Guidance on monitoring for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine retinopathy, including risk factors, screening intervals, diagnostic tests and service delivery.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 December 2020
A guide to the professionals involved in refractive surgery, what each team member does, and who is responsible for your care before, during and after surgery.
Last updated or reviewed: 3 July 2018
Information for people considering laser vision correction, including who may be suitable, the different procedures, benefits, risks, side effects, alternatives, recovery and costs.
Last updated or reviewed: 3 December 2024
Information about phakic intraocular lens implantation, including who may be suitable, how the procedure works, its benefits and risks, alternatives, recovery and treatment costs.
Last updated or reviewed: 3 December 2024
Refractive lens exchange replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial lens to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. This patient information explains who may be suitable, the benefits,
Last updated or reviewed: 3 December 2024
A checklist to help you discuss refractive surgery with your surgeon, including treatment options, costs, risks, aftercare and what to consider before deciding whether to proceed.
Last updated or reviewed: 3 July 2018
This document summarises the referral pathway for children who fail vision screening aged 4 to 5 years as part of the childhood vision screening programme.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 July 2023
Guidance fo on delivering safe, ethical refractive surgery. Covers standards for consent, patient care, governance and clinical practice to support high-quality outcomes and patient safety.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 December 2024