Eye care leaders call for national standards in electronic health records

The College, in partnership with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and other key organisations, has issued a joint call for national standards in electronic health records (EHRs) used in eye care. The group argues that standardisation is essential to improving service quality, patient outcomes, and overall experience.

In a new position statement, the organisations highlight growing concerns around inconsistent and incompatible digital systems across primary, secondary, NHS, and independent care settings. They warn that without a coordinated approach, efforts to deliver integrated and efficient eye care will continue to face significant barriers.