SAS 9th National Eye Meeting

Venue: Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London

Date: 16 November

An interactive day with talks on common conditions in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Diabetic retinopathy, Thyroid Eye Disease, management skills for SAS doctors, and mentoring & buddying.  Full details available here:

Haag-Streit UK Slit Lamp Imaging Course

Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds

Date: 20 November

The aim of this course is to provide attendees with a detailed overview of this highly-skilled ophthalmic imaging discipline, which includes lectures and demonstrations as well as hands-on workshop sessions.  For full details please click here:

BARS Council Meeting

Venue: Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London

Date: 23 November 10:45 for 11:00 prompt start

Clinical Leads Forum

Venue: Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London

Date: 29 November

 A practical day to help and support Clinical Leads. Sessions on making sense of NHS finances; the failing consultant - how and when to seek help' ; personal experience from someone who has been there' Clinical Leads survival guides from the College; the 'SAFE' framework and the Clinical Council for Healthcare Commissioning. Most of all, the opportunity to have some time out to reflect, discuss problems and even find solutions with colleagues from around the country.  Full details available here: