With the increase in number of practices and practitioners providing a CUES/MECS service (Community Urgent Eyecare Service or Minor Eye Conditions Service) this presentation will look at a variety of real life cases that have attended in practice as part of CUES/MECS. How the conditions are triaged, and the differential diagnosis of conditions such as flashes and floaters and corneal abrasion will be discussed in the presentation. We are hoping that both the optometrists and dispensing opticians will be comfortable with providing an efficient CUES /MECS service after this presentation.
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
2.7.6 Understanding when to conduct a CUES/MECS assessment over an eye exam and vice versa
3.1.3 UNderstanding how to assess flashes and floaters - examination of vitreous and retina using a wide field volk as part of a CUES/MECS contract
6.1.2 For flashes and floaters and also for sudden vision loss - asking the appropriate questions and ensuring MECS triage is done appropriately to ensure the patient is seen within a certain time frame to avoid vision loss
2.7.6 Understanding when to conduct a CUES/MECS assessment over an eye exam and vice versa
8.1.2 Aware of the symptoms associated with retinal detachment and sudden vision loss
1.1.2 Understands how to conduct a detailed history and symptoms on patients, especially if they are managing these patients via telemedicine
1.1.2 When triaging, to understand how quickly a person should be seen, especially with sudden vision loss and the reasons why
3.1.3 Understanding how to assess flashes and floaters - examination of vitreous and retina using a wide field volk as part of a CUES/MECS contract
