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Patients tell the story
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What changes we are asking the Government to make
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People waiting*
“We are facing a health emergency. Hospitals are overrun, and the NHS is collapsing under patient need. A national strategy for eye care is essential to tackle the challenges in ophthalmology. Community optometry can reduce the backlog to improve outcomes for patients.”
Adam Sampson, Chief Executive, Association of Optometrists