Ophthalmic Services

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increased use of optometrists to provide commissioned eye care services beyond the testing of sight, including post-operative cataract care,

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1. 28 August 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increased use of optometrists to provide commissioned eye care services beyond the testing of sight, including post-operative cataract care,

   Source: Commons

2. 4 September 2026

   Answer

   In the ophthalmology specialism, which includes cataract services, 73.8% of patients were waiting within 18 weeks as of June 2026, with six of seven regions already meeting the March 2027 target of 70%.Integrated care boards are responsible for deciding w...

   Source: Written answer

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• Peter Prinsley · Labour · Commons
• · Department of Health and Social Care · Answering body
• Karin Smyth · Labour · Answering member

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