Welcome to Walsall LOC
Welcome to the website of Walsall Local Optometric Committee. We are the organisation representing General Ophthalmic Service(GOS) contract holders and optometrists and dispensing opticians performing GOS in Walsall, and we liaise with local NHS bodies on matters relating to eye-care.
From Monday January 26th 2026, The GERS service goes lives. The service aims to improve referral accuracy and efficiency by supporting primary care clinicians to identify potential glaucoma cases using NICE-compliant assessments, ensuring that only appropriate patients are referred to specialist clinics. Please ensure the patient has a Black Country GP before referring into the …
24 January 2026
Walsall LOC is committed to providing a programme of high-quality CPD events throughout the year, helping our local optometric community stay ahead, enhance clinical knowledge, and earn valuable CPD points. All events will be free to ophthalmic contractors and performers working within the Walsall area. If you have any suggestions or ideas for future CPD …
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13 May 2025
EeRS is now live for all practices in Walsall. We’re excited to announce that EeRS is now live across all practices in Walsall. A huge thank you to all the Walsall practices that have implemented EeRS and are actively making referrals through Cinapsis. With almost 96% practice engagement, this is a fantastic achievement! The …
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5 May 2025
Monday 9th March marks the start of World Glaucoma Week, as we come together to fight for a glaucoma-free future.
9 March 2026
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