Analysis of UK eye casualty presentations.

Jessica C MacIsaacShehzad A NarooNicholas J Rumney

Published in: Clinical & experimental optometry (2021)

The present analysis highlights the value of commissioned local optometric community services to address acute ocular symptoms and the value of an independent prescribing qualification in helping to further alleviate the burden on hospital emergency eye services. The large number of self-referrals suggests that the general public needs to be further educated on services that are available at a community optometry level.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
primary care
liver failure
emergency department
drug induced
respiratory failure
risk factors
optical coherence tomography
aortic dissection
physical activity
electronic health record
optic nerve