HUNDREDS of Brits are going blind because of NHS backlogs, opticians warn. At least 551 patients have suffered vision decline because of delayed appointments since 2019 in England, an Association o…
The AOP research, obtained from Freedom Of Information requests to NHS England, looked at reports of sight loss due to delayed appointments over the last four years.A separate poll by the group found 57 per cent of macular eye condition patients have experienced a delay whilst waiting for an NHS appointment or treatment.The group called on the Government to give more powers to optometrists to offer treatments and appointments, taking the workload off hospitals.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “No one should have to suffer avoidable sight loss and we are taking action to improve access to services. "This includes appointing a national clinical director for eye care to oversee the recovery and transformation of services so patients receive the care they need.
"We are also investing in the ophthalmology workforce with more training places provided in 2022 – and even more planned for 2023 – alongside improved training for existing staff.
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