The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England in 2025 was a milestone. But inconsistent NHS commissioning is a barrier to unleashing the full potential of our sector. Here’s what Specsavers is doing to improve access to care for patients.
Eye and hearing health clinic in Parliament
Community optometrists and audiologists staffed the drop-in clinic, using an OCT machine, a virtual reality headset simulating sight loss, a hearing screener and a digital otoscope.
Unlocking the full potential of community optometry to support the NHS
A new report highlights that community glaucoma services, when commissioned, can cut hospital eye visits by roughly 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital appointments 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.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: The patient perspective
Rachel Parkinson, 45, shares her experience to encourage others to get their eyes checked regularly.
Community optometry glaucoma services highlighted to MPs
Community optometrists’ capability to deliver more glaucoma care – and ease pressure on hospitals – is being highlighted to MPs during Glaucoma Awareness Week (30 June to 6 July)
Glaucoma UK: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025
Glaucoma UK has developed an online quiz to help people understand their glaucoma risk.
Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025: Preventing avoidable sight loss
‘As community optometrists, we have a unique role in raising awareness and promoting eye care. With Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025 beginning on 30 June, here are some ways we can make a difference.’
Community optometry and audiology well placed to support NHS shift
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.
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