Patient Leaflets

As part of the College’s ongoing work to raise the profile of eye health and ensure that the public see optometrists as their first port of call if they have a problem with their eyes, the College are piloting a new series of patient information leaflets. 
 
The leaflets are designed to support College members by helping them to provide practical advice and guidance to their patients.  The leaflets will complement the information provided to patients during consultation and will also be available to be read/downloaded online.
 
Following member feedback, the initial leaflets are available covering flashes and floaters, cataract, Age Related Macular Degeneration and blepharitis/eye lid conditions, as these were the most requested topics. All four leaflets have been approved by the Plain English Campaign.
 
Members can download and order printed copies of the leaflets.