Ophthalmic medical practitioner
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An ophthalmic medical practitioner (OMP) is a medical practitioner.[1] In the UK they are registered with a qualification in ophthalmology who is employed to carry out medical eye examinations and prescribe glasses, contact lenses, eyepatches and other orthoptic treatment.[citation needed] In order to work as an ophthalmic medical practitioner a doctor must be on the Central List of the Ophthalmic Qualifications Committee at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. This is a statutory list that is administered by the British Medical Association.[citation needed] OMPs are often trainee ophthalmologists who work to supplement their income.[citation needed]
"MPs are ophthalmologists who undertake NHS sight tests under the General Ophthalmic Services contract. Like optometrists, they examine eyes, test sight, diagnose abnormalities and prescribe suitable corrective lenses. OMPs are registered with and regulated by the General Medical Council. There are currently around 400 registered ophthalmic medical practitioners in the UK.
"The responsibilities of OMPs in conducting NHS sight tests are the same as those of optometrists and both have an important role in the primary detection of eye disease. In the course of sight testing, symptoms and signs of eye disease may become evident and the OMP has the additional role of taking a history, conducting an ophthalmic examination as appropriate, and referring patients for further investigation and treatment where indicated.
Some OMPs also work in the Hospital Eye Service or as General Practitioners or in other health care settings."[2]
See also[]
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners
References[]
- ^ Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration: 39th Report, 2009. The Stationery Office. 2009. ISBN 0-10-175792-1.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2016-07-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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