FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Problems/Concerns

Are there any concerns that by removing the compulsory refraction element we could end up with a move to de-regulate the eye-test to enable refraction by those other than optometrists/medical practitioners? Go to answers...

I had a patient who came to see me three months ago because she was seeing a black mark when she looked out of one eye.  I did an examination then to find out what was wrong. The patient is now back for her routine eye examination. Can you please advise on how these should be coded? Go to answer...

Can you please clarify the position regarding Contact Lens patients and potentially related red eyes?  Can we claim an NHS eye examination for this?  When does it cross from being a Contact Lens problem to a red eye problem that we can claim for? Would the position be any different if it was a patient from another practice with a Contact Lens red eye problem? Go to answer...

Can you please clarify the issue of vouchers in respect of plano lenses? Go to answer...

I am confused about the condition specific tests on page 3 of the Circular 2006PCAO4.  Does this mean these patients cannot have a Supplementary test? Yet the list of example of Supplementary tests includes dilated exam e.g. diabetics etc? Go to answer...

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