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.
Develop your skills with College-accredited higher qualifications in glaucoma, medical retina, low vision, contact lens practice and paediatric eye care
Member briefing: The revised NICE guideline Glaucoma: diagnosis and management came into effect on 1 November 2017. The member briefing below summarises the main points and outlines how it will affect you in practice.
The clinical figures that count.
Gillian Rudduck MCOptom says we need to stick together.
Imogen Hawthorne MCOptom explains how her portfolio career has flourished.
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*.
This year’s Optometry Tomorrow programme is designed to help you grow the skills that make the biggest difference in practice.
Chris Steele FCOptom, Clinical Editor of Acuity, wants to make 2026 smarter and leaner
Eye health issues that are making the news.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.