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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 13 December 2024

14 December 2024

University Hospital Southampton – Macula Update

Rapid Access Macula Clinic (all macular conditions)

The following email address is now available for all Rapid Access Macular appointments

wetam@uhs.nhs.uk (please note: there is no ‘D’ in the email address)
It will be checked twice a day Mon – Fri.

Details on the LOC website have also been updated.

Optegra Hampshire CPD Event 16 January 2025

IOL Innovations in Practice – What you need to know. This CPD event is taking place at Whiteley 6:30 – 8:30pm and is worth 3 CPD points.

In order to register please use the following link

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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 16 May 2025

Four Seasons Spring/Summer 2025 Educational Evening – Tuesday 3 June 2025 The Four Seasons Spring/Summer 2025 Educational Evening on Tuesday June 3rd will be held at Southampton General Hospital (UHS) Lecture Theatre 2, South Academic Block from 6.p.m. and catering has been generously sponsored by Santen Pharmaceutical. (Please note that a Sapphire Eyecare event that …

17 May 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 May 2025

Hampshire LOC AGM, 11 June 2025 from 18:30hrs Location – Winchester Hotel & Spa, Worthy Lane, Winchester SO23 7AB Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here The Hampshire LOC AGM taking place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 This meeting is open to all Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, …

9 May 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 May 2025

Cataract Single Point of Access – LOC Feedback Request Hampshire LOC are interested in gathering feedback from performers and contractors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following the ICB initiated implementation of the SPoA (Single Point of Contact) for cataract referrals using AI program “Dora” with the company “Ufonia” The form does not require …

2 May 2025

Hampshire LOC AGM 2025 & Peer Review CPD – 11 June 2025 from 18:30hrs

Hampshire LOC AGM 2025 Location –  Winchester Hotel & Spa, Worthy Lane, Winchester SO23 7AB Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here The Hampshire LOC AGM taking place on Wednesday 11 June 2025 This meeting is open to all Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Contact …

28 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 25 April 2025

Hampshire LOC Business Manager Recruitment Our current Business Manager – Ian Silk is retiring at the end of June, so not only will this year’s AGM be his last, we are also looking to recruit a new Business Manager to take over from 01 July 2025 This is a Part-time role (on average 6-8 hrs …

25 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 April 2025

OpenSight Launch new Website The new website brings together everything you need to know about OpenSight—our services, events, and resources—all in one place. Whether you’re looking for practical support, advice, or ways to get involved, we hope this site will be an invaluable tool for everyone we serve. We invite you to explore the new …

18 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 April 2025

RNIB Request for Help in Alton Area Hampshire LOC has received a request from Alyson Smith at RNIB who has been contacted by a patient who is looking for an optometrist in the Alton area who may be particularly familiar testing patients who take psychiatric medication neuroleptics? If no-one has the experience would you be …

13 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 April 2025

Save the Date! – Hampshire LOC AGM – 11 June 2025 Hampshire LOC will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at the Winchester Hotel, Winchester SO 23 7AB from 18:30hrs. We are pleased to announce our guest speaker this year is Mr Nish Srikantha MBBS PhD PGcertHE FRCOphth. Consultant ophthalmologist specialising in …

5 April 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 March 2025

REMINDER – Hampshire LOC Post Contract Meeting – 02 April 2025 Hampshire LOC will be holding a Teams meeting on Wednesday 02 April from 19:30 – 20:30hrs. to discuss what happens post 31 March when the ICB contract for enhanced services ends. We will cover items including what the LOC recommends with regards to patients …

29 March 2025

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 March 2025

Hampshire LOC Post Contract Meeting – 02 April 2025 Hampshire LOC will be holding a Teams meeting on Wednesday 02 April from 19:30 – 20:30hrs. to discuss what happens post 31 March when the ICB contract for enhanced services ends. We will cover items including what the LOC recommends with regards to patients with high …

22 March 2025

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NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025