New guidance for managing measles in optometric settings

We have published new guidance on completing a risk assessment and managing local measles outbreaks in primary care optometry settings following local and national alerts issued regarding a measles outbreak across the UK. 

Members should read the new College guidance, follow advice from their local public health team and remember that measles is a notifiable condition. It is vital that practices are prepared to implement transmission-based precautions (TBPs) when providing eye care to people with measles to minimise the risk to your teams and patients whilst ensuring continuity of services.