Ed Adkins
12 December 2020
Originally from Milton Keynes, I graduated from Aston in 1996 and put down roots in Diss.
As an Independent Prescriber, I am interested in eye disease & eye injuries, but most of all, I enjoy making people see well.
I have been a member of the LOC since 2006, acting as Hon. Secretary for the majority of that time. My main responsibility is communication with fellow optometrists and dispensing opticians in Norfolk & Waveney.
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