Optom Case Competition 2023!

A virtual case competition being hosted on 11th October 2023

Moorfields have asked us to to send out the following information relating to a survey for the Research Project in Myopia Management. Please click here for a ink to the Participants Information Sheet. Please see below for further information. ************************************************************************************************************** I’m currently conducting a research project in the field of myopia management. This project aims to understand the current provision…

Circulation of information regarding a research study being organised by Moorfields

Eyhance Study being organised by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Reminder re PPV Visits – Information on Post payment verification and Making Accurate Claims Guidance

URGENT CASCADE: National Patient Safety Alert: EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded Intraocular Lenses Guidance

Please see Free live F&F webinar for community optometrists, click on the link below: https://checkout.moorfields.nhs.uk/product?catalog=FFOP Kind Regards NHS England – London Region

Remote refraction reminder
 
A clinical pathway using remote refraction as a separate process to an eye health examination is not permissible as part of a GOS sight test. Section 26 of the Opticians Act 1989 clearly states that the performer has a duty to carry out an eye health examination as part of a sight test, and to provide a written statement that states that the sight test has been carried out in accordance with the regulations. The Opticians Act also makes it clear that the patient shall not be required to purchase an optical appliance as a condition of having a sight test. 
 
GOS contractors found to be deviating from the definition of a sight test as set out in section 26 of the Opticians Act 1989 will be in breach of their GOS contract. 
 
Please note this only concerns provision under a GOS contract.

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If you have any queries regarding this guidance, please email:

england.southeastoptometry@nhs.net

Please note that the National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The Ocumension low-concentration atropine myopia management trial has now opened, and Annegret is looking for families willing to take part.