A comparison of Scottish and English General Ophthalmic Services: a preliminary evaluation of the impact on patient care

Ross Henderson; Gordon Heron; Louise Madden; Raj Rishi Sharma; Stephen  Bolland

A comparison of Scottish and English General Ophthalmic Services: a preliminary evaluation of the impact on patient care

Ross Henderson, Gordon Heron, Louise Madden, Raj Rishi Sharma, Stephen Bolland

Vision Sciences

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Abstract

Prior to 2006, General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) arrangements in Scotland and England were similar. GOS eye examinations were not universally available and were only 'free' for those patients aged under 16 years of age; 19 years and under if in full-time education; 60 years or over; having a low income level; or if they qualified due to having certain conditions such as visual impairment, diabetes or a family history of glaucoma. Legislative requirements for the examination procedure were also the same across both countries and were defined by the Opticians Act (1989).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	139-150
Number of pages	12
Journal	Optometry in Practice
Volume	13
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

eye examinations
opticians
diabetes
glaucoma

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