Sheffield Local Optometric Committee

Referral Guidelines

Infection Control

Following the talk on infection control by Angela Billings, Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner from NHS Sheffield, we can now give you the details of NHS approved hand hygiene and disinfection wipes.

For alcohol hand rubs, the

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Single Point of Access (SPA)

Optometrist Referrals via the Single Point of Access (SPA)

Current initiatives for the review/triage of Community Optometrist GOS18 referrals and appropriate direction of Child Eye Screening referrals WILL CONTINUE.

Please send GOS18s to :

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Emergency Eye Centre

The Emergency Eye Centre is managed by experienced eye care practitioners who can treat or refer patients appropriately. It is a walk in service with no appointment necessary.

Opening times are

Mon 08:00 to 16:30

Tue 08:00 to

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College Guidance for Flashes and Floaters

Optometrists often encounter patients who complain of floaters and/or flashing lights. The optometrist has to make a decision as to whether to examine these patients.

This document provides guidance to

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Sub-foveal wet ARMD

Direct referral system for Sub-foveal wet ARMD
updated on website 6/1/12

Referral Guidelines from Mr Chris Brand

Distortion of the Amsler grid is an indication that dilated stereoscopic (if possible) fundoscopy should be performed.
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Next Meeting:

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Beauchief Hotel
Abbeydale Road
Sheffield
S7 2QW

at .7.30pm

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