Giving You Clarity
Our Clinical Services
MECS
The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring eye related symptoms and minor eye conditions. The service is provided by specially trained and accredited MECS optometrists and opticians. Eye-related symptoms and minor eye conditions that can be treated by the service include:
MECS
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Red Eye
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Eyelid Lumps and Bumps
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Dry Eye Gritty and Uncomfortable Eyes
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Irritation and Inflammation of the Eye
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Significant Recent Sticky Discharge from the Eye or Watery Eye
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Recently Occurring Flashes and Floaters
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Painful Eye
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Ingrowing Eyelashes
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Recent and Sudden Loss of Vision
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Foreign Body in the Eye or Abrasion/ Scratch
The appointments are provided free of charge (funded by the NHS) if you are registered with a Staffordshire GP. A similar private service is available if you are registered with a GP outside the area.
Post-Operative Cataract Scheme
Following routine cataract surgery the vast majority of patients can now attend an accredited Optometrist for their four week post surgery check-up
Pre-Operative Cataract Referral Pathway
Our optometrists are trained to assess cataracts and discuss the option of a referral where appropriate. A direct referral can then take place from optometrist to a surgical provider.
Paediatric Shared Care (PSC) Scheme
Two of our optometrists are accredited to provide appointments on the PSC scheme. These appointments often follow a school screening appointment or follow an examination by an Orthoptist in a community clinic or hospital setting.