Welcome to Avon LOC website
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.
Monday 4th August 2025
Monday 6th October 2025
Monday 1st December 2025
Wednesday 7th May 2025
FAO: All practices and practitioners delivering the ACES post cataract episodes PES are aware that you may have duplicate episodes on your OPERA platform for ACES post cataract episodes. They are working to resolve this as soon as possible. Please only action one of the episodes as the remainder will be completed/closed in due course. PES …
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7 July 2025
Newmedica would like to inform you of their next CPD event at Newmedica Bristol, Aztec West, on Thursday 10th July 2025 from 6.00pm. You’re invited to our 3-point CPD event for optometrists and specialty optometrist (AS/SP/IP) This discussion workshop considers three cases from a general ophthalmology clinic that draw on sub-specialty knowledge to inform management decisions. …
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30 June 2025
Please use the following information on current and important optical sector studies which you or your patients may wish to engage in: 1. Myopia Management Practice Survey Increasing numbers of treatment and monitoring options are becoming available to manage progressive myopia in children and young people. In preparation for a future clinical trial of different …
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23 June 2025
A new eye care support pathway has been launched this week by partners from across the sight loss sector.
16 July 2025
Monday 4th August 2025
Monday 6th October 2025
Monday 1st December 2025
Wednesday 7th May 2025
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