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Optician SHORTCUT ivy.gs/eyes

This is a self-referral/self-help advice page for your condition

Your condition is best managed by contacting an optician

About this service

RED FLAG EYE SYMPTOMS

Seek emergency help if you have any of the following:

  • Acute severe eye pain with loss of vision A&E
  • Trauma to eye A&E
  • Complications from eye surgery Ring your eye department
  • Visual disturbances associated with suspected stroke 999
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ACUTE OR URGENT EYE
PROBLEMS

The local opticians participate in an acute eye-care service. Follow the above box if you have red flag eye symptoms.

YOUR OPTICIAN CAN MAKE REFERRALS

Your optician can advise regarding eye problems and can also refer you directly to hospital where clinically necessary.

NOT REGISTERED WITH AN OPTICIAN?

If you are not registered with a optician, please see the link below.

What does it do?

  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Contact lens issues
  • Corneal abrasion (scratched eye)
  • Dry eyes
  • Eyelid problems
  • Eye strain
  • Eye tests
  • Floaters
  • Long-sightedness
  • Red eyes (without pain)
  • Runny eyes
  • Screening for eye problems, like glaucoma
  • Short-sightedness
  • Squints
  • Visual problems (not sudden blindness)

Can I refer myself?

Yes, you can self-refer to this service without seeing or speaking to a GP first

How do I get to it?

What else can I read?

Register with a local optician Covid-19 urgent eye-care service (CUES)

How to get back here?

Bookmark this page in your browser by pressing CTRL and D or type the shortcut ivy.gs/optician

Who else can I go to?

Please see our index of services you can self-refer to or type the shortcut ivy.gs/selfrefer or ivy.gs/index

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