Mr Simcock to attend American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago
Peter Simcock is flying to Chicago in October for one week to attend the American Academy meeting and keep updated in cataract surgery and retina with a USA perspective.
In the news section I provide regular blogs to keep you updated about topical subjects that relate to eye health and also keep you informed about any meetings I am attending or courses that I have organised..
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Mr Simcock gives talk to GP’s at Darts Farm near Topsham
Peter Simcock gave a talk on basic eye examination techniques and common clinical problems that present to the GP as well as rare but important cases “not to be missed”
Mr Simcock attends the Royal College of Ophthalmologists annual congress
Peter Simcock attended the retinal sub-speciality day and the main congress to keep his knowledge and skills up to date
Find out more about your surgeon, Peter Simcock
My blog will keep you up to date with developments in the world of eye surgery and also on my schedule of teaching and training events for patients, optometrists and trainee doctors.
Experience
Mr Peter Simcock MB ChB DO FRCP FRCS FRCOphth trained at three prestigious teaching hospitals, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Reputation
Mr Peter Simcock is highly regarded by his fellow Consultants in the region as a reliable and authoritative second opinion on complicated and difficult cataract and retinal cases.
Innovations
Mr Peter Simcock was the first eye surgeon in the UK to pioneer the use of a “no or limited posture” technique in the treatment of macular holes with a scientific publication in 2000.
Publications
Mr Peter Simcock is renowned for his teaching ability and has trained doctors from around the world. He has published 3 books and has 45 scientific articles in peer reviewed journals.
NHS Work
Mr Peter Simcock's dedication to NHS work has resulted in being awarded a national clinical excellence award in 2009 and renewed in 2014 for services over and above what is contractually required.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is vital in order to improve the service. All patients have feedback forms given and Exeter Eye at Admiral House publishes patient reported outcomes on a quarterly basis.
Surgical Audit
At Exeter Eye all cataract surgery data is captured on an electronic patient record called Medisight and this facilitates continuous audit on outcomes such as improvement in vision and complication rates
Teaching
I provide teaching material for Medical Students, Eye Doctors, Optometrists and Patients in the form of videos and powerpoint slides. There will be some video material of operations I have performed.