High rating for Newmedica service

A community glaucoma service run in partnership with Newmedica in West Sussex has been backed by its patients.

Provided by West Suffolk NHS Foundation in partnership with West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group, a scheme set up two years ago has received a 97% satisfaction rating.

The Newmedica team works closely with hospital consultants to review around 100 to 120 patient test results every week in a ‘virtual glaucoma clinic’, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment.

Specsavers made a ‘major investment’ in ophthalmology provider Newmedica in late 2016.