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Laying out the economic burden
A summary of the economic impact of sight loss and how community optometry is poised to help
Where optometry is poised to help
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Enhanced eye care services
Extend community eye care services, reducing the pressure on A&Es and GPs
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Streamline patient referrals
Connect with secondary care to expedite diagnosis and treatment of eye disease