LOCSU is excited to invite you to share your early ideas and expressions of interest for the data and research workstream at the National Optical Conference (NOC), which will take place in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and develop your initial concepts,

The next CPD record review period begins this Monday 7 October. Registrants will receive an email w/c 7 October if their CPD records are selected for review. Find out more about the CPD record review process: optical.org/en/education-a…

🚨 CMG Update 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been reviewed and updated: ☑️ Trichiasis ☑️ Primary angle closure/Primary angle closure glaucoma (PAC/PACG) ☑️ Retinal vein occlusion Members, view a summary of the updates here coptom.uk/CMGs

Come join our team!! Our lovely and friendly School of Optometry is looking for a new Assistant Professor. Have a look here for more details: jobs.ac.uk/job/DKH207/ass…

🚨 CMG Update 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been reviewed and updated: ☑️ Idiopathic epiretinal membrane ☑️ Keratitis (bacterial, fungal) ☑️ Ophthalmia neonatorum Members, view a summary of the updates here ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

Reflections from York: What an incredible experience! The energy was high as local Optometrists & DOs shared insights, highlighting the crucial role of LOCs in enhancing patient access to eye care. A huge thank you to all for your contributions! #EyeHealth #Collaboration LOCSU

NEW AOP guidance: Obtaining valid consent Our new guidance explains how to ensure patients are properly informed, when to explicitly ask for consent, and what to record. Click here for the full guidance: ow.ly/zc8L50U9jnq

When @leedsloc went to the #ROC 😉 A cheeky snapshot from last week's Regional Optical Conference in York! 📸🤓🗨 Our incredible co-chair Liz, and committe member Maryna represented @leedsloc ☺️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

🚨 CMG Update 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines have been reviewed and updated: ☑️ Abnormalities of the pupil ☑️ Recurrent corneal erosion ☑️ Viral (non-herpetic) conjunctivitis Members can view the changes here ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

New standards for optometrists and dispensing opticians, students, and optical businesses came into effect from 1 January 2025. Registrants are required to utilise the new standards from 1 January 2025. Learn more: optical.org/en/news/news-a…

🚨 CMG Update 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been reviewed and updated: ☑️ Corneal transplant rejection ☑️ Conjunctival pigmented lesions College Members can log in to their account to view the changes ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

GPMplus mentoring is available for dental, optometry and pharmacy professionals in Humber & North Yorks and West Yorks. There's no charge, thanks to funding from NHSE. Find out more at gpmplus.co.uk/mentoring/ @cpwyinfo @cpny_news Calderdale & Kirklees Local Optical Committee Leeds LOC @locsu

🤧 Did you know that roughly a third of the UK population has some degree of hay fever? We’re raising awareness and sharing techniques to help your patients manage the impact of allergies and relieve eye discomfort. Visit our patient website for more ➡️ lookafteryoureyes.org

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of the LOCSU WOPEC Leadership Skills for Optical Professionals awardees at #NOC! 🎉 Huge congrats to the 2024 cohort for their dedication and hard work. #opticians #Optometrists #OpticalLeaders #LeadershipSkills #WOPEC #LOCSU

Congratulations to all the Leadership Skills for Optical Professionals awardees 🥳🙌🏼 - including our very own co-chair Liz! 🤩💗

Registration renewal is now open for all student optometrists & student dispensing opticians for the year beginning 1 September 2025. To renew, log in to your MyGOC account and click ‘Apply for renewal’: mygoc.optical.org You must complete the renewal process by 15 July.

🚨 CMG Updates 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been reviewed and updated: ✅ Chlamydial conjunctivitis ✅ Pigmented fundus lesions College members can log into their account to view a summary of the changes ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

🚨 New & updated Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) ➕ NEW: Pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema (PCMO) ✅ Updated: Herpes simplex keratitis ✅ Updated: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Members can view the latest guidance on our site or College Member App➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs