Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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AOP chief executive warns of “serious and lasting damage” if COVID-19 funding is cut
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A two-minute OT video provides guidance on disinfecting optical premises and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic
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A two-minute OT video provides guidance on the use of personal protective equipment in practice
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Optometrist David Barker tells OT what the Big Picture remote referral system has meant for staff and patients at Rawlings Opticians
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Optometrists John Keenan and Linda Hunter share their experiences of using video consulting technology in Scotland
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Screening questions for optical staff and practice posters are included in the latest resources
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Optometrists and other primary care workers have been told not to take appointment bookings from patients who may be at risk of coronavirus
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Scottish practitioners have reported issues with the eOphthalmic webform service, which recently became mandatory following an initial roll out in 2015
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“Many optical practices still rely on faxes to hospitals, or letters to overstretched GPs, to refer patients into secondary care”
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MP Kate Hollern met with optometrist Haroon Ahmed who has completed his independent prescribing qualification