Where to look for job opportunities in optometry If you’re an optometrist or work in the eyecare...
👁 A recent report highlights how optometry-led eye care services could help the NHS avoid up to 1.9 million hospital appointments each year. With rising demand for eye care due to conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, hospital eye clinics are under increasing pressure.
👩⚕️ Optometrists can manage many cases through community-based services such as routine eye exams, treatment for minor eye conditions, and ongoing monitoring for stable conditions. These interventions would reduce hospital visits, cut waiting times, improve patient outcomes, and lower healthcare costs.
🏥 Expanding the role of optometrists in NHS care pathways could be a game-changer, ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality eye care while easing the burden on hospital services.
