Letters to the Editor
Orthoptists providing a cost-effective alternative glaucoma service
Author:
Karen Phillips
Orthoptic Department, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, GB
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Abstract
With a short period of in-house training and a small increase in staffing levels, the orthoptists at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend have established a glaucoma service, which has brought about u reduction in the waiting times of new referrals to under 12 weeks and care of review eases. This service has significant benefits to the patients and is cost-effective. As experienced decision-making clinicians within the hospital eye care team, orthoptists arc well placed to participate in glaucoma care at a high level.
How to Cite:
Phillips, K., 2008. Orthoptists providing a cost-effective alternative glaucoma service. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 5, pp.64–65. DOI: http://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.234
Published on
01 Jan 2008.
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