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NHS Funded Eye Care

We provide NHS funded eye care services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians, from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.

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Bringing Eye Care Closer to Home: A New Partnership to Transform Ophthalmology Services

Primary Eyecare Services, in partnership with the NHS Confederation and the Q Community, is proud to announce a new improvement programme aimed at shifting hospital-based ophthalmology services into community settings across England.

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Patients’ frequently asked questions

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Eye Problem?

Anyone experiencing pain, discomfort, redness, sudden changes, or flashes of light in their vision, among other symptoms, should contact their opticians.

Services

Primary Eyecare Services offers a range of specialist NHS eye care services, delivered by accredited optometrists, with appointments at locations and times convenient for you. Service availability is dependent on which services each NHS region has commissioned in their local area.