Optical organisations
The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector
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Dr Hampson was appointed on 2 December and hopes to prioritise the role of optometrists in tackling the NHS backlog in his new role
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A recording of a webinar event discussing the Optometry First model has been made available online
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The EeRS system will link primary eye care with hospital ophthalmology and GP systems, allowing unnecessary referrals to hospitals to be avoided
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A panel of experts from across the profession will discuss what the new normal will look like for optometrists and answer questions about the latest expectations for practices
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The guidance supports the need for “robust” infection prevention and control measures for primary eye care services after 19 July, and addresses topics including social distancing and face masks
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists have published a series of recommendations for the delivery of eye care during and beyond the pandemic
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Chief officer of Primary Eyecare Services, Dharmesh Patel, speaks to OT about his belief that meaningful change is coming as the NHS in England recognises the value of community optometry for patients – and why the sector must seize the opportunity now
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Scottish Eyecare for Everyone aims to bring together stakeholders to tackle issues relating to eye health
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10 students have graduated through a collaboration between the DFN Project SEARCH and Moorfields Eye Hospital which aims to support young people with learning disabilities get back into work
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While the sight test fee remains frozen, the WECS will rise by 1% in Wales