Welcome to East Sussex LOC's Website
Welcome to the official website of the East Sussex Local Optical Committee (LOC). The East Sussex LOC is the official organisation that represents optical contractors and performers in East Sussex.
One of the main roles of the East Sussex LOC is to advise the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) on matters relating to general ophthalmic services in the area.
The purpose of this site is to provide optometrists, other health care practitioners and the general public with information on locally available eyecare provision.
For West Sussex LOC’s site please click here
Wednesday 20th May 2026: LOC meeting – online
Dear all, Please see below for details of a CPD webinar being run by Sapphire Eye Care at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th May. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to invite you to an upcoming educational CPD Zoom webinar focusing on the recognition, risk assessment, and referral of xanthelasma in optometric practice. This interactive session will …
8 May 2026
Dear All, Please click here and see below for details of the launch of OCL Vision Eastbourne on Thursday 14th May at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC ****************************************************************************************** We are delighted to invite you — including *all clinical, administrative, and support staff* — to a special evening on Thursday 14th May from 6:30 to …
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21 April 2026
Dear All, The East Sussex LOC would like to invite members to attend its Annual General Meeting at The Depot, Pinwell Road, Lewes, BN7 2JS on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. Registration and refreshments will be at 6.30pm, with the AGM starting at 7pm. The AGM will be followed by a CPD Lecture by Mr Andre …
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18 March 2026
Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026.
15 May 2026
Wednesday 20th May 2026: LOC meeting – online
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