If you are having problems with your eyes, visiting an optician is often the best place to start.
NHS optician services
Opticians are open for routine treatments including:
- eye tests to see if you need glasses
- checking for signs of eye disease
- referrals to hospital eye clinics for more tests
Treatment may be free if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Sometimes opticians may be able to help with other minor eye issues.
Find Optician services on the NHS website.
If you need urgent help
Contact us or NHS 111 today if you have:
- recent and sudden loss of vision
- moderate to severe pain
- severe headache
- eye discomfort in bright light (photophobia)
- unequal or misshapen pupils, or abnormal pupillary reactions
- pain on pupillary constriction
- red sticky eye in a baby under 28 days old
Go to A&E or call 999 if:
you have a serious injury to your eye including:
- an injury involving glass
- high-speed injury (for example injuries occurring while hammering or chiseling)
- a sharp object has stabbed you in or around the eye
- chemical eye injury
Request an appointment at the surgery
If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.
