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Implementation of the HOTV Vision Chart in the Northern NSW Local Health District Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening Program

2021. This project delivered education and resources on HOTV vision charts to all staff in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) who deliver the Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) Program.

Tags: Ophthalmology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/implementation-of-the-hotv

The iCareTrack Study

2017. This project measured the appropriateness of eye care delivery in NSW, by developing clinical indicators and conducting an on-site record review of up to 40 optometry and ophthalmology practices across the state.

Tags: Ophthalmology, Unwarranted clinical variation

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/icaretrack-study

Eyes Open: Improving service delivery for the Royal North Shore Hospital ophthalmology service

2019. The ophthalmology service delivers excellent ophthalmic care, however, patient and staff feedback demonstrate that the service delivers a poor patient and staff experience. This project focused on identifying opportunities for improvement that

Tags: Consumer engagement, Staff experience, Ophthalmology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/eyes-open

Cataract Service Redesign Project Westmead Hospital

2020. The Westmead Ophthalmology clinic currently has an increased waitlist for an initial cataract assessment appointment. The goal of this project is to reduce the clinic appointment wait time for patients requiring surgery by providing a comprehensive

Tags: Ophthalmology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/cataract-service-redesign

Community Eye Care in Western Sydney

2021. Community Eye Care (C-EYE-C) improved access to ophthalmology services for patients in Western Sydney, by partnering with local optometrists to conduct standardised examinations, which were then reviewed remotely by hospital ophthalmologists.

NSW Health Award

Tags: Integrated care, Ophthalmology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/community-eye-care

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Rational Use of Neuroimaging

2017. This project involved a retrospective audit of patients who received neuroimaging at Sydney Eye Hospital and surrounding facilities, to identify elements of an appropriate neuroimaging request.

Tags: Ophthalmology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/rational-use-of-neuroimaging

Falls in older people with cataract: a longitudinal evaluation of impact and risk

2021. This project identified factors associated with an increased falls risk in older people with cataract during their wait for cataract surgery.

Tags: Aged health, Ophthalmology, Falls

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/falls-in-older-people-with-cataract