Recent Updates to Eyecare Guidelines
20th April 2026 - Briefing note for Alternative Eyecare Guideline Provision
Taking effect April 2026
Major updates (eg. full Community Eyecare Guideline (CEG) redraft)
Updated CEGs;
Minor updates (eg. specific sections within CEG(s))
Addition of the Stockley’s Interactions Checker web link for additional medication interaction resources
Updating some references to NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and replacing with Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland)
Amending some citations in published CEGs relating to use of ocular lubricants
19th January 2026 - Briefing note for Alternative Eyecare Guideline Provision
Taking effect 19th January 2026
Major updates (eg. full Community Eyecare Guideline (CEG) redraft)
Updated disclaimers for current and redrafted CEGs
Addition of Supporting Information page, giving generic advice and internet links to useful resources
Removal of previous introduction section, replaced with Background page
Addition of CEG redrafting process Methodology document
Updated CEGs (all relating to GOS Specialist Supplementary conditions);
NOTE: All future updates to Alternative Eyecare Guideline Provision will be communicated on this page
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