Care home residents commonly present with multiple co-morbidities and have complex care needs. Routine access to eye care has been widely acknowledged to facilitate early detection and timely treatment of age-related ocular pathologies, while also helping to maintain the independence and quality of life of residents in the care home setting, where they rely heavily on their care providers.¹

Studies assessing eye care provisions in care homes

The provision of eye care services in care home settings was assessed by two studies conducted in Canada and South India.¹

Evaluation of optometrist‑led eye care services

Two studies assessed the efficacy of optometrist-led eye care in the United States and Canada.¹

Home‑based diabetic screening programme evaluation

Impact of cataract surgery on outcomes

Refractive error correction and outcomes

• Evidence suggests inadequate eye care provision in care homes.1
• Proactive domiciliary optometrist-led services can improve eye care.¹
• Improved diagnosis and management of eye conditions observed.¹
• 53% of residents received direct ophthalmological interventions.¹
• 18.9% of residents were referred to other specialists for further benefit.¹