Interested in becoming a member?
Join Optometry Scotland and reap the benefits of being a member of the representative body for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians in Scotland.
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We keep our members up to date on our ongoing activity through our website, our Activity Report and regular email communication, as well as by attending events and meetings.
Our website informs Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Patients.
If you have any media enquiries please contact Emma Kellacher at the Optometry Scotland office.
emma.kellacher@optometryscotland.org.uk
News
Optometry Services in Scotland
Community Eyecare
Community eyecare saved the NHS £71million in 2016/17
Primary Examinations
1.8 million primary eye examinations completed in Scotland in 2016/17
Supplementary Exams
471,000 supplementary eye exams were carried out in 2016/17 (300% increase since pre-2006)
Issues Managed
Over 1 million eye issues managed as part of a primary eye examination in 2016/17
Eye Emergencies
Over 66% of supplementary eye exams carried out in the community are related to eye emergencies
Retained
Over 80% of eye emergencies were retained in the community setting in 2016/17, Vs 35% pre-General Ophthalmic Services (GOS)
Community Optometry
Community optometry stops over 370,000 people from attending hospital for eye issues per year
Acute Conditions
Over 80% of acute eye conditions were managed by optometrists in 2016/17, Vs 25% pre-GOS
'Advancing World Class Eye Care in Scotland'
Any questions?
- 0141 202 0610
- 0141 202 0611
- contact@optometryscotland.org.uk