Optical organisations

Data from LOCSU has shown a 24% increase in the number of clinical commissioning groups with urgent eye care services (MECS and CUES) since start of the pandemic

Optometrists are encouraged to sign up for the National Optical Conference, which is being held as a series of virtual sessions between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 3 December

As England prepares for four weeks of restrictive measures, the College of Optometrists has recommended practices remain open to provide prioritised routine care along with urgent and essential services

The European Council of Optometry and Optics found that, while there are still areas to grow, “significant progress has been achieved” in developing the scope of optometry in countries across Europe

All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared

Tim Morgan and Sarah Schumm will work on projects including workforce planning and eye care reform

The Association of Optometrists Ireland has called for the nationwide roll-out of new schemes between hospital ophthalmologists and optometrists to help reduce waiting lists

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

The Optical Confederation’s Domiciliary Eyecare Committee has produced guidance on meeting the eye care needs of vulnerable patients in the next stage of the pandemic

NHS reforms and primary care networks are on the agenda for next month’s event