LOCSU has refreshed the Glaucoma pathway and relating resources for the delivery of enhanced Glaucoma care in Primary care Optometry.
The integrated care pathway provides for referral filtering and monitoring and aims to alleviate pressures on hospital glaucoma services and provide care closer to home.
Whilst people with low risk of developing glaucoma can avoid referral to the hospital eye service, others with a diagnosis but low risk of progression, can be appropriately monitored in optical practice.
Pathway Diagrams:
Pathway guidance:
- Glaucoma Repeat Measures Pathway Guideline
- Glaucoma Enhanced Case-Finding Pathway Guideline
- Glaucoma Referral Refinement and Differential Diagnosis Pathway Guideline
- Glaucoma Monitoring Pathway Guideline
Case Studies
A number of glaucoma case studies have been developed and are available to read here.
Glaucoma supporting case
Supporting information is available for LOCs in the members area. You will need to log in to view this.
Other Useful Documents
- NICE guidance NG81
- SAFE framework for Glaucoma – Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning
The NHS, Glaucoma UK and RNIB offer useful patient information to support self care.
Skills and Training
- Contact and register with WOPEC (Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre)
- College of Optometrists’ Glaucoma Qualifications