72.3% of claims were for regular eye examinations (primary eye examinations). The others were for emergency, additional or follow-up care (supplementary eye examinations).            

In 2022/23 approximately 2.26 million eye examinations were undertaken in Scotland, an increase of 2.4% compared to 2021/22.

Most patients receiving an eye examination were managed within primary care optometry and not referred for further investigation (93.1%)

The most common reason for a supplementary examination was ‘Unscheduled Appointments’ (37.4%).                                            

In 2022/23, over 55,000 domiciliary visits were undertaken, the highest reported figure.

Clinical conditions were recorded during the eye examination. Cataracts was the most common of all the recorded clinical conditions.