The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by accredited optometrists (also commonly called opticians).
What conditions are included in the service?
If you are experiencing any of the following, you can arrange an appointment with an optometrist through the Minor Eye Conditions service:
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry, gritty or uncomfortable eyes
- Eye irritation and inflammation
- A lot of recent discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes or floaters
- Painful eye
- Ingrowing lashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye.
This service is delivered by Primary Eye Care. Follow the link below for more information and to find your nearest practice.
Primary Eyecare minor eye conditions service