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This panel discussion brings together an A&E Consultant Ophthalmologist and two Independent Prescribing Optometrists to explore the boundaries between community and hospital eye care. Using real-world ocular case scenarios, the panel discusses which patients can be safely assessed and managed by community optometrists and which require referral to Hospital Eye Services or A&E.
This webinar provides valuable insight into practicing with an Independent Prescribing qualification for Optometrists, Optometrists considering IP qualification and to those who are already using their IP qualification in practice.
This recording is accredited for 1 non-interactive CPD point for Optometrists and Therapeutic Prescribers
Domains and Learning Outcomes
Clinical Practice
(s.5) Clinicians will be able to evaluate whether an ocular presentation is suitable for community management or requires referral to Hospital Eye Services or A&E.
(s.6) Clinicians will be able to recognise clinical indicators which lower the threshold for escalation of patient care or urgent referral.
Professionalism
(s.10) Clinicians will appreciate the limits of their competence and confidence, seeking advice or referring when this is in the patient’s best interests.
Specialty Optometrist (AS/SP/IP)
(s.5) Clinicians will be able to critically evaluate whether medical prescribing, observation or referral is the safest and most appropriate management option for patients presenting in their clinics.
(s.6) Clinicians will be able to identify when medical management in the community is appropriate and when referral is indicated.
(s.10) Clinicians will appreciate the limits of their competence and confidence with medical prescribing, seeking advice or referring when this is in the patient’s best interests.