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Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee is the official statutory body representing Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians within the area. The LOC works closely with the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) to develop community eye care services that improve accessibility for patients, support the NHS, and promote the skill set of eyecare professionals within Coventry and Warwickshire.

We represent the Optometric community and work with all healthcare commissioners & providers across Coventry & Warwickshire, championing the key roles that Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians, and Dispensing Opticians play in protecting the nation’s eye health.

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 Coventry and Warwickshire.

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IMPORTANT: OFNC urges all contractors in England to take part in new survey to assess unfunded GOS workload.

As per the attached OFNC Survey Press Release June 2026, OFNC is asking all contractors in England to respond to this confidential survey by close on 22 June 2026. The aim is to systematically gather evidence about unfunded activity linked to GOS delivery and related work in addition to other cost pressures which can be …

Making Safe and Effective Referrals to the Eye Emergency Referral Service

UHCW has produced an updated recording of its recent referral teaching session and is asking all optometrists to view it. The recording provides guidance on making safe, high-quality referrals to the Eye Emergency Referral Service and includes refinements to the referral scoring framework, along with further clarification on the information that should be included within …

AGM 2026

Join us for the Coventry & Warwickshire LOC AGM 👁️ 📅 14th May
🕡 6:30–9:00pm 🏢 Village Hotel Coventry An evening of connection, learning, and insight:
✨ Network with local colleagues
✨ Discover new products
✨ Explore local low vision services
✨ Enjoy a hot buffet The evening concludes with a lecture on Medical Retinal Emergencies from local consultant ophthalmologist …