1. The interface between general practice and primary care optometry Dr Gerry Burns 15/4/10

2. GP interfaces GPs interface with many other agencies This is one of their core attributes Comprises 2 way flow of info and patients

3. GP to optician Headaches Flashers and floaters Visual disturbance Is an easy to and fro Not so with hospitals

4. Optician to hospital RAES (eye casualty) Red eyes Sudden loss of vision Orbital cellulitis Headache and dilated pupil Hyphaema But not (14/3/07) Cataract COAG chalazion

5. Optician to GP Copy in letter from hospital ophthalmologist to optician

6. Future LCGs & HSCB Innovative and cost effective patient care closer to home inequalities 5 LCG areas Demand management Demographics - chronic eye failure - CEF 2005 Dept CDM strategy NICE 2009 glaucoma Skill mix Screening Specialist Optometry as an Intermediate Tier Diabetic retinopathy screening service Red eye clinics