Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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Funded by Welsh Government, five optometry practices will provide patient pathways for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and eye casualty services
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The AOP opposed NHS Digital’s proposal to stop publishing workforce and activity data
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Statistics that would no longer be published under the plan include the number of NHS-funded sight tests carried out each year and the number of ophthalmic practitioners
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A new National Artificial Intelligence Lab will bring together academics, specialists and technology companies
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The director of programmes for the UK National Screening Committee speaks to OT about reducing the burden of diabetes-related eye disease
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Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record (NIECR) can now be accessed by community optometrists.
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A collaboration between the NHS and Amazon will enable patients to access health information through simple voice commands
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The suspended service included £2368 cataract operations, £7719 hernia operations and hip and knee replacements with a price tag of up to £18,143
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The MP for Chesham and Amersham shares her thoughts on eye health awareness in Parliament and addressing healthcare inequalities
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An update on Northern Ireland’s 10-year plan has emphasised the role of optometrists in easing pressure on the hospital eye service