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Introduction to Welsh General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS)

Following legislative changes in 2023, Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) replaced General Ophthalmic Services (Wales) (GOS[W]), Eye Health Examination Wales (EHEW), Low Vision Services Wales (LVSW), and many various local enhanced service pathways.

To deliver WGOS, each contractor and practitioner must be listed on the Wales Ophthalmic or Administrative list and must have completed WGOS compliance training.

WGOS is a tiered service of eye care, please see below for further information.

 

WGOS 1 – Eye Examination
WGOS 2 – Including Examinations for Urgent Eye Problems
WGOS 3 – Low Vision Assessment-CVIW
WGOS 4 – Referral Refinement/Monitoring
WGOS 5 - Independent Prescribing
WGOS Mobile Services
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The Regulations

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WGOS Manuals

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