HEE approved Ophthalmology course code: EELF2024/0509

After a longer than usual break of 3 years, this very popular, one-day, comprehensive practical, Ophthalmology laser course, covering all ophthalmic anterior and posterior segment laser procedures provided in the NHS. The workshop also included laser safety training with certification, now a mandatory CQC requirement for ophthalmologists performing laser procedures.

The course was held at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, a convenient venue less than 15 minutes walking distance from Westminster (tube), Lambeth North (tube) and London Waterloo (tube & train) stations. Lectures and practical sessions were provided by senior St Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College Hospital Faculty.

The morning session started in a lecture theatre with an engaging laser safety talk given by one of our Radiation Scientists (attendance mandatory to receive laser safety certification). This was followed by didactic lectures on anterior and posterior segment laser techniques, supported by evidence from landmark trials, RCOphth guidelines, and NICE guidance.

Practical sessions took place in the afternoon, with demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to use ophthalmic simulation aids such as the Quality Improvement of Laser Treatment (QUILT) simulator, RetiEYE for posterior segment laser, and SimulEYE for anterior segment laser. The workshop ended with a feedback and Q&A session.

During the coffee and lunch breaks, small group demonstrations were provided on the Alcon Voyager DSLT laser. Afternoon practical demonstrations included the opportunity to try out two new cable-free and voice-controlled lasers – the Norlase LYNX LIO indirect laser and the Norlase ECHO multispot pattern laser!

Refreshments, including lunch were provided throughout the day.

As always, we are very grateful for the generosity of our industry supporters who helped make this event possible by loaning us laser equipment and accessories, providing simulation aids and educating our delegates at their stands.

Feedback was very positive with all delegates saying they would recommend the course and awarding it a score of 4.8 out of 5 overall

The informal delivery by a friendly faculty made the whole thing very enjoyable”

“Inspiring speakers and very concise information given”

“Very knowledgeable and imparted information clearly”

“Great to be able to practice with direct feedback