Minor Eye Conditions (MEC)

Patients with a range of eye conditions can ring 0800 316 9200 to seek advice on treatment of:

  • Dry eye
  • Foreign body in the eye
  • Gritty and/or uncomfortable eyes
  • In-growing eyelashes
  • Irritation and inflammation of the eye
  • Recent occurring flashes or floaters
  • Recent and sudden loss of vision
  • Red eye or eyelids
  • Significant recent sticky discharge from one/both eyers
  • Watery eye

If the patient needs to be seen they will be directed by the MEC Service to see one of the town’s 3 participating Opticians (Kings, Redferns & Specsavers). Please note, patients are unable to self-refer and must ring the 0800 number to get an appointment.