Written questions

Ophthalmic Services

Commons · Question 4428 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 4 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Marsha De Cordova

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support capacity in hospital eye services, including through the use of optometry-led diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 4 Jun 2026

Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services. This can include the commissioning of enhanced eye care services from high street optical practices, including minor and urgent eye care services and glaucom...