Building optometry integrated eye care pathways for Queensland: the case for action

Ann Webber; Shelley Hopkins; Katrina L. Schmid

doi:10.1080/08164622.2026.2669527

June 9, 2026Clinical and Experimental Optometry

Building optometry integrated eye care pathways for Queensland: the case for action

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Key Points

To address the increasing outpatient waitlists in Queensland's ophthalmology services and their impact on vision.
Analysis of current ophthalmology outpatient waitlists in Queensland
Review of international eye care integration models
Assessment of potential integrated care pathways for optometry
Growing ophthalmology outpatient waitlists pose a risk for delayed diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
Evidence suggests that integrated eye care pathways can improve timely access to eye health services.
Implementing these pathways may significantly reduce adverse vision outcomes.

Implication

Action is needed to address growing ophthalmology outpatient waitlists and improve vision outcomes in Queensland.

Abstract

Ophthalmology outpatient waitlists in Queensland continue to grow, increasing the risk of delayed diagnosis and treatment and adverse vision outcomes. International experience, along with evidence ...

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Webber et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Building optometry integrated eye care pathways for Queensland: the case for action

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Building optometry integrated eye care pathways for Queensland: the case for action

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