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How Zollara Vision Services Works
Zollara Vision Services is an independent service provider delivering Valeda® Light Delivery System treatments within optician practices across the UK. Our operational model is designed to remove capital investment barriers, operational complexity, and patient-retention concerns whilst preserving the clinical autonomy and patient relationships that are fundamental to your practice.
This collaborative approach enables registered optometrists and opticians to offer photobiomodulation therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration without the requirement to purchase, maintain, or operate the device independently. Clinical responsibility for diagnosis, treatment suitability assessment, informed consent, and all ongoing patient care remains entirely with the practice.
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Step 1
Clinical Assessment by the Practice
The treating eye care professional undertakes a comprehensive clinical assessment to establish the diagnosis of dry age-related macular degeneration and determine patient suitability for photobiomodulation therapy using the Valeda® Light Delivery System.
This stage is entirely under the clinical governance of the practice and includes:
  • Diagnosis of dry AMD through established clinical criteria
  • Assessment of treatment suitability based on disease stage, visual function, and clinical presentation
  • Discussion of treatment rationale, expected outcomes, and procedural requirements
  • Obtaining valid informed consent in accordance with professional standards
  • Performance of pre-treatment retinal imaging (including optical coherence tomography where clinically indicated)
  • Documentation of baseline clinical findings and imaging results within patient records
The practice maintains full responsibility for these clinical decisions and must ensure appropriate record-keeping and adherence to General Optical Council standards throughout.

Clinical responsibility
All clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the treating eye care professional.
Step 2
Treatment Delivery by Zollara Vision Services
Following clinical assessment and consent, Zollara Vision Services coordinates the practical delivery of photobiomodulation treatment sessions on-site within your practice premises. Our service model provides access to the Valeda® Light Delivery System without requiring capital purchase or ongoing device maintenance obligations.
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Equipment provision
Zollara Vision Services transports and sets up the Valeda® Light Delivery System within the designated treatment space at your practice
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Trained operators
Treatment sessions are delivered by operators trained in the use of the device, working under the operational oversight of Zollara Vision Services
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Scheduled sessions
Treatment is delivered according to an agreed schedule, coordinated with the practice to minimise disruption to routine clinical operations
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Protocol adherence
Each treatment session follows the established protocol for the Valeda® Light Delivery System as specified by the manufacturer
Zollara Vision Services does not diagnose patients, determine treatment suitability, provide medical advice, or make clinical decisions. The service is purely operational, providing access to equipment and trained personnel for treatment delivery within the practice's clinical pathway.
Step 3
Follow-Up and Ongoing Care
Upon completion of the treatment programme, clinical responsibility for assessment of outcomes, ongoing monitoring, and continued patient management remains entirely with the practice. This preserves continuity of care and maintains the established patient-practitioner relationship.
Post-treatment responsibilities
  • Performance of post-treatment retinal imaging using the same modalities employed at baseline
  • Clinical assessment of treatment response and documentation of findings
  • Follow-up consultations to monitor visual function and disease progression
  • Determination of any requirement for additional intervention or onward referral
  • Communication with patients regarding outcomes and ongoing management
The patient relationship, including all clinical correspondence, records management, and future care planning, remains under the governance of the practice. Zollara Vision Services has no ongoing clinical involvement following completion of treatment sessions.

Patient relationship: Your patients remain your patients. All clinical communication, follow-up appointments, and long-term management continue as part of your standard practice protocols.
Roles and Responsibilities
Clear delineation of responsibilities is essential to ensure appropriate clinical governance and regulatory compliance. The following framework establishes the distinct roles of the practice and Zollara Vision Services within this collaborative model.
Practice responsibilities
  • Diagnosis of dry age-related macular degeneration
  • Clinical assessment of patient suitability for treatment
  • Obtaining informed consent in accordance with professional standards
  • Pre-treatment and post-treatment retinal imaging
  • Documentation of clinical findings and treatment outcomes
  • All follow-up consultations and ongoing patient care
  • Management of the patient relationship and clinical correspondence
  • Adherence to General Optical Council standards and clinical governance requirements
The practice retains full clinical responsibility throughout the patient pathway.
Zollara Vision Services responsibilities
  • Provision of access to the Valeda® Light Delivery System
  • Training and oversight of treatment operators
  • Coordination of treatment schedules with the practice
  • Transport, setup, and maintenance of equipment
  • Operational delivery of treatment sessions on-site
  • Administrative support for service agreement management
Zollara Vision Services does not diagnose patients, prescribe treatment, provide medical advice, or bill patients directly.
Practical Requirements for Participation
Practices wishing to offer Valeda® treatment through Zollara Vision Services must meet certain operational and professional requirements to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Professional registration
Registered optometrist or suitably qualified eye care professional with current General Optical Council registration and appropriate professional indemnity cover
Suitable space
Dedicated room or suitable space within the practice capable of accommodating the Valeda® device and patient during scheduled treatment sessions
Imaging capability
Ability to perform or arrange retinal imaging including optical coherence tomography for baseline and follow-up assessment purposes
Service agreement
Willingness to enter into a service agreement model defining operational arrangements, scheduling protocols, and respective responsibilities
Information for healthcare professionals. All clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the treating eye care professional. Valeda® is a trademark of LumiThera, Inc.
For further information about establishing Zollara Vision Services within your practice, please contact our professional services team. We are committed to supporting UK optometry practices in expanding treatment options for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration whilst preserving clinical autonomy and patient relationships.