Eye care transformation

In 2021, we started a four-year programme of work to transform local eye care services.

The programme was informed by the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Eye Health Needs Assessment (EHNA 2019) which highlighted extensive and ongoing growth in the prevalence of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is due to a growing and ageing population, with a projected rise in AMD and cataracts of over 55% between 2016-2030.

This, along with other local population data and national best practice recommendations, sets the context to develop system-wide solutions to meet current and increasing demand for eye care services.

More information about this work is available below.

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Page last updated 7 May 2025

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