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What is the role of the optometrist in primary eye care?
What is the role of the optometrist in primary eye care?
- Conducting surgical procedures for eye diseases
- Providing first contact care for ophthalmic conditions (correct)
- Assisting in the management of ophthalmic emergencies
- Prescribing medication for chronic eye conditions
Which healthcare professionals are considered part of the primary eye care workforce?
Which healthcare professionals are considered part of the primary eye care workforce?
- Ophthalmologists and Community Pharmacists
- Optometrists and General Practitioners
- Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (correct)
- A&E Doctors and Opticians
What percentage of ophthalmic conditions are managed by non-specialist A&E staff?
What percentage of ophthalmic conditions are managed by non-specialist A&E staff?
- 71.2% (correct)
- 50%
- 30.6%
- 80%
What is the most common type of trauma presented to a district general hospital?
What is the most common type of trauma presented to a district general hospital?
What is the ratio of non-specialist staff to specialist staff in primary eye care?
What is the ratio of non-specialist staff to specialist staff in primary eye care?