ABDO report praises dispensing opticians

Dispensing opticians should be listed with primary care trusts, according to the author of The Key Role of Dispensing Opticians, health economics expert Professor Nick Bosanquet.

The vital work of dispensing opticians in local communities has been recognised in the latest independent research into primary eye care services and he calls for greater recognition of DOs and their role in delivering cost-effective eye care services in the community.

‘In order for the government to meet its policy objective of patient choice, public protection and reduced waiting times, it is essential that all registered dispensing opticians are included on PCT lists,’ he added.

Professor Bosanquet examined the partnership between optometrists and dispensing opticians in the delivery of primary eye care services.

The key findings are: