Changes to the delivery and operation of NHS optometry services have been outlined by NHS England in a letter to optical practitioners.
NHS England thanked practitioners for their work to prepare for and handle the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, as well as the effort to continue providing care to patients.
The guidance details that routine services are suspended and urgent and essential eye care should be delivered from a limited number of optical practices only.
NHS England confirmed that the definition of routine service is when the patient is not complaining of any new symptoms or loss of sight.
Infection control measures such as using a cough guard on slit lamps, as well as wiping clinical equipment and door handles after every patient were also recommended.
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