Optical practices can ease waiting time crisis.

The article focuses on the role of optical practices to reduce waiting times in accident and emergency (A&E) department of hospitals for eye problems in England. Topics discussed include the statement from managing director Katrina Venerus of Local Optical Support Unit (LOCSU) that optometrists could help ease the hospital visit in the country, availability of optometrists to address eye problems, and hospitals could focus on real emergencies.