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SeeAbility provides framework for provision of eye care in special schools in England

4 July 2016

SeeAbility have worked with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, the British and Irish Orthoptic Society, the College of Optometrists, the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists with support and advice from the Children’s Vision Service Advisory Group in Wales to provide a framework whereby all children and young people in special schools in England gain equitable access to regular eye care.

The paper presents the case for operating an eye health care service in special schools in England and provides principles for a framework, giving recommended clinical protocols.

The full pdf can be read here:

Framework for provision of eye care in special schools in England