Eye care

• Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)

  Conditions that can be seen under the service include:
  – Red eye or eyelids
  – Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes
  – Irritation and inflammation of the eye
  – Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
  – Recently occurring flashes or floaters
  – Ingrowing eyelashes
  – Recent and sudden loss of vision
  – Foreign body in the eye
  
  Please note, this is not a sight test.
  
  If you are unsure whether your symptoms can be assessed and treated by the service, please contact a participating optician who will advise you. Also, if you have a major eye condition that is being regularly monitored by your optometrist or hospital eye service, this will not be covered by this service; for example, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
  
  Website
  www.primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice

Local opticians

• Jenks Tamworth – 01827 62792
• Specsavers Tamworth – 01827 60622
• Vision Express – 01827 316300