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: form.jotform.com/222643253200038

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]

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

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: healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk

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.

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. locsu.co.uk/optometry-supp…

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

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

ACES are hosting a series of online CPD approved lectures with renowned Ophthalmologist Dr Lee O’Mara. Register at: form.jotform.com/222643253200038

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. locsu.co.uk/podcasts/ #podcast #opticalnetworking #opticalindustry

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.

A new case study titled ‘Optometry support for long term condition – Glaucoma’. locsu.co.uk/optometry-supp… #optometry #optometrist #casestudy

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: spamedica.co.uk/event/spamedic…

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.

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. gov.uk/government/new…

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.

All of the referral gudiance that optical professionals need, in one handy place. #optical #opticalnews #opticians suffolkloc.org.uk/referral-schem…

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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