LOC AGM, CPD Webinars, Vacancy And FODO News

24 February 2022

We have 5 items for you today:

1. Herts LOC AGM
   
   The Herts LOC AGM will be held via a virtual platform, Zoom, on Monday 21st March 2022 at 7:30pm.

   We have all been facing very difficult circumstances and challenging times. Part of our role here at the Herts LOC is to disseminate information to all local contractors and performers so you are able to understand and comply with your duties, to stay up to date with the latest information and to provide support. We endeavour to continue to keep you up to date via email and our website. 

   Our committee has a diverse range of experience and we all work together to support you. A large number of you have been in touch with us, now more than ever, with lots of questions and we will always answer or point you in the right direction. Please don’t forget we are here to support you as practitioners and we do want to hear from you about any optometric concerns or views you may have going forward as we look to a future beyond this pandemic. 

   After a successful “virtual” AGM last year, with a record number of attendees, we are going to hold our AGM on Zoom again. We would love to see as many of you ​attending as possible, it will be a great opportunity for you​ to hear what the committee has been up to over the last year, what our future plans are and get to know us a little bit more. Even though participation is not required, we welcome any feedback you may have. 

   To register your intention to attend the virtual AGM, please complete the following form by Saturday 5th March. 

   https://forms.gle/zhaETzgHgkcb2DKA9

   Any queries, please contact the administrator at Admin@HertsLOC.org.uk 

   Stay safe and see you there! 
   Kind regards

   Steve Roberts
   Joint Vice Chair
   Hertfordshire LOC

2. Bausch and Lomb Product Launch Webinar Including CPD Session
   B&L advise that they are running a product launch webinar for their new daily disposable lens “ULTRA ONE DAY” which will include a CPD session, on Monday 28th February from 18:00 to 20:15. Further details and registration can be found HERE.

3. Webinar – ‘Red Eye – Differential Diagnosis and Management’
   OCL vision are running another of their regular CPD webinars on Thursday 24th February 2022 from 6.00 – 7.00PM, ‘Red Eye: Differential Diagnosis and Management by Ms Laura de Benito’. Further details and registration can be found HERE.
4. DO Vacancy in Welwyn Garden City
   
   Bayfields Opticians have a vacancy for a full time dispensing optician in Welwyn Garden City. For further information or to apply, please contact Adam Glekin (the Practice Manager) at adamglekin@bayfieldsopticians.com or call for an informal chat on 01707 392919 (option 2).
5. FODO News
   Is HERE, including NHS England guidance on reducing frequent and unnecessary follow-ups, How-to guide: efficient intravitreal injections and Getting started with CP.

Kind regards

Herts LOC