Webinar: OCT Essentials for Diabetes

Wednesday 18th September 2024 | 19:00 – 20:00

As OCT becomes increasingly important in the early detection and management of diabetic eye diseases, understanding the principles and applications of OCT is crucial. That’s why ZEISS are proud to present an interactive webinar designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and essential skills in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).

Join us as we cover the basics of OCT technology, its importance in diabetes, visual recognition of clinical signs on OCT and practical tips for best practice - with the opportunity to ask questions throughout.

A CPD certificate of attendance will be provided.The content will be tailored to individuals working within diabetic eye screening services - but anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. By the end of the session, participants will have an understanding of…• The importance and benefits of OCT in clinical practice • Identifying normal retina structures and their appearance on OCT •Detecting common OCT findings associated with diabetes • How to differentiate diabetes from other pathology, using visual recognition.

Register now to access the live session and recording: www.zeiss.ly/WBN-OCT-DES

In a very short space of time, at the beginning of the pandemic, blind and visually impaired members of Sandwell Visually Impaired overcame the hurdles of working virtually so that they could collaborate with photographer, Karren Visser. They shared personal stories, memories, and photographs from their family albums; did audio recordings; and some found a way to make their own photographs and videos. The result is a series of digital stories that share personal accounts that challenge prevailing perspectives on what it may be like to be blind or visually impaired. 

The digital stories will be launched at two events: the first on Thursday 6 May 2021, from 2 to 3.15pm; and the second on Saturday 8 May 2021, from 5 to 6.15pm. 

Both events will show a selection of the digital stories, and there will be a Q&A with Karren Visser and some of the project participants. The films are audio-described and the events will have a BSL interpreter. Sign up for the events on this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeing-in-isolation-digital-stories-launch-event-tickets-150056401737

The OIA Annual General Meeting Will be held via Microsoft Teams please Email oiaadmin@eyeimaging.org and we will send you an invite. This is a members only event.

The agenda will be emailed along with the link the day before the meeting.

This year there will be no voting but if you would like to join the committee and have a say in your association please let us know in your request to join the AGM email.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there

Colin & Roz

Infectious Diseases: What, When, How

by William G.J. Edwards, Curator at Gordon Museum, Guy’s Campus King's College London, London

VENUE ADDRESS

Online (free)

Link will be supplied 

PLEASE REGISTER for tickets

https://rps.org/events/regions/east-midlands/2020/november/infectious-diseases-what-when-how/

The lecture aims to provide an overview of what is an infectious disease, which organism types are responsible for the propagation of infections, modes of transmission and Pathogenic mechanisms. The means by which Pathogen types are identified and emphasizing the importance and impact of various infectious diseases on society and humanity generally.

Some historic context is provided and a more in-depth review of some “Old” Diseases implicated in Pandemics and Epidemics, The Bubonic Plague and Smallpox, with reference to the development of Variolation and Inoculation. Some contemporary diseases of note such as Tuberculosis (TB) (including Multidrug-resistant TB - MDR TB and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis -XDR TB, Ebola and Zika.

Open to Committee members only, email OIAADMIN@EYEIMAGING.ORG if you are interested in joining the committee

Approved for 7.5 CPD points and 7 CET points

Members only annual general meeting

The Studio, Birmingham

Competition winner to be announced

New website unveiling