This service provides an end-to-end care pathway for people presenting with a cataract at sight test who are keen to be considered for surgery.
Delivered in primary care optical practice, the pathway allows for the filtering of referrals to help ensure patients referred for surgery are suitable for surgery and want to proceed with surgery.
The vast majority of patients will have uncomplicated surgery and, so, will be eligible to have their post-operative assessment in primary care, usually provided by their referring clinician.
Work has started to review the pathway, with resources due to be available in Spring 2025.
Documentation is available to download here:
- LOCSU Integrated Cataract Pathway Diagram
- LOCSU Integrated Cataract Pathway Clinical Management Guidelines
Other Useful Documents
- NICE Guidance (NICE 77)
- SAFE Framework for Cataract – Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning
- Commmissioning Guidance – Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning/Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Case Studies
Skills and Training
Contact and register with WOPEC (Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre).