Event Overview

One Day Essentials are full-day online clinical conferences, available free-of-charge to all RCGP members, offering a minimum of 126 hours of CPD per year.  All conferences are broadcast live and all session recordings and presentation slides are available to access from RCGP eLearning for up to nine months after the conference (we endeavour to upload content as quickly as possible after the conference, but it typically takes one to two weeks).

Please only register for one ticket type ticket upon booking. You are able to register for the live event which will also give you access to the REWIND page once this is available. If you are not able to attend live and would just like access to the recordings, please select the REWIND ticket at registration.

Over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss, and this number is predicted to rise to nearly 4 million by 2050 as our population ages. With eye-related issues accounting for 4.5 million GP consultations annually, GPs are often on the frontline of detecting and managing ophthalmic conditions, yet many feel uncertain due to limited exposure during training.

This interactive, expert-led virtual course is designed to boost your confidence and competence in ophthalmology, helping you recognise red flags, manage common presentations, and make timely referrals. With access to eminent specialists, the day will cover key topics, from acute eye emergencies to chronic conditions, ensuring you leave with actionable skills to implement immediately in your practice.

This essential course will help you deliver better care with confidence. It is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, reduce uncertainty, and improve patient outcome, all in just one day.

 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Develop a structured approach to assessing common and urgent eye conditions, reducing diagnostic uncertainty.
  • Improve your ability to diagnose and manage frequently encountered presentations, including red eye, visual disturbances, and chronic eye disease.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of key ophthalmology topics, from glaucoma and macular degeneration to neuro-ophthalmology emergencies.
  • Enhance your confidence in recognising red flags that require urgent referral or intervention.
  • Learn practical tips for effective patient communication, examination techniques, and when to involve specialists.

Topics Include:

  • Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration
  • Eye problems in paediatrics
  • Diabetes in the eye
  • Red eye
  • Generic eyelid problems

Conference chair

Dr Waqaar Shah, RCGP Clinical Expert in Eye Health

Pricing

RCGP member: free

Non RCGP member: £195