This page includes health and wellbeing case studies, including cardiovascular disease and public health.
Further information about the Healthy Living Optical Practice pathway can be found here.
Wellbeing in Optometry CPD Workshop Project. Published in May 2025.
Following significant networking engagement at the NOC in 2022, an initiative was led to explore how wellbeing workshops and training events could support LOCs and their members/community across the UK.
Read the case study here.
Dudley Optical Practices Leading Preventative Health – Alcohol Screening in Healthy Living Optical Practices. Published in May 2025.
This case study highlights the integration of alcohol screening and brief interventions within Healthy Living Optical Practices (HLOPs), as demonstrated in the Dudley HLOP pilot.
Cheshire and Merseyside ICB: Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service Pilot. Published in December 2025.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health issue in Cheshire and Merseyside, with high rates of undiagnosed hypertension, especially in areas of deprivation.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry hypertension case finding service pilot.
Gloucestershire ICB, Primary Eyecare Services, NHS England Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry hypertension case finding service pilot in Gloucestershire.
Greater Manchester Hypertension Case Finding in Optometry Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry hypertension case finding service pilot in Greater Manchester.
Hertfordshire and West Essex Hypertension Detection Pilot (Optometry and Dental). Published in December 2025.
The pilot aimed to improve population health by identifying individuals needing potentially life-saving treatment for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Humberside and North Yorkshire ICB – Optometry Blood Pressure Screening Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry blood pressure screening pilot in Humberside and North Yorkshire.
Lincolnshire ICB NHS England Optometry Hypertension Case Finding Service Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry hypertension case finding service pilot in Lincolnshire.
North Central London Optometry Blood Pressure/Atrial Fibrillation Case Finding Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry blood pressure/atrial fibrillation case finding service pilot in North Central London.
Optometry Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation Case Finding Service Pilot. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at the impacts of the optometry hypertension and atrial fibrillation case finding service pilot in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
AI-Powered Retinal Imaging for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. Published in December 2025.
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case study looks at AI-powered Retinal Imaging for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and considers examples of AI Cloud Platforms.
Primary Eye Care Support for Stroke Prevention in Cheshire. Published in October 2021.
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common cause of an irregular heartbeat and early identification is essential. AF often has no symptoms and those with the condition are five times more likely to suffer a stroke.
This case study looks at the support provided by primary eye care for stroke prevention in Cheshire.
Optometry Support for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. Published in October 2021.
This case study looks at optometry support for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention.
Nottinghamshire LOC: Collaborative Public Eye Health Campaign. Published in May 2025.
With increasing demand on ophthalmology services, missed routine sight tests and lifestyle factors contributing to unnecessary sight loss, there has never been a more crucial time to raise awareness about eye health.
This case study looks at a collaborative public health eye campaign, undertaken by Nottinghamshire LOC.
