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Online CPD Lecture – Red Eye Evaluation – Wed 19th Nov 2025 18:30hrs

We are pleased to announce an upcoming online CPD lecture from Dorset LOC in partnership with Dorset County Hospital. The event will begin at 1830 until 2000 on Wednesday 19th November. Presenting the lecture will be Miss Krisztina Emeriewen, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at DCH. This lecture is aimed at GPs, Pharmacists, Opticians, Optometrists and any …

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4 November 2025

National Eye Health Week – Day 3: Eyes at Work

Whether you’re behind a desk, on the road, or working outdoors, your eyes are working just as hard as you are. Today, Dorset LOC joins the nationwide campaign to spotlight the importance of protecting your vision in the workplace. Why Eyes at Work Matter From screen glare and poor lighting to airborne irritants and eye …

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24 September 2025

National Eye Health Week: 22-28th September 2025

 National Eye Health Week 2025 – Vision Matters This week marks the start of National Eye Health Week (22–28 September), and Dorset LOC is proud to support the nationwide Vision Matters campaign, raising awareness of the importance of good eye health and regular sight tests. Why Vision Matters Sight is our most precious sense, yet many people still …

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22 September 2025

CHEC – Dorset U16s Exclusion from MECs

CHEC wish to send practices a friendly reminder that under the current local arrangements in Dorset, the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECs) should not be used to see patients under the age of 16. While it is understood this may already be part of your current practice, CHEC are sending this reminder to all providers …

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16 September 2025

Quality in Optometry Survey Findings

Please see the following LOCSU feedback from the QiO Survey Findings: Dear Colleague, Thank you to those who completed the recent survey on QiO user feedback and we have received responses from across the sector including domiciliary, multiples (nationwide and regional) and single practices. Overwhelmingly responses were positive with 82% of respondents reporting they find …

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1 August 2025

Rejected Referral Survey

The National Optometry Forum has requested a regional survey for information on rejected referrals. The information you provide will very helpful and greatly appreciated. The survey will take less that 2 minutes and can be found below: Rejected Referral Survey Many thanks,

22 July 2025

QiO Learning

Please use the following link to access findings of the 2022-2025 findings: QiO learning paper

3 July 2025

Myopia Research Studies – Deadline 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

SpaMedica Poole Free 3 point CPD Event – ‘Understanding the management of complications after cataract surgery’

SpaMedica Poole is hosting a 3 CPD point event on 10th July at 6pm. The event is titled ‘Understanding the Management of Complications after Cataract Surgery’ and features a presentation by Rakesh Shah (Regional Optometrist Lead). Please book your space as soon as possible using the following link and inform the venue of any dietary …

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16 June 2025

Quality in Optometry Survey

QiO has been updated over the years and remains a useful tool for practices across England but is now due an upgrade. During 2025/26 the sector bodies and LOCSU are working together to review the platform with the aim to inform the development of a future platform next year. This review process will commence with …

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16 June 2025