GM East LOC

The GM East Local Optical Committee represents all optical performers and contractors within Stockport, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham and Tameside.

[Primary Eyecare @EyecareServices]

This #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek, Primary Eyecare Services would like to take the opportunity to share information on our Glaucoma services.
- Our Glaucoma Services offer referral filtering and disease monitoring, working with local systems to support secondary care ophthalmology.
- Our Enhanced Referral Service reduces false positive referrals, ensuring effective patient care.
- We adapt monitoring methods based on risk profiles and available competencies, including autonomous or virtual reviews.
- Our governance structure ensures electronic record keeping, failsafe mechanisms, performance monitoring, and audit.
- Together with Local Optical Committees, we collaborate to deliver integrated transformation in glaucoma care.
#ThinkOptomery #GlaucomaCare

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Sign up to our Oliver McGowan Tier 1 webinars, dates are now available until June:
https://t.co/DW2tw8Gg3t

Please note these CPD webinars are limited to optical professionals and practice staff.

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Do you know how we can use #AI to improve eye care?

Our keynote with @pearsekeane covers current #ArtificialIntelligence systems in eyecare, what AI developments we can expect in the next few years, and the emerging field of "#oculomics".

#OptometryTomorrow #BCLAFocus

[ABDO College @abdocollege]

Do you want to achieve a professional qualification while you work?

ABDO College ophthalmic dispensing course offer you the chance to achieve a diploma

https://t.co/1IQYp5Pfgg

[Myopia Focus @MyopiaFocus]

Are you an #optometrist?

Discover 5 reasons why you need to be offering #myopia management in your practice and why #myopiamanagement is so important.💡👀

👉 https://t.co/fQ8rrkwwSx

#myopia #myopiamanagement #myopiacontrol

[Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board @GM_PCB]

Don't miss the deadline to apply to be a Peer Ambassador!
NHSE is looking to recruit a number of clinicians from all primary care disciplines to support localities with the continued implementation of Modern General Practice.
Apply by 5pm on Fri 26 April: https://t.co/lgO5zXi0HM

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Do you have questions for our eye care professionals? Ophthalmologist Rashi Akshirkar and optometrist Yuan Gao join us tomorrow at 7pm to discuss how they can help you. Submit all questions to [email protected] and register for the webinar: https://t.co/8LfZBsNYp4

[General Optical Council @GOC_UK]

Have you filled in our Registrant Survey 2024?

We want to hear from optical professionals and students across the UK and how they feel about working conditions, job satisfaction, future plans, and more. The survey closes on 22 April. Share your thoughts - https://t.co/DEBL7KUvln

[GM East LOC @GMEastLOC]

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating from GM East

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

Have you been in touch with your LOC recently?

Why not get in contact and see whether there’s a position on the committee that you might be interested in?

See our information pack here ➡️ https://t.co/VuIiTNIPCI

#optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Have your patients been feeling the effects of #HayFever?

We've issued eye health advice to the public as pollen levels rise. To get involved, members can download and share our infographic, pollen calendar and social media assets!

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/0b1DbNmuz7

[Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board @GM_PCB]

If you use NICE guidance, tell @NICEComms about your views and experience of NICE.

Your feedback will be used to inform their future development.

➡️ Survey open until 7 April: https://t.co/dXIGaBrtnz

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

"The work SeeAbility does to support children, with their eye health in schools is astonishing. I can’t bear to think of all the other children who don’t receive the same support. "- Maria, Ciaran's mum.

Watch our film about Ciaran's eye care journey:
https://t.co/kajfrhnlyP

[Myopia Focus @MyopiaFocus]

Did you know that early detection of pre-myopia can help prevent myopia progression?

Discover the importance of identifying pre-myopia and its potential impact on eye health.

Get informed today 👉 https://t.co/UYwvPJmEEy

#myopiamanagement #myopiacontrol

[Myopia Focus @MyopiaFocus]

Offering myopia management services? Make sure to list your practice on our directory and connect with more families. Registration is free! 🌟#Optometry #MyopiaAwareness https://t.co/zCPby7cGSZ

[Myopia Focus @MyopiaFocus]

Are you an #optometrist?

Discover 5 reasons why you need to be offering #myopia management in your practice and why #myopiamanagement is so important.💡👀

👉 https://t.co/W9sw1LTdzH

#myopia #myopiamanagement #myopiacontrol

[Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board @GM_PCB]

'The PCB is absolutely committed to being the unified voice for primary care in Greater Manchester'.
PCB Chair, Luvjit Kandula, is opening this afternoon's #GMPCSummit24 session and acknowledging the importance of all primary care disciplines working together across GM

[MOS @mosoc01]

Hi!
Next CPD event:
"Be safe not sorry" online peer review. A highly interactive discussion led by Richard Edwards of the OCCS.
Monday 15th April 2024 at 7pm.
3 CPD points: leadership and accountability for Optometrists and DO's.
Please register: https://t.co/M4Pnhyi9VR

[Primary Eyecare @EyecareServices]

Did you know that our minor and urgent eye services cover practices across much of England?

🔎 Use our ‘Find a Practice’ tool to locate your nearest Optometry practices providing local services here ➡️ https://t.co/3Vje7zUazX

[Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board @GM_PCB]

With just over a week to go, there are only a handful of places left for the GM Primary Care Summit 2024 on Thurs 21 March.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain the skills & knowledge to help you deliver the GM Blueprint. Book today: https://t.co/BJ18xXgOrF