A closer referral relationship with a consultant you can trust. Clinical CPD events, direct access, and shared care protocols for your patients.
Devon Eyes works closely with independent optometry practices across Plymouth and Torbay. As a Partner Practice, you have a direct referral route to Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth, access to clinical CPD events, and a shared care framework for your patients. We are independent of all corporate optical groups.
A named consultant, not a booking centre. Refer directly to Mr Evans by email, phone, or referral form.
Bi-monthly clinical evenings in Plymouth and Torbay. 2 CPD points per session, self-certifiable. Live and async attendance available.
Structured post-operative shared care. Clear discharge criteria. Communication back to you after every case.
All tiers are based on a shared clinical relationship, not referral volume. Benefits flow from the partnership, not from individual referral counts.
For practices beginning to build a referral relationship with Devon Eyes.
For established referring practices with an active shared care relationship.
For practices looking to expand their clinical scope through an active development partnership.
Partnership tier is reviewed annually in discussion with the practice. Benefits reflect the clinical relationship, not referral volume.
Devon Eyes accepts referrals through Lutra Connect — a secure online referral platform designed for community optometrists. Submit referrals 24/7, track their progress, and receive discharge letters back to your practice.
No fax, no post, no phone tag. Register once and refer in minutes. First time? Registration takes two minutes.
Make a referral via Lutra Connect →Prefer email or phone? Send to vicki@devoneyes.com or call 01752 916 007. We acknowledge all referrals within one working day.
You identify a patient who may benefit from a private ophthalmology consultation.
Consultation and treatment at Nuffield Health Plymouth. Typically within two to four weeks.
Full discharge letter sent to you within 48 hours. Shared care instructions included where appropriate.
Devon Eyes runs a bi-monthly CPD programme for optometrists across Plymouth and Torbay. Each session carries 2 CPD points and covers a clinical topic at the optometrist-consultant interface.
Sessions are held at the Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne's Battery, Plymouth and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Hybrid attendance is available for optometrists outside Plymouth.
Devon Eyes is independent of all corporate optical groups. When you refer to Devon Eyes, your patient is seen by a named consultant—Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth—not a booking system or a rotating locum team.
We understand the importance of the optometrist-consultant relationship. We communicate clearly, respect your clinical judgment, and aim to make the shared care pathway as smooth as possible for you and your patients.
"Devon Eyes is independently owned and not part of any optical chain or corporate group. Mr Evans personally sees every patient referred by partner practices."
Get in touch to discuss how we can work together. No obligation—just a conversation.