Investment in the community eye workforce is vital to meet patient need, notes Specsavers 2026 Access to care report.
Devolved nations show path for England on community eye care access
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are providing invaluable examples of how to make fuller use of community optometry – that England can draw upon, according to Specsavers 2026 access to care report.
Expanding community eye and hearing care would improve access to care – AND save the UK £2.91bn a year by 2040
Greater use of community eye and hearing care services could save the UK £2.91 billion annually by 2040, a sum equivalent to the cost of 70 million GP appointments, according to a new report.
AI in optometry: why clinician expertise remains at the centre of innovation
Specsavers experts, alongside Cascader’s Peter Thomas, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance clinical decision-making in optometry.
Specsavers welcomes renewed focus on community care following Scottish election
Expanding NHS audiology in the community could help support the returning Scottish government’s healthcare ambitions, says Specsavers.
Specsavers supports paediatric eyecare diploma for dispensing opticians
Strengthening specialist skills to support children and families in community practice
Improving access to care for people experiencing homelessness
The partnership between Specsavers and Vision Care has been recognised as a finalist in the Third Sector Business Charity Awards, which celebrate impactful collaborations that help change lives.
Time for action on glaucoma
As World Glaucoma Week (8–14 March) shines a light on one of the fastest‑growing threats to sight, leading clinicians are calling for urgent action to address what some are describing as a looming ‘tsunami of glaucoma’ in England.
Understanding drop-free cataract surgery: benefits, risks, and clinical considerations
Benefits, risks and clinical considerations of ‘drop-free’ cataract surgery
Community optometry delivering glaucoma care
The Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service (GERS) in Greater Manchester, run by Primary Eye Care Services, exemplifies how community services support patients and the NHS.
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