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As a not-for-profit organisation, Primary Eyecare Services has facilitated the distribution of over £120 million to optical practices across England in the past five years through the contracts we manage.
We are dedicated to reinvesting in the sector, ensuring that funding directly benefits frontline providers delivering exceptional patient care.
In collaboration with Local Optical Committees (LOCs), NHS commissioners and NHS Trusts, we work to expand access to enhanced eye care services. Our care is delivered in the community through local opticians – from the smallest independent practices to the largest national chains, including Specsavers, Asda and Boots.
Our Impact
Supporting Professional Development
We are committed to equipping clinicians with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in delivering extended eye care services. Our extensive learning and development programme covers hands-on techniques and strategic insights tailored to our practice network.
Our Resources Include
By working together, we continue to advance eye care accessibility, quality, and innovation – making a tangible difference for patients and practitioners alike.
Our service summary specifications can be viewed below.
Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)
CUES provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems.
Glaucoma Enhanced Referral Service (GERS) and Glaucoma Enhanced Case Findings (GECF)
Using the skills of accredited clinicians to confirm the risk of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Glaucoma Repeat Readings Service (GRRS)
A flexible monitoring offer with a range of options to suit the requirements of different patient groups.
Integrated Children’s Service (ICS)
This service allows collaboration between primary care opticians and hospital eye services.
Learning Disabilities Easy Eye Care
Enables reasonable adjustments to be made to sight tests to ensure they are appropriate and accessible.
Low Vision Service
This service offers accessible support to patients managing sight loss that is having an impact on their quality of life.
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Providing a timely assessment of the needs of a patient presenting with an eye condition.
Post-Cataract Service
Utilising the skills of optometrists for cataract patients who have undergone uncomplicated cataract surgery.
Post Vision Screening (PVS)
This service provides an enhanced sight test following a failed vision screening within school at reception age.
