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Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible sight loss worldwide. During Glaucoma Awareness Week LOCSU is encouraging Local Optical Committees (LOCs) to raise awareness about glaucoma and highlight how Primary Care Optometry is well placed to deliver more glaucoma care,

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible sight loss worldwide. 

During Glaucoma Awareness Week LOCSU is encouraging Local Optical Committees (LOCs) to raise awareness about glaucoma and highlight how Primary Care Optometry is well placed to deliver more glaucoma care,
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The LOCSU has appointed a team to support ongoing pilot programmes for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in optometric settings in England. Learn more about the pilot here: ow.ly/fx4Y50Wp2RI #OT

The <a href="/LOCSU/">LOCSU</a> has appointed a team to support ongoing pilot programmes for the early detection of cardiovascular disease in optometric settings in England.

Learn more about the pilot here: ow.ly/fx4Y50Wp2RI #OT
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LOCSU has invested in Lead Assessor training to support LOCs to develop their workforce. Details here ➡️ bit.ly/47gX778 #optometry #LOCSU #Training #opticians #dispensingopticians

LOCSU has invested in Lead Assessor training to support LOCs to develop their workforce. 

Details here ➡️ bit.ly/47gX778

#optometry #LOCSU #Training #opticians #dispensingopticians
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You can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in the North West. ➡️nhs.uk/nhs-services/m…

You can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in the North West. 

➡️nhs.uk/nhs-services/m…
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Have you registered for our AGM sponsored by SpaMedica, at the Crowne Plaza on the 24th September!!?? Not an event to be missed GRAB YOURSELF 3 CPD EVENTS eventbrite.co.uk/e/solihull-loc…

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A man with an eight-month history of blurred vision was found to have a worm growing in his eye. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed after the parasite was spotted “moving sluggishly” in patient’s eye. The case was published in NEJM, read more here: ow.ly/Z9Og50WO5kG

A man with an eight-month history of blurred vision was found to have a worm growing in his eye. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed after the parasite was spotted “moving sluggishly” in patient’s eye.

The case was published in <a href="/NEJM/">NEJM</a>, read more here: ow.ly/Z9Og50WO5kG
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Find out more about the WOPEC Post Graduate Leadership Module at the Leadership Lounge on 16 October between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. LOCSU are sponsoring up to 10 LOC members on the 2026 WOPEC Postgraduate Leadership Skills for Optical Professionals (20 credit) module. Any

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October is Contact Lens Safety Month! Prevent Blindness reminds you: always wear contact lenses with a valid prescription from an eye care professional. Learn more about safe contact lens use at PreventBlindness.org/wearing-contac… #preventblindness #contactlenssafety #eyehealth

October is Contact Lens Safety Month!

<a href="/PBA_savingsight/">Prevent Blindness</a> reminds you: always wear contact lenses with a valid prescription from an eye care professional.

Learn more about safe contact lens use at PreventBlindness.org/wearing-contac…

#preventblindness #contactlenssafety #eyehealth
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New research explores the diagnosis gap in dry eye disease. Dr Piotr Wozniak shared that half of those surveyed reported frequently experiencing symptoms of eye dryness, only 17% had received a diagnosis from an eye care professional. Find out more here: ow.ly/oL1o50XlepC

New research explores the diagnosis gap in dry eye disease. Dr Piotr Wozniak shared that half of those surveyed reported frequently experiencing symptoms of eye dryness, only 17% had received a diagnosis from an eye care professional.

Find out more here: ow.ly/oL1o50XlepC
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The 2024/25 LOCSU Annual Report is now available. The report includes events of 2024/25 and covers how LOCSU addressed the 2024/25 forward plan throughout the year, covering priorities such as ‘Increasing LOC focus’, ‘LOC development’ and ‘Protecting and increasing resource in

The 2024/25 LOCSU Annual Report is now available.

The report includes events of 2024/25 and covers how LOCSU addressed the 2024/25 forward plan throughout the year, covering priorities such as ‘Increasing LOC focus’, ‘LOC development’ and ‘Protecting and increasing resource in
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The MHRAgovuk has approved Ryjunea for slowing myopia progression. It is the first time the MHRA has approved a low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia control. Read more about this news ➡️ ow.ly/54lb50XrCes

The <a href="/MHRAgovuk/">MHRAgovuk</a> has approved Ryjunea for slowing myopia progression. It is the first time the MHRA has approved a low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia control. 

Read more about this news ➡️ ow.ly/54lb50XrCes
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OFNC provides update on GOS fees and CPD grant. The negotiating body for the optical sector has explained that the announcement of the 2025–2026 fees is delayed while further analysis is conducted. Read more here: ow.ly/vNav50XrV03

OFNC provides update on GOS fees and CPD grant.

The negotiating body for the optical sector has explained that the announcement of the 2025–2026 fees is delayed while further analysis is conducted. 

Read more here: ow.ly/vNav50XrV03
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Delegates can now book to take part in our latest LOC induction course, it’s due to begin on Monday 12 January 2026. Read full details of this useful four-week course here bit.ly/3XnNUE5 #optometry #opticians #development

Delegates can now book to take part in our latest LOC induction course, it’s due to begin on Monday 12 January 2026.

Read full details of this useful four-week course here bit.ly/3XnNUE5

#optometry #opticians #development
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If you couldn’t make it to our LOC development day here’s what happened! ➡️ bit.ly/43Z7Tg4 #optometry #opticians #LOCSU #Development

If you couldn’t make it to our LOC development day here’s what happened! 

➡️ bit.ly/43Z7Tg4

#optometry #opticians #LOCSU #Development
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Our latest newsletter including a review of our recent LOC development day is now available. ➡️ bit.ly/48gwVKf #optometry #eyehealth #opticians #primarycare #newsletter #communication

Our latest newsletter including a review of our recent LOC development day is now available. 

➡️ bit.ly/48gwVKf

#optometry #eyehealth #opticians #primarycare #newsletter #communication
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Richard Stead, consultant ophthalmologist and Newmedica glaucoma lead, shares insights for optometrists on drop-free cataract surgery. Want to learn more about drop-free cataract surgery? Read here: ow.ly/QFtq50XGOa2

Richard Stead, consultant ophthalmologist and Newmedica glaucoma lead, shares insights for optometrists on drop-free cataract surgery. 

Want to learn more about drop-free cataract surgery? Read here: ow.ly/QFtq50XGOa2
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The national negotiating body for eye care has described the outcome of GOS negotiations as “very disheartening”with the Department of Health and Social Care confirming a 2.5% increase in GOS1 fees. Find out more here: ow.ly/8Yv050XH1oz

The national negotiating body for eye care has described the outcome of GOS negotiations as “very disheartening”with the Department of Health and Social Care confirming a 2.5% increase in GOS1 fees. 

Find out more here: ow.ly/8Yv050XH1oz