CPD Available
6 November 2025
HNY Eyecare – SPRINT CPD Events 25/26
Session 8: Thursday 27th November ’25 730pm – 900pm
Challenging Oculoplastics Cases:
Professor Bernand Chang BSc MBChB FRCSEd frcoPHTH. Consultant and Ophthalmology Partner
Please REGISTER HERE (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hny-eyecare-continuing-professional-development-sprint-events-2025-tickets-1923551386979?aff=oddtdtcreator), a Teams calendar invitation will then be emailed to you nearer the time of the event.
This session will be delivered by Professor Bernard Chang, who specialises in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery and has held the position of President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is passionate about patient care and understands the importance of taking the time to really listen to his patients.
This discussion workshop for Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians considers 3 Oculoplastic cases. Case 1 considers a presentation of an enlarging lid lump and its possible treatment, together with the distinguishing features and management of other lid lumps. Case 2 considers the cause and management of eye irritation following lid surgery to remove a malignant lesion, before discussing the risk factors for eyelid malignancy. The 3rd and final case considers the management and referral options for a person affected by blepharospasm. Other forms of eyelid and facial spasm are also deliberated in Case 3 whilst communication of patient explanations is also pondered throughout the workshop.
If you have any queries please contact: hnyicb-ny.primarycarecontracts@nhs.net
North Yorkshire LOC Latest News
Next Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday 15th January Time: 7:00 PM (light buffet from 6:30 PM) Location: Boroughbridge Observers are warmly welcomed. To attend or raise an agenda item, please email: northyorkshireloc@gmail.com . Apologies for previous typing error in the date.
6 January 2026
December Newsletter Available
🎄 North Yorkshire LOC would like to wish everyone celebrating a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We hope you find time away from busy practice to rest, recharge, and enjoy moments with friends and family. As we look ahead, the LOC is positive about what we can achieve together across North Yorkshire in …
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22 December 2025
Workforce Funding Available
Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), in collaboration with Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across the area, are pleased to continue its offer to the Community Optometry workforce throughout 2025. If you are interested in applying for funding to enhance your skills and knowledge, please complete the Expression of Interest form online. Already, the ICB …
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13 November 2025
Teesside University Binocular Vision and Visual Stress Clinics
Requested share from Teesside University: Dear Practitioner, As part of our Specialist Teaching Clinics at Teesside University, we are pleased to announce that our Binocular Vision and Visual Stress Clinics are now open for bookings. This service is available for both NHS and private patients who you feel require further investigation of binocular vision and/or visual stress beyond …
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13 November 2025
Committee Meeting (Oct 25) Notes Available
Please see Secretary’s Report https://www.loc-online.co.uk/northyorkshire-loc/professionals/secretarys-report/. Next committee meeting: 15th January 2026 7pm at The Crown Hotel Boroughbridge. Observers welcome, please contact northyorkshireloc@gmail.com to arrange attendance.
6 November 2025
NY LOC Referral Information (Last Updated Sept 2025)
New Referral Information is now on this website
18 September 2025
CET Event Invites
Optegra September Webinar _ Introducing Drop-Free Cataract Surgery Invite for Santen Speaker Meeting – York 18th September 2025_GOP-UK-250009
7 September 2025
CET Day See the CET page for the program – Tuesday 14th October 2025
North Yorkshire LOC will be having their annual CET Day at the LNER lounge at the LNER Community Stadium York. The program for the day is now on our CET page.
7 September 2025
Community Workforce – Qualification Funding Offer 25/26
Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), in collaboration with Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across the area, are pleased to continue its offer to the Community Optometry workforce throughout 2025. If you are interested in applying for funding to enhance your skills and knowledge, please complete the Expression of Interest form online. Already, the …
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31 July 2025