The Minor Eye Conditions Service (sometimes called MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with the following minor eye problems:
- 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
- In growing lashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
It is an NHS service provided by accredited clinicians (commonly called optometrists/opticians).
Please visit Primary Eyecare website for more information and to self refer