There are a range of eye care services in Central East providing general and specialist care depending on your needs. These services may be provided in opticians, community clinics, or hospitals.
Primary eye care: your local optician
Opticians are usually your first point of contact for eye health concerns.
They can help with:
- Routine sight tests
- Changes in vision
- Eye discomfort, redness, or blurred vision
- Advice on glasses and contact lenses
- Identifying possible eye conditions
Specialist eye care services
Specialist eye care is provided for people who need further assessment, treatment, or ongoing support. You may be referred by your optician, your GP or another healthcare professional.
Specialist services support people with conditions such as:
- Eye injuries or trauma
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal conditions
- Other complex or long-term eye problems
Depending on your needs, care may be provided:
- In optometry practices offering extended NHS services
- In community eye care clinics
- In NHS hospitals
Your healthcare professional will explain where you are being referred, what will happen next, and expected waiting times.