In this series of Soundbites from the NHS, senior consultant Jyotika Singh speaks with Dr Liz Wilkinson - a medical ophthalmologist, clinical director of transformation at the Royal Devon Hospital and clinical director at the Centre of Excellence for Eyes, Nightingale, Exeter. 

 

What are the challenges we are seeing locally and nationally in ophthalmology?

 

 

How do we tackle the workforce challenge in the next 5 years?

 

 

How can we improve accessibility of new injection treatments to improve patient care?

 

 

What should we consider when switching from biologics to biosimilar models of care?

 

 

Are there any other innovations and solutions being put into place that benefit patients?

 

 

What advice would you give NHS systems?

 

 

What can industry do to help develop ophthalmology services that are fit for the future?