Guidance on when to refer; who to refer to; communicating referrals; and recording communications.
This table in the Guidance for Professional Practice provides information on which conditions are considered an emergency or urgent.
Acuity article on what makes a good referral letter, information you must include, and how much is too much.
In this updated online CPD course for optometrists you will be given the background to four patients and will complete a series of activities related to each case.
In the first of a three-part series, Helen Bird explores the importance of biomarkers in indicating disease, some of the latest OCT imaging biomarkers and how they relate to optometrists’ work.
This online peer review session is open to College members and will cover your GOC peer review requirement.
Clinical files: I have seen a patient in practice who I suspect has keratoconus. Do I need to refer them?
Anterior uveitis in a pseudophakic diabetic patient following early discontinuation of postoperative anti-inflammatory drops.
A response from the College regarding concerns about the integrity of optometrists referring cataract patients to independent sector providers.
As the demand for ophthalmology services among new and existing patients mounts, Sophie Goodchild explores a pathway to support people on NHS lists at every stage of their eye care journey.
Clinical files: I have detected a typical choroidal naevus during a sight test on a new patient at my practice. Should I refer?