WGOS 3 – Low Vision Assessment
WGOS Level 3 – Low Vision Assessment
This level comprises of a low vision assessment for someone who reaches the criteria for the service. This assessment helps a patient make the best use of their remaining sight. When a patient first enters the service, they will receive an initial examination and they are entitled to a follow up examination every year. A practitioner delivering this service must be low vision accredited.
Optometrists, Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners (OMPs) and Dispensing Opticians (Dos) provide the Low Vision Assessments as part of WGOS.
For further resources relating to training and the WGOS 3 Service please see:
Who should be referred for a low vision assessment?
Anyone entering the service should have had a sight test within the last year. Most people using the service will be entitled to a WGOS NHS sight test.
All those with distance visual acuity of 6/12 or worse, and/ or near acuity of N6 or worse (with a plus 4 dioptre reading addition) or significantly constricted visual fields can access the service. Patients registered as Sight Impaired (SI) or Severely Sight Impaired (SSI) automatically qualify for the Service. People need to be residents of Wales to be eligible to use WGOS Low Vision.
How do I refer someone for a low vision assessment?
You can check to see who in your area is offering WGOS Low Vision. You or the patient can then contact a suitable practice direct and an appointment should be arranged within 2 weeks.
For further resources relating to Certification of Vision Impairment Wales please see:
Please read the WGOS Level 3 Manual for full details