Scope Glaucoma Qualification Bursary
What is the Scope Glaucoma Qualification Bursary?​
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible sight loss in the UK, affecting over one million people, a figure projected to rise by more than 100,000 by 2030. Glaucoma-related activity already accounts for around 20–25% of hospital eye service outpatient appointments, making it a major contributor to NHS ophthalmology waiting lists.
Recent guidance from the NHS sets out a framework for early detection, risk-based follow-up and multidisciplinary working, with a clear emphasis on the role of primary care optometry in identifying and managing glaucoma patients closer to home, including enhanced case-finding and follow-up care after hospital discharge.
This bursary is positioned to support that shift, helping optometrists build the qualifications needed to take on a greater role in glaucoma pathways, in line with the direction set out in the GIRFT* guidance.
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Award Details
This bursary supports optometrists at any stage of their glaucoma journey. A total of three bursaries are available worth £1,000 towards their education costs, aimed at supporting optometrists to take the next step in their glaucoma training.
Who Can Enter
Open to any General Optical Council (GOC) registered optometrists, who work at least one day a week in a high street practice and must be based in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
How To Enter
- Name the level of glaucoma qualification you want to pursue (Prof Certificate Glaucoma, Higher Certificate Glaucoma & Diploma Glaucoma), describe your current background/experience, explain why you want to pursue a glaucoma qualification and outline the likely benefit to patient care and local glaucoma services
- Write a case study from within your practice where you believe having a glaucoma qualification would have improved the patient’s experience and care. Case studies must not contain any information that could identify a patient.
Note: all entries will be anonymised before being passed to the judging panel.Â
FAQs
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What is the objective for the Scope Glaucoma Qualification Bursary?
This bursary supports optometrists at any stage of their glaucoma journey. A total of three bursaries are available worth £1,000 towards their education costs, aimed at supporting optometrists to take the next step in their glaucoma training.
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How do I know if I’m eligible to enter?
This bursary is open to any General Optical Council (GOC) registered optometrists, who work at least one day a week in a high street practice and must be based in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
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What needs to be included in my application?
The application consists of two sections:
1. Name the level of glaucoma qualification you want to pursue (Prof Certificate Glaucoma, Higher Certificate Glaucoma & Diploma Glaucoma), describe your current background/experience, explain why you want to pursue a glaucoma qualification and outline the likely benefit to patient care and local glaucoma services;
2. Write a case study from within your practice where you believe having a glaucoma qualification would have improved the patient’s experience and care. Case studies must not contain any information that could identify a patient.
Upload Glaucoma Bursary Application Form
T&Cs
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Terms & Conditions
Winners must provide proof of enrolment on an accredited course starting within 12 months of the award. The bursary will be paid to the individual upon presenting receipt of payment to the course provider.
Each winner will be asked to sign a written agreement setting out the support provided. In line with the ABPI Code of Practice, the value of the bursary and the recipient’s name will be publicly disclosed.
The bursary is not conditional on, and is not offered as an inducement to, the recommendation, prescription, supply or purchase of any Scope Eyecare product.
By applying for this educational bursary, applicants acknowledge that the organisation may wish to announce bursary recipients through its official communication channels, including its LinkedIn page and website.
Employees of Scope Eyecare, members of the judging panel and their immediate families are not eligible. Only one entry will be accepted per person.
This is a non-promotional educational initiative funded by Scope Eyecare.
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