At the U.K. & Eire Glaucoma Society Conference (UKEGS) with @EyecareServices with two posters showing our data on the efficacy of glaucoma referral filtering pathways in primary care. Looking forward to an excellent agenda and seeing colleagues, including from LTHT

Eye tests aren't just for buying glasses. You could lose up to 40% of your vision from glaucoma without realising. Eye tests can detect it early, protecting your sight. Don't wait - book your eye test now. Learn about glaucoma diagnosis here: buff.ly/3hQtWvf #EyeWeek

Today's @myvisionmatters theme is dedicated to 'Enhanced Primary Eye Care Services.' The combination of an ageing population and technological advancements means that optometry is experiencing its highest demand to date. As one of the four key pillars of primary care, optometry plays a vital role in benefitting the wider NHS by alleviating GP and hospital pressures, reducing health inequalities and utilising the Making Every Contact Count initiative. For more on this, see here - buff.ly/4diMTTk As well, throughout the day we will be sharing our services and how they directly benefit our community. #visionmatters #NEHW #ThinkOptometry

If you, your child or someone you care gif hasn’t had a sight test in the last 2years. It’s time to book a sight test.

This week is National Eye Health Week @myvisionmatters. People with learning disabilities are more likely to experience sight issues, so we have lots of helpful resources on getting an eye test seeability.org/eye-care/eye-…

An estimated 50% of sight loss is avoidable. That’s why it’s essential for people to have their eyesight tested regularly and, if there’s a problem, get the help they need. Let us know about your eye care experiences. #ShareForBetterCare bit.ly/eye-care-survey

#Sustainability of #primarycare across all four pillars (#GeneralPractice/#Dentistry/#CommunityPharmacy/ #Optometry) is critical to the future of the #NHS. Contract and commissioning reform as well as appropriate funding is key for all of #primarycare. @NHS_GM @NHSEngland @wesstreeting @rankine @TraceyVell @TheBMA

There is an eye health care emergency in England due to the last Tory Govt breaking our #NHS. Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient service making up 10% of the entire NHS waiting list. I asked the new Secretary of State to meet to discuss how we can tackle the Tory crisis in eye health.

You’ve lost this O- @NHSBT @GiveBloodNHS. Just had another wasted journey to try & donate. Took time out of working day and bust a gut to get there, but I’ve got kids with me, so “no can do”. If you think up any more reasons for not taking a donation, you’ll have no one left.

It was wonderful to see our Clinical Leads, Tom Mackley and Dr. Amy Hughes at the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress yesterday. They presented a poster, co-authored by Dr. Anna Bhan, on the outcomes of Glaucoma Repeat Readings (GRR) Services in England from 2021 - 2024, based on a large multi-region analysis across 26 ICB areas. The study demonstrated that 68.5% of patients were discharged, avoiding onward referral to hospital eye services, based on data from over 20,000 patients seen in GRR services. You can view a copy of the poster here: ooc.uk.com/copy-of-emergency #thinkoptometry #OOC2024

Feelings of anxiety are extremely common after a glaucoma diagnosis. It can throw up a lot of questions about what the future might hold. Our helpline is always here if you need to talk to someone. 💜

Now booking for all optical practice staff - Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Monday 29th January, Monday 5th and Thursday 8th February. Daytime and evening slots available on @eventbrite #Oliverscampaign

Louise Gow says primary care Optometry ideally places along the patient journey to direct them to support services. @RNIB sight loss awarness e-learning available! We must make use of this for our entire practice teams! #EasyEyeCareSupport

@LMB_LOC and @PennineLancsLOC - we need more optical practices providing this service asap. How do we achieve that?