Optometry Independent Prescribing simulation-based placements

These sessions are held at Falkirk Community hospital address is: Westburn Avenue, Falkirk, FK1 5QE. 

Details on how to get to the hospital can be found here: https://nhsforthvalley.com/hospitals/falkirk-community-hospital/getting-there/ Parking can be found at the front of the main building. 

Morning session: arrive 8:45 to start promptly session: 9:00am-12:30pm  

Afternoon session: arrive 1:00pm to start promptly: 1:15pm-4:45pm  

During the session, a trained actor will portray a patient. You will be expected to take a full history, explore presenting symptoms, and work through appropriate differential diagnoses.

You will then examine the patient using the EyeSi virtual‑reality slit lamp, identifying key clinical signs and interpreting your findings. Based on this assessment, you will discuss the likely diagnosis and develop a management plan, drawing on evidence-based guidance such as the Clinical Management Guidelines (CMG) and other relevant resources.

You will then explain the management plan to the patient as part of a feedback and communication exercise.

The session will conclude with structured feedback from both the actor and the facilitator.