Scotland Regional Event
Date: 27 October 2010 6:00PM - 9:30PM
Location: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh
The College’s first Regional Event in Scotland will take place at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh at 6.00pm-9.30pm on Wednesday 27th October 2010. The event will include presentations from experts on topical issues affecting optometry.
You will benefit from the opportunity to gain CET points and network with colleagues from across the region in the newly refurbished John McIntyre Conference Centre. Pollock Halls is situated on the edge of Holyrood Park, overlooking Arthur’s Seat and only a short distance from the centre of Edinburgh. Free parking is available. A finger buffet will be served at the start of the evening, and drinks and refreshments provided throughout.
This event is free of charge for College members.
Further details about speakers will be added soon.
Scotland Regional Event
Dr Anne Sinclair
Associate Specialist, Department of Ophthalmology, Queen Margaret Hospital
"Low Vision - more than a magnifier"
Abstract:
This lecture provides an overview of the subject of low vision. The introduction emphasises the fact that, although optical low vision aids can be life-changing, the optometrist should be aware of the patient’s wider needs resulting from their impaired vision. Relevant general health issues and other impairments are considered. The numbers of people with low vision and the main causes of visual impairment in the UK are presented. Finally the process and benefits of registration are discussed.
Learning Objectives:
• To appreciate the wide range of issues faced by people with sight loss.
• To acquire knowledge of what constitutes visual impairment.
• To acquire knowledge of the epidemiology of low vision in the UK for different ages.
• To understand the certification and registration process in the UK.
• To be aware of the benefits of being registered as having a visual impairment in the UK.
Biography:
Anne Sinclair is an associate specialist ophthalmologist in Fife. After working abroad, mostly in Africa, she returned to Scotland and has been part of the Fife Interdisciplinary Low Vision team since 1995. Her main work interest is diabetic eye disease. With co-authors Barbara Ryan and Maggie Woodhouse, Anne has published two short textbooks on Low Vision, for optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Staff spotlight
Dr Gunter Loffler
Reader, Course Organiser, Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics Course, Glasgow Caledonian University
"Therapeutic prescribing for optometrists past, present and future"
Abstract:
This presentation will review the history of prescribing for optometrists, from the early exemptions to the Medicines Act to the recent legislative changes leading to Additional Supply, Supplementary and Independent Prescribing for Optometrists. The lecture will discuss the additional training requirements for optometrists who wish to become therapeutic prescribing specialists. Part of the talk will focus on the therapeutic drugs, which can be used under each of the specialist categories and the conditions that can be treated. Issues of clinical governance as it applies to prescribing optometrists will be outlined as well as the legal and ethical implications faced by a prescribing optometrists.
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the history of diagnostic and therapeutic drugs available to optometrists
· Understand which clinical conditions can be treated by prescribing optometrists
· Understand the training requirements which have to be satisfied before an optometrist can register as prescribing specialist
· Understand the legal and ethical implications for therapeutic prescribing optometrists.
Biography:
Gunter Loffler studied Optometry at the Fachhochschule in Aalen, Germany before completing a PhD in the Department of Vision Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in 1999. He received the Glaxo-Wellcome award for the best PhD thesis in the Neurosciences. Following two post-doctoral fellowships – at the University of Chicago, USA, and at York University, Toronto, Canada – he returned to Glasgow to take up a lectureship in 2001. He was promoted to Reader in 2005. Gunter’s current teaching responsibilities include Optometric Refraction and Advanced Diagnostic Techniques. His research focuses on the visual perception of shape, motion, and faces using various, complementary approaches, including brain imaging techniques (fMRI). He has published widely and his research has featured in the BBC and the Glasgow Herald. He has acted as scientific advisor for the BBC. Gunter is course organizer of Glasgow Caledonian’s Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics Course.
Although the event is free of charge for College members, you must register in advance.
Online booking is open here or contact Amy Marsh amy.marsh@college-optometrists.org Tel: 020 7766 4347 to book your place now.
Non members are welcome to attend but we would request an attendance fee of £50.
John McIntyre Conference Centre
Pollock Halls
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY
For details on how to get to Pollock Halls click here
Members can download Dr Anne Sinclair's presentation on "Low Vision - more than a magnifier" here Anne Sinclair Presentation
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