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General Ophthalmic services workforce statistics - 31 December 2019

Official statistics

Publication Date:
5 Mar 2020
Geographic Coverage:
England, Wales
Geographical Granularity:
Regional health body, Regions, NHS Health Boards
Date Range:
31 Dec 2009 to 31 Dec 2019

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Summary

This report provides details of the workforce providing General Ophthalmic Services via high-street opticians. These services include preventative and corrective eye care for children, people aged 60 and over, people on low incomes and those suffering from or pre-disposed to eye disease.

We welcome feedback on the methodology and tables within this publication. Please email us with your comments and suggestions, clearly stating General Ophthalmic Workforce as the subject heading, via [email protected] or 0300 303 5678

As at 31 December 2019:

England

In England there were 14,280 ophthalmic practitioners. This is an increase of 594 (4.3 per cent) since 2018 and means there were 25.5 practitioners per 100,000 population. This compares to 2009 when there were 19.2 practitioners per 100,000 population.  

Wales

In Wales there were 875 ophthalmic practitioners, the same number as in 2018, and means there were 27.9 practitioners per 100,000 population. This compares to 2009 when there were 23.4 practitioners per 100,000 population.  

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