This sets out proposed new care models for glaucoma patients in order to better utilise primary care capacity, while still maintaining patient safety.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible sight loss in the UK and affects over one million people, which is predicted to rise by 100,000 cases to 1.145 million people by 2030*.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.
Clinical files: What impact should a patient's home genetics test have on my clinical decision-making?
Read the guidance on examining patients at risk from glaucoma
This member briefing covers the guideline on Glaucoma: diagnosis and management
Find out more about getting a College-accredited higher qualification in glaucoma.
More information for patients on glaucoma, including a directory to find their nearest optometrist member.
A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
With hospital ophthalmology departments under increasing strain, the need for appropriate referrals has never been greater. The latest research from Dr David Parkins FCOptom highlights where improvements can be made.
A message from Clinical Editor Kieran Loft MCOptom
Head-mounted displays using virtual reality are at the leading edge of research into visual field testing. Carina Bailey reports on developments.
Supporting patients in using their eye drops safely and easily.
From ocular allergy, through cosmetics and genetic disorders of the anterior eye, to driving without spectacle correction.
Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.
The clinical figures that count.
Summaries of two research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
What's happening in the world of technology.