13 January 2021

Live Q&A on delivering eye care during the current lockdown

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Sector bodies will come together on 14 January to answer your questions.

Representatives from the College, AOP, ABDO, FODO and GOC will be joining together on 14 January (7-8.30pm) for a Q&A to discuss:

  • How best to interpret amber guidance during national lockdowns.
  • Why providing ongoing eye care is important.
  • Remote triage.
  • Remote consultations.
  • Prioritising patients.
  • Reporting your concerns if you feel under pressure from your employer to not follow Amber guidance.
  • Minimising and managing risk, including concerns about PPE.

 

Find out more and book your place 

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