ACES CPD Accredited Online Events
30 July 2024
Anglia Community Eye Services (ACES) are inviting all members of the Norfolk & Waveney LOC to join them at one of the of the seven on-line accredited CPD events starting on 20th August 2024. You will have the opportunity to improve your practice and develop your skills by learning from Dr Lee O’Mara, one of the industry’s leading Consultant Ophthalmologists.
For full details and to book your place CLICK HERE
Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News
NEW Cataract Referral Procedure for Norfolk & Waveney
From 14 Septemeber 2024 all cataract referrlals are to be directed through the Health West Norfolk (HWN) hub using secure email to the HWN team on: nwicb.cataract@nhs.net Details of New Cataract Triage Service: The cataract triage service run by the South Norfolk Referral Management Service (RMS) will end on 30/9/2024. In order to …
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10 September 2024
Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Monitotring Requests
The LOC is aware that a number of practices have been approached by patients taking chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with a request from their consultant for a GOS eye examination to monitor any retinal changes. This type of examination does not fall within the scope of NHS GOS provision and as the letter states: ‘The …
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27 July 2024
National Eye Health Week
The Central Fund is delighted to announce its support for National Eye Health Week 2024 National Eye Health week is Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th September. The Central Fund’s support is enabling the production and distribution of the much loved Vista Magazine. As well as available online, hard copies will be distributed to core practice supporters (sign …
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26 July 2024