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Welcome to Shropshire LOC

The purpose of this website is to provide eye care professionals, other medical professionals and the general public with information concerning all aspects of eye care provision within Shropshire.

The members area holds information for eye care practitioners. If you are a local practitioner and wish to access this information, please register using the link at the top of the page.

If you need further information about the LOC, please contact in the first instance either:

Paul Cottrell (Chairman) email chair@shropshireloc.co.uk or admin@shropshireloc.co.uk

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Shropshire LOC Latest News

CPD Peer Review Event @ Spa Medica Telford

Title – Cataract…but not as you (may) know it. Date – Thursday 28th November 6.00pm – 8.30pm. Peer review details – Lecture with discussion workshop.  The live interactive session will consist of a short plenary section which highlights some of the latest understanding around cataract – prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, complexities, treatment – followed by …

23 November 2024

Emergency Referrals

Following the EeRS role out – please continue to call UEC for all Emergencies

21 September 2023

Wet AMD Referrals following MECS

All Wet AMD referrals following a MECS are required to be emailed to SATH Fast Track with attached OCT scans if possible. Going forward following the role out of EeRS, these should be sent via Cynapsis EeRS portal

21 September 2023

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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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