1. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. Katrina Venerus LOC Support Unit Associate katrinavenerus@hotmail.com 07769682681

2. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. Developing Eyecare Pathways in Primary Care Ophthalmology redesign is already a priority for a number of PBC groups – Consultation with LOCs has varied LOCSU Enhanced Service Pathways – Patient Centred – QUIPP focussed

3. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. Developing Eyecare Pathways in Primary Care LOCSU Enhanced Service Pathways – Glaucoma Referral Refinement – OHT Monitoring – Cataract Referral & Post op – Primary Eyecare Assessment & Referral Service – Low Vision

4. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. Developing Eyecare Pathways in Primary Care IOP Refinement by optometrists Reduces unnecessary referrals Utilises an available resource Convenient for patients Excellent value for money In the first 6 months of operation in Stockport 77% of referrals were deflected

5. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. PBC Leads PCT Commissioners Project ManagerPatient Group Ophthalmologists Optometrists North of Tyne Eyecare Development Group

6. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. North of Tyne Eyecare Development Group Project 1 IOP Refinement Pilot Project 2 Business case for OHT Monitoring Project 3 Review remaining eyecare pathways

7. Copyright © LOC Central Support Unit 2009. All rights reserved. Katrina Venerus LOC Support Unit Associate katrinavenerus@hotmail.com 07769682681