Improving the eye health of the people of the UK Vision 2020 Conference - 19 June 2008 Parul Desai
Improving Eye Health Objectives – Raise awareness & understanding of eye health among the public Allow individuals to develop personal responsibility for eye health Raise awareness of eye health among health and social care practitioners Ensure early detection of sight loss and prevention where possible Achieve maximum eye health for all
Awareness of Eye Health : Health & Social Care Professionals Primary Care Social Care Secondary Care
Awareness of Eye Health : Amongst the Public General Health Eye Health
Develop Personal Responsibility for Eye Health Information – Quality assured Accessible Sharing & Communication National Programme for IT - NHS CFH
Achieving Eye Health for All Demonstrability – Secondary Uses of Clinical Information Population eye health indicator - CVI
Summary Challenge what is unique to eyes and what are the PH agenda for Visual Health – consistent with the broader PH needs of the population and NHS Areas for integration and engagement in developments abound ++++ Challenge what is unique to eyes and what are the middle “grey” areas for integration? do not re-invent the wheel