Locsu and Newmedica agree national framework for ophthalmology services

A national model for commissioning of cataract services between community ophthalmology provider, Newmedica and the Local Optical Committee Support Unit has been unveiled which could form basis of a framework to allow NHS services, currently carried out in hospitals, to be brought back into the high street.

The agreement, announced at Optrafair, sets guaranteed follow up appointments and fixed payments for optical practices taking part in the scheme and is designed to work anywhere in the country.

Richard Whittington Locsu chief operating officer said the deal on cataract would create a model under which services for other conditions such as Glaucoma and age related macular degeneration could be offered.