Outcomes of Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Services (GERS) based in Primary Care Optometry in England from 2021 – 2024

This poster, presented by Tom Mackley, Amy Hughes and Anna Bhan at the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress, shares outcomes from over 14,000 patients assessed through Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Services (GERS) between 2021 and 2024. Nearly half (49%) were safely managed in primary care, avoiding referral to hospital services. The findings demonstrate the value of GERS in reducing false positives, easing pressure on glaucoma clinics and improving patient flow, supporting national guidance and offering a scalable model for wider adoption across the NHS.