CPD Hour: Optimising Primary Care: A Vision for GP and Optical Excellence

CPD Hour: Optimising Primary Care: A Vision for GP and Optical Excellence

Mr. Jason Ho delves into optimising primary care for optical excellence, ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

By St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

Date and time

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00 - 12:00 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join St John & St Elizabeth Hospital for a CPD accredited webinar with Mr Jason Ho as he discusses 'Optimising Primary Care: A vision for GP and optical excellence.

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm


Schedule:

6:00pm - Introduction

6:05-7:15pm - Mr Jason Ho discusses optimising primary care

7:15- 8:00pm- Q&A

7:00pm - End webinar


What can you expect to learn:


GP update:

  • Flashes and floaters
  • Red eye
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Cataracts

Optician update:

  • Scanners
  • Surgery


2 CPD credits available for attendees


Mr Jason Ho is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with subspecialty interests in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.

After gaining a first class intercalated honours degree in Immunobiology, Mr Ho graduated second in his year at Imperial College School of Medicine with Distinction. He undertook his ophthalmology residency training in London in Moorfields and the Western Eye Hospitals, followed by subspecialty vitreoretinal fellowship training at St Thomas’ and Western Eye (Imperial). He is a keen surgical trainer and is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Microsurgical Skills Training Faculty and the Examination Panel.

Mr Ho treats general and emergency ophthalmic conditions as well as diseases of the retina, both medical and surgical. His special interests include cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants, vitreoretinal surgery, retinal detachment surgery, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreous haemorrhage, diabetic retinopathy, medical retina, complex cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vascular disease.


Jason takes pride in providing the best possible care for all his patients and is both an expert cataract and retinal surgeon and an ophthalmic specialist who has a calm, friendly, kind and holistic approach to healthcare and is keen to ensure his patients are treated in the most efficient, timely and accurate manner.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • General and emergency ophthalmology
  • Cataract surgery
  • Vitreoretinal surgery
  • Retinal detachment surgery
  • Macular holes
  • Epiretinal membranes
  • Vitreous haemorrhage
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • Medical retina
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Macular degeneration
  • Retinal vascular disease
  • Minor ops & removal of cysts / chalazion


Further information for Primary Care Clinicians


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Founded in 1856, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is London’s leading charitable hospital providing exemplary standards of care to patients. Our Hospital is known for its calming and friendly atmosphere, world class Consultants, and excellent standards of nursing care. We attained 100% patient satisfaction in our recent survey.

100% of our profits are reinvested into the on-site St John’s Hospice, which cares for 4000 terminally ill patients and their families every year, free at the point of access.

We provide first-rate weekly webinars, practice-focused education and referral advice for local practices. Get in touch with our Primary Care Engagement team for more details.