Emergency eyecare
Red eye? Flashes or floaters? Recent onset eye problem?
Don’t go to hospital, ask your Optometrist!
This is an NHS funded service available from Optical eye Lusions.
What is the difference between an Optometrist and an Independent Prescribing (IP) Optometrist?
An Independent Prescribing (IP) Optometrist has gained a higher qualification (Dip TP (IP) Diploma in Therapeutic Prescribing – Independent Prescribing) which allows them to prescribe any medications (drops, creams, tablets) required to help your eye condition, the same as your GP.
This higher qualification allows us to quickly and appropriately manage many eye conditions that you may have previously thought needed to be dealt with by your GP or by an eye doctor in A&E.
How quickly can I be treated?
We have emergency same-day or next day emergency appointments available for patients who have an urgent eye problem, such as a sudden loss of vision, foreign body in their eye, flashing lights and floaters, suspected infection, red or uncomfortable eye(s).
If you are registered at a Solihull or Birmingham practice, you may be eligible for a free CUES appointment (Community Urgent Eyecare Service).
Will I need to come back for a review appointment?
In certain circumstances, a follow up appointment is required. This allows the IP Optometrist to monitor your eye condition and ensure it is improving. We are able to schedule this around you, meaning minimal disruption to your day.