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MECS

Aims of a MECS service

  • A MECS consultation provides a timely assessment of the needs of a patient presenting with an eye condition (usually within 24 hours of the patient presenting to the practice if the condition is deemed urgent, or within 14 days if deemed non-urgent)

  • Reduce unnecessary visits to the hospital eye service or A+E

  • Reduce the pressure on GP practices

  • Quick access to high quality eye services

  • Appropriate and timely referral to the hospital eye service when necessary

Who can provide the service?

  •  Specially trained and accredited community optometrists and dispensing opticians.

What is a “Minor Eye Condition”?

Basically something that has changed with your eyes recently (usually within the last three days). This includes but is not limited to:

  • Red eyes

  • Sore/painful eyes

  • Sudden onset of blurred vision or loss of vision

  • “Flashes and floaters”

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