Eye care clinical guidance

Clinical guidance which could reduce waiting times for eye care services for patients is published.  As part of evidence-based interventions designed to improve the quality of care, the guidance proposes patients get access to more sophisticated diagnostic imaging before they are referred to a consultant. As well as reducing a patient’s anxiety while waiting for a hospital appointment, it will also ease pressure on ophthalmology services and free up clinical time by prioritising those who need to be seen by a specialist.