News in brief

Topcon is holding a series of free clinical meetings throughout the country in October and November 2011. The meetings will feature speakers from the national stage and local representation from optometry and ophthalmology. The meetings will be formed of two parts - the first covering a discussion forum and user group meeting and the second half featuring the main lecture and two workshops. The dates are: October 11 in Cardiff, October 12 in Leeds, October 17 in Birmingham, October 18 in Manchester, October 31 in London, and November 2 in Glasgow.

Acuity Scotland is holding the You Will Never Test Alone training course on Sunday 28 August at the Lott Clinic in Edinburgh. The peer-led course will feature informal workshops and discussions focusing on anterior assessments, vitreous and central retinal assessments, peripheral assessment and red eye conditions. The course carries five CET points and the full-day course costs £95. Acuity associate members receive a 50 per cent discount, while full levy paying members can attend for free.