ABDO’s response to the NHS England long term workforce plan. 

STEPPER EYEWEAR’s continuing support – £10,000 in 2023 – for Vision Care for Homeless People

Could the freedom to practice within the NHS or Private only be at risk?

Plan focuses on better image sharing between primary and secondary care

Amanda Pritchard, published the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

30,000 referrals for glaucoma in people aged 40–60 years in the last year; 30% of all referrals

Bejewelled blazers, and wacky specs Sir Elton John brought the glitz and glam

The GOC familiarisation team visited Birmingham’s Vision Care for Homeless People clinic

Cases of high myopia, undetected glaucoma, undetected diabetic and retinal eye disease, are rife

OPTOMETRISTS have a key role in caring for glaucoma patients