11/06/2026
You don’t always need to see your GP or visit the Emergency Unit for urgent eye problems. 👁️
High street opticians run a range of NHS services and can diagnose, manage and treat eye conditions directly in-store.
A local optometrist can offer an urgent eye examination if you’re experiencing minor eye injuries, red or infected eyes, a foreign body in the eye or sudden changes in vision.
An urgent eye examination is more in-depth than a routine sight test and is completely free under the NHS.
Next time you require urgent eye care, phone or walk into your closest opticians to receive expert and convenient care in the community.