Table 2

Response rates for healthcare professionals approached for this survey

 MECSGRRS
ApproachedResponded (%)ApproachedResponded (%)
Participating optometrists1010 (100%)1715 (88.2%)
Participating ophthalmologists44 (100%)22 (100%)
GPs25*25 (100%)N/AN/A
Glaucoma specialist optometristsN/AN/A44 (100%)
Non-participating optometrists137 (53.8%)197 (36.8%)
  • *Total number of GPs attending the regional event.

  • GPs, general practitioners; GRRS, glaucoma referral refinement scheme; MECS, minor eye conditions scheme.