We are currently providing Essential eye care under General Ophthalmic Services (GOS)
This includes but is not limited to appointments for patients who would not normally be considered emergencies, but where, in the Optometrists professional judgement, delaying an examination may be detrimental to a patient’s sight or wellbeing. This may include where patients have broken or lost their glasses or contact lenses and need a replacement pair to function.We are currently providing Urgent or emergency eyecare (MECS)
This includes urgent clinical advice or intervention eg. for red eye, foreign object, sudden change vision, flashes and floaters which might suggest detachment etc, or where the patient has been advised to attend a practice by NHS 111 or another healthcare professional for urgent eyecare.If necessary, a face to face consultation can be arranged following a telephone triage or consultation.We will then organise the following:
Repair or replacement of glasses
Supply contact lenses
Investigate any related issues mentioned above