Between 7-19% of Accident and Emergency presentations have an ophthalmic component.9,10 In addition, it is estimated that 2-5% of all consultations in primary care are for ophthalmic conditions.11,12 These patients may present with sight threatening and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, it is critically important that junior doctors and general practitioners have the knowledge and skills required to treat and refer ophthalmic patients. This is especially relevant in the UK population where there is a rising prevalence of Type 2 diabetes with a resultant increase in diabetic retinopathy.