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Avon LOC

Avon Local Optical Committee is the official statutory body representing Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians within the area. The LOC works closely with local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) to create community eye care services which provide accessibility for patients, supports the NHS, and promotes the skill set of eyecare professionals within the Avon area.

This website has been developed to be a source of up to date advice for local eye care professionals, and to allow easy access to useful documents, information, and guidelines.  We will also share upcoming news and events regularly that is specifically related to optics in the Avon area.

Our next meeting:

Monday 5 August 2024

Future Meetings:

Monday 8th October 2024

Monday 9th December 2024

Monday 3rd February 2025

 

 

Avon LOC Latest News

BEH and Avon LOC Launch Event – Macular Referral Pathway 26 June MS Teams

New funded macular referral pathway with Bristol Eye Hospital Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to this virtual joint event between Bristol Eye Hospital and Avon LOC. When Wednesday 26 June 6:30pm (1 hour duration) Teams virtual meeting (link to be shared following registration) Agenda ·       Introduction from LOC and BEH ·       Update from Serena Salvatore …

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11 June 2024

CPD accredited Ophthalmology education event | NEW DATE: Tuesday 25 June | Nuffield Health

On Tuesday 25 June, at 6:30PM, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Adam Ross will present an event covering a range of topics for members of the local optical community, including: ·         Retinal update ARVO Seattle 2024 – Hot off the Press ·         Premium Intraocular Lenses – What your patients want to know ·         Atropine & Myopia Control – What’s new? As previously, …

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11 June 2024

Somerset Surgical Services Post-Cataract Service: Consultant-Led Event   

Somerset Surgical Services Post-Cataract Service: Consultant-Led Event                                                                                                                                                               Dear …

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7 June 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

Meet the Team – Sid Maher

Problem solving, finding solutions and having a positive impact on someone’s life were the most appealing parts of a career within optometry for LOCSU’s newest advancement lead, Sid Maher.

25 July 2024

LOCSU Says Farewell to Advancement Leads, Bobby Fida and Alvaro Borges

The LOCSU team are sad to say farewell to two of our advancement leads at the end of July.

24 July 2024

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Our next meeting:

Monday 5 August 2024

Future Meetings:

Monday 8th October 2024

Monday 9th December 2024

Monday 3rd February 2025

 

 

LOCSU

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