Three brands of carbomer eye gel recalled
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ this article in Optometry Today https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/professional-support/clinical-and-regulatory/2023/11/24/three-brands-of-carbomer-eye-gel-recalled
26 November 2023
Welcome to the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear LOC website
Northumberland Tyne and Wear Local Optical Committee
The Northumberland, Tyne & Wear LOC is the official organisation representing optometrists and opticians in our area. It was formed in January 2015 by the amalgamation of North of Tyne and South Tyne & Wear LOCs. The main role of the LOC is to work with local NHS commissioners to make community eye care services accessible to patients and cost-effective for the NHS.
Our website aims to provide eye care practitioners, other health care professionals and the public with information about all aspects of eye care provision available within Northumberland, Tyneside, and Sunderland.
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Our next meeting
Our next committee meeting held virtually on 17th October 2023 at 7:00pm.
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear LOC Latest News
Levy to support the LOC work on behalf of Optometry Practices
PCSE has sorted the payment issues between themselves NTW LOC. This may be reflected in recent Practice payment summaries. All Practices have ONLY been paying the LOCSU element of the levy since NTW LOC voted to drop our contribution to 0% to help practice through the pandemic. This was discussed at the AGM in July …
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22 November 2023
Free virtual CPD – Tuesday 28th November 2023
Glaucoma and the Ocular Surface 18:30 – 20:30 Register HERE Effects of Preservatives Past Present and Future with Professor David Broadway Management of the Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma with Mr Andrew Tatham When a Patient Can’t Have SLT with Professor Gus Gazzard Q&A
21 November 2023
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Our next meeting
Our next committee meeting held virtually on 17th October 2023 at 7:00pm.
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