Hampshire LOC Survey – Independent Prescribing Optometry in Hampshire
1 December 2025
Hampshire Independent Prescribing Optometry Survey
Hampshire LOC has been approached by Southampton General Hospital Eye Department to help update information on Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrists across the region. They are keen to understand:
- How many qualified IP optometrists are currently practising in Hampshire
- Experiences of those undertaking the IP course, particularly around hospital placements
- Views of optometrists considering the course in the future
- Reasons why some colleagues have chosen not to pursue the qualification
This survey will provide valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges surrounding IP training and qualification. The feedback will help inform discussions with Southampton Eye Department, especially around hospital placement availability.
Your input is greatly appreciated and will directly support efforts to improve access to training and strengthen the profession locally.
Please take a few minutes to complete the questions in the survey enclosed:
Independent Prescribing Optometrists in Hampshire – LOC Survey – Fill in form
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