Question reference: S5W-35634
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 12 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the establishment of a new centre of excellence for eye treatment in Edinburgh.
Answer
The Scottish Government has asked NHS Lothian to carry out a review of the way in which it delivers its eye care services and to look again at what it can do with its existing estate. The Scottish Government recognises the importance of centres of expertise providing specialist care. At the same time, developments in eye care mean that more services can be safely provided closer to patients’ homes. NHS Lothian’s review should consider both these points and how best to use new technology.