Non-Emergency Eye Problems
For non-emergency problems, several local opticians are able to offer quick appointments that are free for all patients. These are different to a routine sight test.
What are the minor eye conditions an optician can deal with?
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes
- Irritation and inflammation of the eye
- Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes or floaters
- Ingrowing eyelashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye