Commissioning

We commission qualifications for optometrists and dispensing opticians in primary care. These help to better manage:

1. patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension
2. patients with Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD), especially neovascular AMD and other medical retina conditions
3. acute eye care presentations, through the prescribing of medication for conditions affecting the eye.
4. patients who are eligible for additional low vision support

Our aim is to help provide optometry services nationally and decrease the pressure on secondary care eye care services in Wales. This will also enable people to receive treatment closer to home.