Eye Care Measures in NHS Opthamology
In 2019 the Welsh Government introduced the ‘Eye Care Measures’ for NHS Outpatients after concerns were raised by RNIB Cymru that ophthalmology services across Wales were struggling. Patients were waiting far too long for both first appointments and for follow-up appointments. Because appointment targets were focused only on new patients, those already in the system and in need of ongoing treatment were delayed, regardless of clinical risk. This caused significant numbers of patients with treatable conditions to permanently lose their sight. The Eye Care Measures allows for priority to be directed to the most urgent cases to ensure that patients…
