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Risk of Falls and Fractures in Individuals With Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or Glaucoma.

The results of this study support recognition that people with 1 or more of these eye diseases are at increased risk of both falls and fractures.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Smart Supra Perimetry in Comparison With Standard Automated Perimetry in the Detection of Early Glaucoma.

The SS supra-threshold test was faster and had equivalent diagnostic accuracy to the SITA standard 24-2 threshold test in early/suspect glaucoma.

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.