Coventry and Warwickshire LOC

The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee. Representing optometry locally. See website for details

[Coventry and Warwickshire LOC @CAWLOC]

Here’s a little interview with our very own Krupa Mistry regarding the benefits of joining the LOC ⭐️

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

Why get involved in an LOC? If you didn’t hear our podcast read what Krupa Mistry from Coventry & Warwickshire LOC has to say https://t.co/zyLTcb4N0X #YourLOC #optometry #opticians #NOC2020

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Did you catch yesterday's @Telegraph article featuring College Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom? Read Daniel's advice on #presbyopia now ➡️ https://t.co/HSFHhYLtgX

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Want to improve your history taking routine? Our new course will test your skills, improve your technique, and identify areas for development using animated and written case scenarios. One non-interactive CET point ➡️ https://t.co/se971e5c6v

[General Optical Council @GOC_UK]

Although patients have a duty to notify the DVLA/DVA if their vision means they are unfit to drive, you should notify the DVLA/DVA if you don’t think the patient will do so themselves. More info is available in our confidentiality guidance: https://t.co/9LSTCEv8T0 #RoadSafetyWeek

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

Welcome to #NOC2020 being held this year virtually over the next two weeks. Also starting today is #YourLOC - join us at lunchtime to find out what LOCs do. #optometry #opticians

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Ready for a new challenge? We're seeking a new Clinical Editor and a number of Acuity Editorial Board members, who advise on the development and content for the journal. Find our more and apply. ➡️ https://t.co/AzTz2mSR3x

[Coventry and Warwickshire LOC @CAWLOC]

https://t.co/UbvyBnjGf5

[General Optical Council @GOC_UK]

We have published a statement on optical services in England from 5 November. Read our statement: https://t.co/JTJ5TsdjkR

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Using their incredible sense of smell, dogs can detect if a person is carrying a particular disease 🐕

A pioneering UK-based research group is training dogs to detect the odour associated with #COVID19.

Learn more 👇

@LSHTM | @MedDetectDogs | @durham_uni | @ProfJamesLogan

[Haag-Streit UK @HS_UK]

The @_BCLA has produced an infographic that illustrates some of the risks associated with wearing novelty contact lenses. It is strongly recommended that you should only use lenses fitted by an #eye care professional. #Halloween

[SPECS Network @SPECSnetwork]

Your independent optician uses tools like retinal photography that get to know a patients eye health, and any potential problems for the future.

[Dispensing Digest @DispenseDigest]

Love these mental well-being top tips! #BeKind #BeHealthy #Talk #Exercise #LookafteryourEyes 👀

[Dispensing Digest @DispenseDigest]

#LOCInductee #Webinar #Live #Tweetup #Chat #Discussion #Actions #AGMs #Communication @LOCSU @SuffolkLoc @TeesLoc @walsall_loc @HampshireLoc @ELCILOC @bbg_loc @CAWLOC @LocDurham with @dispense_digest

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

Thank you to all the partners we’ve worked with to refresh our clinical pathway for reaching out to people with learning disabilities https://t.co/BjpMe9dh7j #Optometry #opticians #TakingTimeForSight #EveryDayInFocus

[Coventry and Warwickshire LOC @CAWLOC]

@LOCSU @LocDurham We’ve had some great feedback so far!

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

It’s great to end the week with news of two LOCs using our LOC-online service.

Check out the new websites for @LocDurham & @CAWLOC

https://t.co/xQF1QBHmKq 

https://t.co/X6I22W4Xmy

#optometry #opticians #communication

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

If you could ask the key eye care organisations across the UK a question, what would it be? 🤔 Submit your questions below or via DM, and find out the answers in our next webinar debate. Starts 7.30pm, Tuesday 6 October. ➡️ https://t.co/7Jux2RMkvI

[Solihull-LOC @Solihull_LOC]

#Childrens #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

#Eye, the official journal of the @RCOphth has published an article reviewing the adoption of CUES “A Catalyst for Change”. Our very own @ZoeZoerichmond is one of the co-authors. 👉🏽 https://t.co/7ntYRaLWJr #optometry #opticians #COVID19 #CUES