A couple of years ago, Amanda Jones wrote about the glaucoma scheme in Manchester involving optometrists. Here she updates us as to the progress made.
The OLGA (optometrist-led glaucoma assessment) scheme was set up at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) two years ago. Over 30 per cent of Hospital Eye Service (HES) outpatient appointments are for glaucoma follow up. The aim of OLGA is to manage glaucoma patients within the HES who are considered stable and low risk, therefore freeing up consultant-led outpatient appointments for new referrals and complex cases.
Reminder of OLGA Service
The clinics are run independently from the normal consultant-led clinics, although medical input is always available, should an emergency occur, ie sudden increase in IOP or retinal detachment.
Patients are referred into the service by their consultant or treating physician. Once in the service, patients receive a full work up. This includes:
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