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SUMMARY:Scottish Optical Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Optical Conference 2026\nSaturday 14 – Sunday 15 November 2026 | Glasgow \nSightCare CEO Emma Rawlings and Regional Development Manager Cindy Scott\, will be attending the Scottish Optical Conference in Glasgow this November. \nThe Scottish Optical Conference brings together optical professionals from across Scotland and beyond for professional development\, learning and networking\, with a programme designed to share knowledge\, explore new ideas and support continuing professional development. \nEmma and Cindy will be attending on Saturday evening and Sunday and look forward to catching up with SightCare members\, meeting independent practice owners and connecting with colleagues from across the Scottish optical community. \nIf you’re attending\, do come and say hello! We’d love to hear about your practice\, the opportunities and challenges you’re facing\, and how SightCare can support your business. \nFor more information about the conference\, including the programme and registration\, visit the Scottish Optical Conference website.
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/scottish-optical-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Glasgow – Radisson Blu Hotel\, 301 Argyle St\, Glasgow\, G2 8DL
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SUMMARY:Introduction to optics (November 26)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays at 9.30am – November 17 & 24 and December 1 & 8 \nAimed at optical assistants and support staff new to optics\, but also suitable for existing team members seeking to enhance their knowledge\, this course is packed with content designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge to be able to handle any enquiries or questions that customers might have. \nThe four week course\, run by SightCare trainer Peter Greedy\, provides a comprehensive introduction to optics\, and comprises four 60-minute online sessions\, one per week over 4 weeks. \nThe perfect way to build foundational knowledge quickly and effectively. \nCourse schedule\nTuesdays at 9.30am – November 17 & 24 and December 1 & 8 \n(Please note\, each cohort will run subject to minimum numbers being met.) \nFurther info\nℹ️ Course info \n👉 Book now \nSightCare member price\n£165 plus VAT one delegate \nNon-member price\n£250 plus VAT one delegate
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/introduction-to-optics-nov-26/
LOCATION:Online course
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Meet SightCare at the Essex LOC Glaucoma CPD Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet SightCare at the Essex LOC Glaucoma CPD Event\nWednesday 18 November 2026 | 6.30pm–9pm\nARU/Writtle College\, Lordship Road\, Chelmsford \nSightCare will be exhibiting at the Essex LOC Glaucoma CPD Event this November. \nThe evening brings together eye care professionals for two specialist glaucoma sessions\, offering six interactive CPD points and practical clinical insights into glaucoma cases and OCT scan interpretation. \nIf you’re attending\, come and meet Kevin Briggs from the SightCare team and find out how we support independent optical practices to remain truly independent while strengthening their businesses. \nDiscover how SightCare could support your practice\nSightCare is a member-owned organisation dedicated to supporting independent optical practices across the UK. From business and marketing support to training\, preferential supplier terms\, peer connections and practical resources\, our focus is on helping independent practices thrive. \nAlready a SightCare member? Come and say hello to Kevin. It’s a great opportunity to catch up and talk about how we can support you and your team. \nNot a member? Visit the SightCare stand to discover what membership could offer your practice and have an informal chat about the challenges and opportunities you’re facing. \nAbout the event\nOrganised by Essex LOC\, the evening features two specialist sessions: \nGlaucoma cases – presented by Miss Poorna Abeysiri\, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (3 interactive CPD points). \nOCT in glaucoma: Interpreting scans with confidence and clinical relevance – presented by Mr Suresh Marpuri\, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (3 interactive CPD points). \nHow to register\nTo reserve your place\, email Katie at enquiries@essex-loc.org
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/essex-loc-glaucoma-cpd-event-2026/
LOCATION:ARU/Writtle College\, Lordship Road\, Writtle\, Chelmsford\, CM1 3RR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Enter our festive window display competition
DESCRIPTION:Fancy winning a nice treat for your team\, and a donation on your practice’s behalf to the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust?\nThen enter our 2026 festive window display competition now! \nHow to enter\nSimply email your festive window display photos to isabellagreenwood@sightcare.co.uk to enter for a chance to win one of three prizes! \nThe deadline for submitting entries is the 4 December 2026 – so be quick! \nWhy not also share your photos on social media with us by tagging us on Facebook\, X (Twitter)\, LinkedIn and Instagram? \nNeed a little inspiration?\nWhy not check out our Pinterest board for some festive display ideas? \nGood luck – we can’t wait to see your festive displays! \nCompetition rules\nTo enter\, participants must email a photograph of their festive window display to isabellagreenwood@sightcare.co.uk by 11:59 PM on 4 December 2026. The winner will be notified by email by the 18 December.  SightCare reserves the right to use submitted photos for promotional purposes\, including on social media and marketing materials. Entries will be judged by a panel appointed by SightCare. Contact details will only be used for the purposes of administering the competition unless the participant has opted into further communication. By entering\, participants are deemed to have accepted these Competition rules and read SightCare’s General competition terms and conditions.
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/enter-our-festive-window-display-competition-26/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to optics (January 27)
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at optical assistants and support staff new to optics\, but also suitable for existing team members seeking to enhance their knowledge\, this course is packed with content designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge to be able to handle any enquiries or questions that customers might have. \nThe four week course\, run by SightCare trainer Peter Greedy\, provides a comprehensive introduction to optics\, and comprises four 60-minute online sessions\, one per week over 4 weeks. \nThe perfect way to build foundational knowledge quickly and effectively. \nCourse schedule\nThursdays at 9.30am – 14\, 21 and 28 January and 4 February \n(Please note\, each cohort will run subject to minimum numbers being met.) \nSightCare member price\n£165 plus VAT one delegate \nNon-member price\n£250 plus VAT one delegate \n👉 Book now \n  \nFurther info\nSession 1: EYECARE\nThe Industry: Practices\, Products\, People\nVision and Correction: Myopia\, Hypermetriopia\, Asigmatism\, Presbyopia\nPrimary Eyecare: The Eye Exam\, Additional services and Dispensing\nOptical bodies and regulations: NHS\,GOC\,COO\, AOP\, LOC \nSession 2: EYEWEAR\nFrames: Fashion and Function\nLenses: Shere\, Cylinder\, Aspheric\, Bifocal\, Multifocal\, Prism\, Refractive Index\nThe Extras: Coating\, Tint\, Photochronic\, Sport\, VDU\, Driving\, Safety \nSession 3: CONTACT LENSES\nTypes: Hard\, Rigid\, Soft\, Scleral\, Cosmetic\nMaterials: Hydrogel\, Silicone Hydrogel\, Rigid Gas Permeable\nRefractive Correction: Spherical\, Toric\, Multifocal\nModality: Daily\, Monthly\, Annually\nSolutions: Multipurpose\, Peroxide\, RGP\nThe Law: Who can fit and sell contact lenses \nSession 4: EYE HEALTH\nThe Eyelids: Dry Eye Disease and Allergies\nThe Eyeball:\n– Anterior Chamber and IOP regulation\n– The Lens – Cataract. What it is and how it’s treated\n– Vitreous\, Retina\, Macula and Disc \nℹ️ Full course info
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/introduction-to-optics-training-jan-27/
LOCATION:Online course
CATEGORIES:Training
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