Table 2 Checklist for redesign of a VMT service
From: Redesigning services for the management of vitreomacular traction and macular hole
• Review existing local pathways with local ophthalmology committees |
• Nominate a VMT referral centre/triage clinic |
• Decide who will perform OCT |
• Provide guidance/training for referrers (GPs, A&E, optometrists, ophthalmology nurses) |
• Decide how diagnostic information, ie, OCT will be transferred from referrer to specialist |
• Designate the treatment setting and logistics for ocriplasmin storage and administration |
• Schedule assessment visit, ocriplasmin administration visit, follow-up appointments |
• Add patients to vitrectomy list even if they are receiving ocriplasmin |
• Provide information/counselling for patients |
• Design an audit process and define information to be captured |
