Minor Eye Conditions

The service should provide for the assessment and treatment of a number of eye care conditions in the community and be provided by accredited local ophthalmic practitioners who have a range of equipment to facilitate detailed examination of the eye, as well as the specialist knowledge and skill. The service will be accessed by patients direct from the local ophthalmic practitioner, either by: • self-referral to the service via local signposting ("self-referral") • attending a GP or Pharmacist who recommends attendance and treatment ("GP or Pharmacist referral") • an ophthalmic practitioner may refer a patient to themselves for a MECS assessment if the patient and their condition fulf…

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