NHS Specialised Services

Ophthalmic Pathology Services

The National Specialist Ophthalmic Pathology Service (NSOPS) is the core national reference service for the specialist reporting of ophthalmic histopathology and cytology specimens.

This Ophthalmic service includes diagnosis and advice relevant to the clinical management of eye conditions. The service provides a comprehensive diagnostic service for malignant and non-malignant conditions for the following specimen types: eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea, aqueous and vitreous humour, iris, ciliary body, retina, choroid, sclera and orbit (including lacrimal gland and optic nerve).

Service Information

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Useful Documents

Royal College of Ophthalmologists and
Royal College of Pathologists guidance
on referral of ophthalmic pathology
specimens

Service Specification and Standards
- Ophthalmic Pathology