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Pharmacies in Wales supply medicines ordered by optometrists

The new NHS service allows pharmacies to supply the products without a GP prescription and free of charge.

21 Apr 2026

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Eye care

With OTC advice and self care solutions, pharmacy teams can help to identify and treat eye problems as early as possible, preventing discomfort and even potential loss of vision.

13 Aug 2025

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Pharmacies in Scotland urged to prepare for big increase in eye treatment prescriptions

The number of prescriptions written by independent prescriber community optometrists and sent for dispensing in pharmacies is set to rise.

05 Aug 2025

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In a blink!

There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.

18 Jul 2024

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Eye care

Good vision doesn't necessarily mean the eyes are healthy, so it's important for pharmacy teams to remind customers to take care of their eyes. They can also provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

12 Jan 2024

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Community pharmacies offer eye care advice

Getting a GP appointment is no longer an easy task, which creates opportunities for community pharmacies to help customers by offering eye care advice and treatment.

07 Dec 2023

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Clinical update on glaucoma

This module looks at the causes of glaucoma and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

16 Jun 2023

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Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

01 Dec 2022

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Eye care

Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

14 Aug 2022

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Managing dry eye and blepharitis

Discover the link between dry eye and blepharitis and learn how to help customers effectively manage these conditions.

29 Mar 2022

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Understanding eye care

Pharmacy teams can help customers, especially those suffering from dry eye disease.

16 Dec 2021

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Blepharitis

Improve your understanding of blepharitis, a common but chronic eye condition, and treatment advice to recommend.

18 Feb 2020

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Blepharitis

This pharmacy scenario is about blepharitis, a common but chronic eye condition, and treatment advice to recommend to customers. 

12 Feb 2020

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Eye care

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module looks at eye care.

14 Aug 2015

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Common eye conditions

This CPD module looks at the most common eye conditions.

20 Jul 2015

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Common eye conditions

This CPD module provides pharmacists with information on some common eye conditions encountered in the pharmacy.

10 Jul 2015

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