologists\, health professionals\, researchers\, communication specialists\, charity representatives\, and members of the public. We invite you to share your insights on what resonates\, what’s missing\, and how we can strengthen our collective efforts to support better eye health across Scotland. \nWorkshop Goals \n\nCo-create tailored messages that promote early engagement with eye care.\nShare ideas on how to communicate preventive eye health messages effectively.\nExplore practical ways to reach different groups within the Scottish population.\nStrengthen collaboration across sectors to improve eye health awareness.\n\nWorkshop details: \n\nDate: Wednesday 10th December\nTime: 13:00 to 14:30\nLocation: Online\, via Microsoft Teams\nMaterials: A draft and agenda will be shared in advance\n\nAbout SCONe \nSCONe is a Scotland-wide research project based at the University of Edinburgh. The project collects and safely stores retinal images from routine eye examinations to improve the early detection of eye and systemic conditions. Through research and public involvement\, SCONe aims to make early detection and prevention of eye\, brain and systemic conditions a shared national priority. \nIf you’re interested in joining us\, please follow the link below to register your attendance. If you would like to know more\, get in touch at arubio@ed.ac.uk We’d be delighted to have you on board. \nPlease register your attendance here:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JEWaCsU8b3
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/scone-online-collaborative-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Online and Afternoon CPD Event
DESCRIPTION:Online CPD event with 9 interactive CPD points\, including peer review. The event will take place via Teams. A link to join will be emailed prior to the event. All delegates must keep cameras switched on during the duration of the event or will be removed from the call. \nMorning session – https://eyecare.education/cpd-events/ola/services/online-cpd-event-1 \nAfternoon session – https://eyecare.education/cpd-events/ola/services/online-cpd-event-afternoon \n 
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/online-and-afternoon-cpd-event/
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