Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening
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One in three glasses wearers feel claustrophobic when wearing a mask while one in four say their spectacles steam up every time they wear one
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While discussions with NHS England are ongoing, the OFNC highlighted a need for “targeted, short-term financial support” for practices experiencing a significant downturn in activity
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GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England
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Optical practices in Scotland can continue offering a full range of services in the new lockdown, the government has confirmed
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Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19
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A legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes will be introduced as of midnight tonight
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The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre’s Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Emma Berrow and Dr Peter Good consider the challenges created by COVID-19’s second wave
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Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions