This sets out proposed new care models for glaucoma patients in order to better utilise primary care capacity, while still maintaining patient safety.
Primary eye care organisations have welcomed the publication of NHS England's Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Best Practice Guidance for Glaucoma Services.
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.
Clinical Files: Do I have to complete a new sight test, even though they are within their recall period?
Guidance opens opportunities for optometrists with relevant higher qualifications to support multidisciplinary workforce.
This guidance is to enable high-quality care for glaucoma patients, using the wide range of professional skills available.
The consultation covered OCT use in diabetic retinopathy referral, shared decision making for cataract surgery, and glaucoma referral criteria.
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Guidance published recommending NHS commissioners to make better use of expertise in primary eye care.
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A message from Colin Davidson, College President.
The clinical figures that count.
Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
Frank Munro FCOptom, GOC Scottish Registrar, on how optometrists have increased their relevance, influence and capabilities in Scotland and beyond.
Kim Thomas explores ocular immune privilege – how does it work, what benefits does it offer and what happens when it goes wrong?