April will see a revolution in the way that Scotlands eyecare is provided. Not only is there to be a return to NHS eye examinations for all (for the first time since 1988) but the standard required will be much higher than that demanded of the old health service eye test.

Optometry is going to be placed firmly within the NHS as the principal provider of primary eyecare. The new exam will cover a health assesment may lead to refraction, other procedures or referrals or care pathways for sight threatening conditions.

The changes mean that anyone can access the new NHS at any of Jack Browns practices and enable our optometrists to manage many eye conditions in the community.

Everyone in Scotland will be entitled to the new NHS exam so there is no need to check exempt group status. The service is provided by direct application to any registered optometrist. It effectively places optometry as the gateway to NHS eyecare services.

Jack Brown eyecare have had a long history of working with GPs and hospital eye departments and we are looking forward to working successfully in partnership with the National Health Service for many years to come.

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