Scope of practice of optometrists working in the UK Hospital Eye Service: a national survey

ConclusionsWhile optometrists working within the UK HES continue to undertake the traditional clinical roles of refraction, clinically necessary contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation, it is clear that these professionals now undertake a wide range of extended clinical roles, with a transformed scope of practice now incorporating diverse roles traditionally undertaken by medical practitioners.
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research