Evaluation of an allied health professionals-led keratoconus service in a tertiary UK centre - Summary - MDSpire

Evaluation of an allied health professionals-led keratoconus service in a tertiary UK centre

  • By

  • Boddy, Laura Elizabeth

  • Woo, ShinYi

  • Murch, Pollyanna

  • Said, Dalia

  • Dua, Harminder Singh

  • May 6, 2026

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Objective:

To analyze the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction of keratoconus patients in an allied health professional-led keratoconus service from diagnosis to collagen cross-linking (CXL) and follow-up.

Key Findings:
  • Keratoconus is a common corneal ectatic disorder requiring careful monitoring and management, with a prevalence rate of X% in the population studied.
  • Allied health professionals can effectively manage keratoconus patients under consultant guidance, achieving outcomes comparable to traditional models.
  • Collagen cross-linking is the only treatment that can halt disease progression, with X% of patients showing stabilization post-treatment.
Interpretation:

The study highlights the potential for AHPs to manage keratoconus effectively, which may alleviate pressures on corneal subspecialist clinics, as evidenced by the reduction in wait times for patients.

Limitations:
  • The study is retrospective and may not capture all variables influencing patient outcomes, such as patient adherence to follow-up.
  • Data was collected from a single tertiary care facility, limiting generalizability to other settings.
Conclusion:

The AHP-led keratoconus service demonstrates a viable model for managing keratoconus, potentially improving patient access to care and suggesting a need for further research into its long-term efficacy.

Original Source(s)

Evaluation of an allied health professionals-led keratoconus service in a tertiary UK centre

  • by Boddy, Laura Elizabeth, Woo, ShinYi, Murch, Pollyanna, Said, Dalia, Dua, Harminder Singh

  • May 6, 2026

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