Weekend of Vision Science Events : Sat 4th Sep - Mon 6th Sep

Don't miss out on a weekend of Vision Science Events, kicking off with Glasgow Caledonian University's free Vision Sciences Reunion on Saturday 4th September 2010. The event starts at 6pm and is for Vision Science Alumni, Staff, Former Staff and Industry Partners.
Register now at: www.oorreunion.eventbrite.com

The reunion will be followed on Sunday 5th by Eyecare 3000's Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Day at Glasgow Caledonian University, where you can gain up to 8 CET points. This event costs £50. To view the programme and register go to the conferences section of this website.

Finally, on Monday 6th September, Glasgow Caledonian University are hosting "Not a dry eye in the house" symposium, a celebration of the career of Prof Alan Tomlinson. This event will start at 9am and costs £40. Up to 5 CET points can be gained.

For more information and to register go  to: http://alantomlinson.eventbrite.com.

Discounted accommodation is available at:-
Menzies Hotel, £90 single or £95 double includes full Scottish breakfast and VAT, call 0141 222 2929 - quote GLAS040910 (if booked before 06/08/10)
Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland, £82 Bed & breakfast and free WIFI, Direct Line 0141 352 8305
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Theatreland, £69 Bed & continental breakfast and free WIFI, Direct Line 0141 331 6800
Park Inn Glasgow City Centre, £75 single, £85 double includes full Scottish Breakfast, Call 0141 3335712

We look forward to seeing you in September!

For more information on the GCU Reunion or Alan Tomlinson Symposium, contact: Jillian Watt, Development Officer, Glasgow Caledonian University, jillian.watt@gcu.ac.uk, 0141 331 8220.

posted by: Susan Marshall
on: Monday 12th July 2010

End of CET period

Don't forget you must confirm the points in your CET Optics account before the 31st December 2009 to ensure your total is updated. Uncomfirmed points will not count towards your taregt and you may still be struck off the GOC register if you don't confirm all of your pending points.The deadline for submitting Virtual Lecture results is Friday 18th December 2009. This is to allow enough time for the points to appear on your account and you to confirm them.Don't forget if you've got any questions at all about the end of the CET period, topping up your points or submitting your results don't hesitate to call one of our advisors on 01848 332020.

posted by: Laura Davidson
on: Tuesday 27th October 2009

CET Sale

As the current CET period draws to a close Replay Learning are offering a number of special offers to help anyone who hasn't yet achieved the GOC requirements for CET.Call one of our advisors on 01848 332020 to find out how we can help. Remember we're always happy to give advice on CET.

posted by: Laura Davidson
on: Wednesday 9th September 2009

Let It Snow

With the recent winter weather, seeming to mirror the bleak economic outlook, have you stopped to think about how well your business is weathering the financial winter of recession? If you are still doing well then the chances are that you are offering something different from your competitors. We know from previous recessions that the middle of the market is not the best place to be. You need to be different. Some businesses differentiate on price, others on their level of service. The continued success of two very different approaches to food retailing offered by Lidl and Waitrose are cases in point. But how can Opticians differentiate themselves from their competitors? One answer is to offer services not offered by your competitors. This month's Virtual Lecture on Orthokeratology by Eef Van Der Worp explains the basics of fitting overnight orthokeratology lenses to correct myopia. It might just be the extra service you need to help you compete.

posted by: Peter Charlesworth
on: Wednesday 11th February 2009

Happy New Year

Well, we're all another year older and another year wiser but if you still need some help feeling wiser, you could try one of January's Virtual Lectures. For Optometrists Chris Steele presents an update on Diabetic Retinopathy . Diabetic Retinopathy is still the UK's most common cause of blindness in the working population and the single most important cause of preventable blindness. The lecture will help you update your diagnostic skills and learn about the latest treatments.

For Dispensing Opticians Helen Caroll presents a hands on guide to Dispensing For The Infant And Young Child. Helen uses her considerable experience and an effortless confidence to explain - simply - how to dispense children under seven. Facial mearurements and frame modifications have never been so easy.

Happy New Year to you all.

posted by: Peter Charlesworth
on: Thursday 8th January 2009