An evaluation of optometric advanced skills within a UK tertiary based setting

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Harnessing the potential of practice-based clinical optometry research in the United Kingdom

Laura J. J. Taylor et al.

Summary: Research is crucial for evidence-based practice in healthcare, including optometry. The College of Optometrists in the UK sets national standards for optometric practice, but there is currently limited evidence directly related to optometry. Government initiatives aim to increase optometrists' engagement in research and promote collaboration among stakeholders.

OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS (2023)

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Editorial Material Ophthalmology

Transforming glaucoma care pathways: current glaucoma accreditation in UK optometry

Robert A. Harper et al.

EYE (2022)

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Article Ophthalmology

Scope of practice of optometrists working in the UK Hospital Eye Service: Second national survey

Patrick J. G. Gunn et al.

Summary: “There is a need to re-evaluate the scope of practice of hospital optometrists in the UK due to changes in ophthalmology and related commissioning. This study found that optometrists' roles are expanding with an increase in units employing them and changes in practice due to COVID-19.”

OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS (2022)

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Acute community ophthalmology services provided by independent prescribing optometrists supporting hospital eye services during the COVID-19 outbreak

Ejaz Ansari et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 crisis, specialised independent prescribing (IP) community optometrists provided acute eye care, supporting overstretched hospital emergency eye care and ensuring that overall urgent eye care provision was not affected locally. Comparisons between hospital Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) cases and cases seen by IP optometrists in community Acute Primary Care Ophthalmology Service (APCOS) were made to study the impact. The findings showed that specialised optometrists can safely and efficiently manage the majority of urgent cases, mitigating the reduced capacity in hospital emergency eye clinics.

JOURNAL OF OPTOMETRY (2022)

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Optometry independent prescribing during COVID lockdown in Wales

Paul Cottrell et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 lockdown, primary care optometry services in Wales transitioned to a hub model, allowing for a comparison between areas with different prescribing models. This study found that the introduction of an Independent Prescribing Optometry Service (IPOS) reduced the burden on urgent ophthalmology and enabled optometrists to successfully manage eye conditions without referral and without reducing medication sales.

OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS (2022)

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Changing practice for the non-medical ophthalmic hospital workforce in the UK-a snapshot survey

Veronica Greenwood et al.

Summary: The study surveyed UK Ophthalmology Alliance member hospitals to examine the current status, training, and governance for advanced practice and extended roles in the non-medical workforce. The results showed that non-medical staff, such as optometrists, orthoptists, and nurses, were increasingly taking on expanded roles in outpatient care and procedures, with varying levels of training and qualifications being provided. Ophthalmology is continuing to develop innovative roles for non-medical staff, and the introduction of new training programs is expected to further expand these roles in the future.

EYE (2021)

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