General Ophthalmic Services, Activity statistics - Selected statistics, England, April 2010 to September 2010 [NS]
Publication date: January 18, 2011
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General Ophthalmic Services Activity statistics, Selected statistics - England, April 2010 to September 2010: Tables [.xls]
General Ophthalmic Services Activity statistics, Selected statistics - England, April 2010 to September 2010: Data quality statement [.pdf]
General Ophthalmic Services Activity statistics, Selected statistics - England, April 2010 to September 2010: Source data, Sight tests [.csv]Summary
The objective of the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) is to provide, through community opticians' practices, 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. These tables show selected statistics of NHS Ophthalmic activity during the first half of 2010/11, at national, PCT and SHA level.
Users should be aware of the Data Quality Statement above.
Key facts
In England during the first half of 2010/11:
- There were 6.1 million NHS sight tests
- 2.3 million optical vouchers were processed
- There were 215,000 voucher items for repairs or replacement
Coverage
Date Range: April 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Geographical coverage:
England
Geographical granularity:
Primary Care Organisations
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