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Total number of sight tests provided each year
Scotland
1,596,000
Northern Ireland
680,000
Wales
1,148,000
England
19,632,000
UK
23,056,000 3
Detecting and referring eye conditions
Evidence shows optometrist referral
The average accuracy following a sight test is good.
5-6
referral rate Referral refinement following a sight test
ranges between can help further improve accuracy of
3-5% 4-5 referrals, enabling more patients to be
managed in primary care. 7-9
Audiology
Pharmacy
GP Dentist
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