The LOC represents all optometrists and dispensing opticians working in Suffolk. Our members work for the advancement of all aspects of the Profession.
Joined November 2014
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11 Apr 2024
Cataract Accreditation in April at Ipswich and May in Bury St Edmunds.
Date/Location: 17/4/24 Holiday Inn, London Road, Ipswich IP2 0UA.
Date/Location: 16/5/24 Ashlar House, 23 Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AB.
Please email sec@suffolkloc.org.uk to sign up, now.
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13 Nov 2024
Discover all of the latest news from the Suffolk LOC by reading our latest newsletter and signing up for future editions here:
mailchi.mp/c6772cf167be/sloc…
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1 Apr 2024
We are pleased to offer a Cataract Accreditation session on 17/4/24 at the Holiday Inn on London Rd, Ipswich. Presentations start at 19.30 where we will meet Miss Ourania Fydanaki, the new oculoplastic
consultant at Ipswich ESNEFT.
Email sec@suffolkloc.org.uk to sign up, now.
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16 Feb 2024
All of the referral gudiance that optical professionals need, in one handy place.
#optical #opticalnews #opticians
suffolkloc.org.uk/referral-s…
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5 Feb 2024
Free event next week on 13th Feb at 18:30: Update on Managing Angle Closure Glaucoma with Mr Anthimos Vlavianos – Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
To secure your place, please email katie.winearls@nuffieldhealth.com with your full name, current practice/place of work and position.
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22 Jan 2024
The MHRA has issued precautionary safety advice regarding possible contamination of certain eye gels and has told patients and users of the affected products to stop using them immediately.
gov.uk/government/news/speci…
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29 Nov 2023
Learn more about contact lens discomfort, patient drop out, loss of income-evidence to turn it around in a talk from Andrew Price on Monday 24th January at the
Bury St Edmunds Rugby club.
Email sec@suffolkloc.org.uk to secure your space.
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23 Nov 2023
TONIGHT: Join the session “Diabetic Retinopathy & Maculopathy” by Amit Nakum, Senior lead optometrist, Spamedica. Held tonight at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby club, delegates can register their place by emailing liz.mears79@ntlworld.com.
Find out more:
spamedica.co.uk/event/spamed…
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21 Nov 2023
A new case study titled ‘Optometry support for long term condition – Glaucoma’.
locsu.co.uk/optometry-suppor…
#optometry #optometrist #casestudy
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15 Nov 2023
Our team were delighted to attend the NOC conference hosted by LOCSU over the past couple of days. Empowering attendees with a range of insightful workshops and talks, the agenda provided a wealth of value for both our team and industry colleagues.
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9 Nov 2023
The Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) have released a new podcast focussing on Low Vision and the role of primary eyecare in meeting patient needs locally.
locsu.co.uk/podcasts/
#podcast #opticalnetworking #opticalindustry
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8 Nov 2023
ACES are hosting a series of online CPD approved lectures with renowned Ophthalmologist Dr Lee O’Mara.
Register at: form.jotform.com/22264325320…
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2 Nov 2023
The OCT Forum is an advice and education forum open to anyone to gain experience or share knowledge. Find out more about their work:
octforum.com/
#OCTForum #learning #clinics
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27 Oct 2023
Join a session on Diabetic Retinopathy & Maculopathy by Amit Nakum, Senior lead optometrist, Spamedica taking place on Thursday 23rd November at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby club, registration can be made by emailing sec@suffolkloc.org.uk.
#events #opticians #networking
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24 Oct 2023
A new case study titled ‘Optometry support for long term condition – Glaucoma’ suggests commissioned services which reduce avoidable referrals and improve referral quality into secondary care will support elective recovery and eyecare transformation.
locsu.co.uk/optometry-suppor…
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17 Oct 2023
Tonight: This years AGM will be held at 7PM at Holiday Inn Ipswich. Following the AGM we are pleased to provide an evening with Lorcan Butler discussing breaking bad news.
3 CPD points are available for Optoms and DO’s.
Email liz.mears79@ntlworld.com to reserve your place.
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13 Oct 2023
Suffolk LOC has collaborated with Suffolk Healthwatch to produce a poster for practices to display, particularly those providing MECS style services either privately or through the NHS via Evolutio.
Find out more about Healtwatch here:
healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/
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10 Oct 2023
Tomorrow at 19.30 on Zoom, there will be a discussion workshop for optometrists. Providing 3 Interactive points, attendees are asked to bring a case to discuss, or a clinical scenario to ponder.
Zoom codes can be requested from liz.mears79@ntlworld.com
#networking #event
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9 Oct 2023
On Tuesday 17th October at The Holiday Inn, London road, Ipswich, the Suffolk LOC AGM will be taking place with a buffet and registration at 19.00
New members to the committee are always welcome. If you are curious to learn more, please email chair@suffolkloc.org.uk
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2 Oct 2023
ACES are hosting a series of online CPD approved lectures with renowned Ophthalmologist Dr Lee O’Mara.
These CPD events will form part of the ACES Post-Operative Accreditation Programme certification.
Register at:
form.jotform.com/22264325320…
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