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East Sussex LOC

Welcome to the official website of the East Sussex Local Optical Committee (LOC). The East Sussex LOC is the official organisation that represents optical contractors and performers in East Sussex.

One of the main roles of the East Sussex LOC is to advise the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) on matters relating to general ophthalmic services in the area.

The purpose of this site is to provide optometrists, other health care practitioners and the general public with information on locally available eyecare provision.

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Our next meeting

27th November 2024

East Sussex LOC Latest News

Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar- 06/11/2024

Please click here for details and registration information for the SpaMedica Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar on 6th November 2024, starting at 6.30pm.

23 October 2024

East Sussex LOC CPD Day

We’re pleased to confirm that bookings are now open for the East Sussex LOC CPD Study Day on Wednesday 20th November in the Harvey’s Brewery Lounge, American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. Registration and refreshments will be from 8.30am, with the first session starting promptly at 9.15am. The day will include CPD …

22 October 2024

Changes to cataract forms

The ICB have made some slight changes to the Cataract referral form, by adding another provider (Sussex Premier Health) and some amendments to the text at the end of the document. Please click here for the Word version and here for an editable PDF version.

28 August 2024

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OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

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Our next meeting

27th November 2024

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