Gunn Patrick J G

National UK optometry clinical practice survey: implications for developing glaucoma services in primary care.

UK optometrists appear very willing to upskill in glaucoma in terms of undertaking higher qualifications, developing clinical skills, and offering relevant services, potentially alleviating significant pressure on NHS secondary care glaucoma services.

Primary Eyecare Glaucoma Service (PEGS): a mixed methods service evaluation.

PEGS is a safe and effective service, reducing the burden for secondary care, while carbon emissions are reduced due to shorter travelling distances, demonstrating environmental sustainability.

Providing capacity in glaucoma care using trained and accredited optometrists: A qualitative evaluation.

Success in developing glaucoma services with optometrists and other health professionals is reliant on multi-stakeholder input, investment in technology and training, inter-professional respect and appropriate time and funding to set up and deliver services.