Suffolk LOC

The LOC represents all optometrists and dispensing opticians working in Suffolk. Our members work for the advancement of all aspects of the Profession.

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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 [email protected] to sign up, now.

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Discover all of the latest news from the Suffolk LOC by reading our latest newsletter and signing up for future editions here:

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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 [email protected] to sign up, now.

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All of the referral gudiance that optical professionals need, in one handy place.

#optical #opticalnews #opticians

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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 [email protected] with your full name, current practice/place of work and position.

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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.

https://t.co/HynBbC6Ho0

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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 [email protected] to secure your space.

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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 [email protected].

Find out more:

https://t.co/6TGp2LMVCj

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A new case study titled ‘Optometry support for long term condition – Glaucoma’.

https://t.co/sTHHspltXg

#optometry #optometrist #casestudy

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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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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.

https://t.co/XtF7j5J9eQ

#podcast #opticalnetworking #opticalindustry

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ACES are hosting a series of online CPD approved lectures with renowned Ophthalmologist Dr Lee O’Mara.

Register at: https://t.co/U3H7asNmmN

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The OCT Forum is an advice and education forum open to anyone to gain experience or share knowledge. Find out more about their work:

https://t.co/bEJKz9bm4j

#OCTForum #learning #clinics

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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 [email protected].

#events #opticians #networking

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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.

https://t.co/sTHHspltXg

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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 [email protected] to reserve your place.

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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:

https://t.co/D5hw0P00nJ

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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 [email protected]

#networking #event

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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 [email protected]

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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:

https://t.co/U3H7asMOxf