Table 1 Attendance and sources of referral in the two groups
Group A (835 patients) | Group B (787 patients) | |
|---|---|---|
DNA a first appointment | 49 (5.9 %) | 17 (2.2 %) |
Referred by Optometrist | 698 (83.6 %) | 642 (81.6 %) |
Referred by GP | 40 (4.8 %) | 34 (4.3 %) |
Other | 97 (11.6 %) | 111(14.1 %) |
Referral to clinic time | 86 days | 66 days |