Ophthalmic medical practitioner

An ophthalmic medical practitioner (OMP) is a doctor with specialist training in ophthalmology.[1] In the UK, OMPs are employed to carry out medical eye examinations and prescribe glasses, contact lenses, eyepatches and other orthoptic treatments, and refer patients for further investigation or treatment where necessary. OMPs undertake NHS sight tests under the General Ophthalmic Services contract. To work as an OMP, a doctor must be on the Central List of the Ophthalmic Qualifications Committee at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. This is a statutory register administered by the British Medical Association. There are over 400 OMPs in the UK, registered and regulated by the General Medical Council.

OMPs are often trainee ophthalmologists who work to supplement their income. Some also work in the Hospital Eye Service, as general practitioners, or in other health care settings.[2]

See also

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners

References

  1. ^ Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration: 39th Report, 2009. The Stationery Office. 2009. ISBN 978-0-10-175792-8.
  2. ^ "Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners". Archived from the original on 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
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