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Hampshire Medicines Management Team Update We (Medicines Management Team) need support from our local opticians to help us realise prescribing savings across Hampshire. We have recently updated our dry eye guidance again to include cost effective switches that we are opting for. We are switching Hylo-Forte and HyloTears to the cost effective brands Eyeaze and …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 07 July 2023”
10 July 2023
Good afternoon, Please see attached (Optometry update July 23) an Optometry update from NHS England outlining the proposed changes to the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations and service provision. Can you please ensure that all your colleagues are made aware of these changes. Kind regards, South East Pharmacy Optometry and Dentistry Commissioning Hub Hosted by …
5 July 2023
Letter re: South East Pharmacy, Optometry and Dental Commissioning Hub Dear Colleagues Please find attached a letter (here) explaining that the NHS England pharmacy, optometry, dental and complaints teams will be transferring out of NHS England and will be hosted by NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) from 1 July 2023. The teams will continue …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 30 June 2023”
1 July 2023
University Hospital Southampton Teaching Event for Optometrists – Thurs 22 June 2023 (with revised email address) Following discussions with Hampshire LOC, we are pleased to announce that Mr Aris Konstantopoulos will be hosting an event for Optometrists titled ‘Ocular emergencies in primary care setting’ Presenters: Aris Konstantopoulos (Anterior segment), Serafeim Antonakis (vitreoretinal), Dario Inzerillo (medical …
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12 June 2023
Non Subfoveal Geographic Atrophy – UHS Trial Professor Andrew Lotery is looking for patients with GA and no history of wet AMD in either eye. This is for an observational study but may lead on to a treatment trial. Patients can be referred via dimitrios.kalogeropoulos@uhs.nhs.uk. If possible they would like patient details address, dob and …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 June 2023 (EDITTED 5TH JUNE)”
3 June 2023
Important Contact Update 1. Mid Hampshire fast-track WET AMD via PracticePlusGroup. Updated information and email address on the website https://www.loc-online.co.uk/hampshire-loc/urgent-and-emergency-referrals/ 2. Emergency email address for Winchester hospital neck@hhft.nhs.uk North and Mid Hampshire CUES Relaunch Evening – 22 May 2023 Dear Colleagues, Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce a virtual Community Urgent …
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12 May 2023
Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM – 07 June 2023 To be held at Solent Hotel and Spa Google Maps – here Apple Maps – here Address – Solent Hotel and Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ This event is open to Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and associated Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians …
Continue reading “Hampshire LOC AGM Special – 26 April 2023”
27 April 2023
Hampshire LOC AGM 07 June 2023 – Solent Hotel and Spa, Whiteley PO15 7AJ We are holding this year’s AGM on 07 June 2023 at the: Solent Hotel & Spa Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ The evening will commence with registration and buffet from 18:30 – 19:15 and will then be followed by …
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23 April 2023
Optegra CPD Event 19 April 2023 – Anatomical and physiological approach to Angle Closure Optegra Whiteley will be holding a CPD event on 19 April 2023. Further details and how to register can be found – here Optegra CPD Event 26 April 2023 – Optical Coherence Tomography & Medical Retina Optegra Whiteley will be holding …
Continue reading “Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 14 April 2023”
14 April 2023
Sapphire Eye Care CPD Education Event – Lainston House Hotel 02 May 2023 Sapphire Eyecare will be holding an education event on 02 May 2023 at Lainston House Hotel near Winchester with talks commencing at 19:00hrs followed by a buffet. Further information and details of how to register can be found – here Hampshire LOC …
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7 April 2023
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
The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.
29 April 2025