Experiences of the Eye Care Pathway
Experiences of the Eye Care Pathway
Eye Health and Eye Care snapshot
NHS ophthalmology services are
in crisis, under-resourced, and
unable to meet rising demand.
Demand for eye care is at an
all-time high and services are
struggling to keep up.
Everyone will need eye health
services at various stages of life.
Sight Loss pathway literature review
Sight loss can be a challenge to adapt to and an early, clinically appropriate, supportive, sympathetic, and efficient pathway is vital to facilitate the treatment needed, but also to ensure good patient experience.
This report examines that pathway from a patient perspective with the aim of improving patient experiences.
Eye Care Support Pathway report
This report summarises findings from both RNIB research and external data sources. It provides a comprehensive representation of the ‘pain points’ people experience when trying to access services along the eye care journey.
The Value of Vision: Six interventions to improve eye care
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has outlined a series of costed, practical steps that could revolutionise beleaguered eye care services in England - creating efficiencies and preventing avoidable sight loss as people wait for treatment. The charity’s report shows that simply offering NHS emails to primary care staff could save up to £20m each year alone.
Healthwatch report - A strain on sight: Waiting for NHS specialist eye care
Eye care is the busiest outpatient speciality in the NHS in England, and with an ageing population, demand is set to grow further.
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