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NHS Funded Eye Care

Primary Eyecare Services is a not-for-profit primary eye care provider at scale.

We operate in 800 neighbourhoods working with multiple ICBs across England – delivering high quality eye care services. We collaborate with Local Optical committees (LOCs), NHS commissioners and NHS Trusts to provide locally accessible eye care to patients at scale.

Our services are provided in neighbourhoods via local opticians, from the smallest independent practices to the largest national chains.

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News

Bright Sight: Transforming Eye Care Access for Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Essex

Bright Sight is a new school-based eye care service across Mid and South Essex, integrated by Primary Eyecare Services in partnership with NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB). Designed for children with learning disabilities and autism, the service provides sight tests and vision support directly in school, reducing stress and barriers of traditional clinic appointments. By uniting families, special schools and local eye care providers, Bright Sight offers a coordinated, child-centred approach that improves access, tackles inequalities and helps every child thrive through better vision.

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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.