About this Event
“Blepharitis”: why it matters in ocular and oculoplastic surgery
CPD Points: 2
CPD Reference: C-117681
“Blepharitis” is common. Jane Olver, Oculoplastic Surgeon and Medical Director of Clinica London, shows why eyelid and ocular surface health must be optimised before, during and after intra-ocular and eyelid surgery.
Starting with what an oculoplastic surgeon actually does, Jane Olver explores what “blepharitis” is, how it can affect surgical results, and the close link between the eyelids, tear film and cornea. She then turns to the practical side: therapeutics, IPL, OptiLight IPL and OptiLift dynamic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency can be used around the time of surgery, and the advantages and disadvantages of punctal and canalicular obstruction, including LacriFill canalicular gel.
Come away with a sharper understanding of why ”blepharitis” matters in a surgical context, and more confidence in the conversations you have with patients before and after their eye surgery, and the support they need.
This hybrid, interactive lecture is designed for:
- Optometrists
- Independent Prescribers
- Pre-registration Optometrists
- General Practitioners
- Opticians
4. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Key learning points of the session will be to:
- Understand the role of an oculoplastic surgeon.
- Understand what “blepharitis” is and how it can affect surgical results.
- Recognise the link between the eyelids, tear film and cornea.
- Learn about the use of IPL and other energy treatments OptiLift peri-operatively.
- Consider the advantages and disadvantages of punctal and canalicular obstruction, including LacriFill canalicular gel.
This interactive masterclass will be led by Jane Olver, a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgeon, and the founder and Medical Director of Clinica London, on Wednesday 18th November at 7:00pm at Clinica London, 140 Harley Street, W1G 7LB.
Event Details
Jane Olver is keen to meet you, to learn more about you and your practice. Where possible, she hopes you can join in person, as this will only serve to enhance your learning and the value of this collegial gathering.
- Please arrive at 6:30 PM
- Doors will close promptly at 7:00 PM
- Light refreshments will be served upon arrival
Can't make it to Harley Street? Join us virtually for this session instead.
• Prior registration is mandatory.
• Please do NOT register via Eventbrite if attending virtually - use the separate Zoom registration link
• The live-streamed lecture starts at 7:00 PM.
• Interactive participation available.
CPD Points: 2
Accrediting Body: General Optical Council
CPD Reference: C-117681
By attending and participating interactively, attendees will be able to claim two CPD points against their General Optical Council CPD total once the reference above is confirmed. General Practitioners are also entitled to CPD points via their own organisations.
CPD Certification and Attendance Requirements
Per Clinica London Academy's GOC CPD attendance policy, certificates are only issued to attendees who can be shown to have genuinely completed the session.
Attending in person: Please sign in on arrival and sign out at the end of the session. Certificates are issued to attendees present for the full lecture. Your GOC number will be requested as part of registration.
Attending virtually: Live Zoom attendees must be logged in for at least 80% of the scheduled session duration, tracked via Zoom's attendance report (join/leave timestamps). Attendees who join late or leave early and fall under 80% will not receive a certificate for the live session, but can request one after watching the full recording, where available.
With thanks to Nordic Pharma for sponsoring this event
Event venue & nearby stays
Clinica London, 140 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom
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