New-Look Glaucoma Pathways Released

New-Look Glaucoma Pathways Released Following Expert Review

LOCSU has completed a review the glaucoma pathway resources and is delighted to publish their new look pathways and supporting clinical pathway guidance.

The resources have been reviewed to ensure they adhere to applicable national guidance, support the delivery of clinical best practice and continue to reflect the evidence base from local innovation and pathway improvement.

LOCSU says pathways continue to be developed though collaboration; drawing in local innovation, wide sector expertise and lessons learnt from established pathways.

Thanks to all involved and most especially the Glaucoma Clinical Delivery Group members, and their supporting organisations, for their time and expertise given to this work:

• Zoe Richmond and Danielle Ellis – LOCSU
• John Davidson – Northumberland Tyne & Wear LOC
• Peter Rocket – Wolverhampton LOC
• Peter Hampson – AOP
• Bhavik Parmar – FODO
• Max Halford – ABDO
• Daniel Hardiman McCartney – College of Optometrists
• Tom Mackley – Primary Eyecare Services limited

Several changes have been made to the resources to help ensure these national exemplar pathways remain “fit for the future” and assist LOCs in holding local commissioning conversations and in the delivery of the new NHS 10 year plan objectives.

Key changes include:

• New easier to follow format
• Inclusion of OCT where clinically appropriate
• More detailed guidance on long-term Glaucoma care in primary care
• Increase in IOP threshold for urgent referral, to align with College guidance

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