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 clinicians (commonly called optometrists/opticians). If you have a NEW minor eye complaint you can refer yourself to be seen quickly by specialised NHS optometrists under the Newham Minor Eye Conditions Service.
Available to all Newham residents registered with a Newham GP over the age 10. The link below gives more information about the service and contact numbers of participating optometrists to call and arrange an appointment.
You can self-refer, without needing a GP appointment. What is covered:
What Conditions Can Be Treated by the Service?
If you are experiencing:
- 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
You can arrange an appointment with an accredited clinician (optometrist/optician) through the Minor Eye Conditions service, using this link: List of MECs Clinic in Newham