Ophthalmology - FOI Response Register

1. What is the maximum number of wet-AMD injections you can facilitate in a week? 58
2. A) Do you run out-of-hours lists to keep up with demand for wet-AMD injections? Yes

B) If you are running additional lists, how are these lists being accommodated?

 Extended hours by in-house staff

C) If you are running additional lists, are you utilising any alternative clinical space? No

3. A) What is the current waiting time for patients to secure an appointment for Wet-AMD injections?

 1-2 weeks- every suspected wet AMD referrals need to be seen within 2 weeks as per protocol

B) What was the wait time at the same point in time in 2023? 1-2 weeks

4. A) How many patients are currently waiting for an appointment at a wet-AMD clinic? None

B) What was the wait time at the same point in time in 2023? None

5. A) Do you have a contingency plan to increase capacity should this be required? Yes

B) If so, what is your contingency plan for wet-AMD injections?

New business plan for expanding service & increase injection capacity

GENERAL CAPACITY:

6. Are you outsourcing any ophthalmology clinical work to external parties or utilising insourcing partners? If so, what?

Yes, for cataract surgery, glaucoma and macula clinics

7. What condition takes up the majority of your clinical slots? Wet AMD
8. Would you consider a mobile unit as an option to expand services and capacity? No
9. What is the name and contact details of the Ophthalmology Service Lead?

Mr Vijay Hegde, Aberdeen ophthalmology lead clinician, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen