National Eye Health Week
26 July 2024
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Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News
ACES CPD Accredited Online Events
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 …
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30 July 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
New Cataract Referral Policy
The Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board has issued new guidance for referring of patients in need of cataract surgery. This guidance unifies procedures and standards and applies to referrals to all NHS providers in the district. A new Cataract Threshold Policy and Cataract Referral Form have been issued and are to be implemented with immediate …
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17 March 2024