Minor Eye Conditions Service

MINOR EYE CONDITIONS SERVICE The following conditions are seen under the MECS;

• Watery eyes

• In-growing lashes (trichiasis) – feels like they have something in their eye

• Superficial foreign bodies

• Inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis – red, flaky and itchy lids)

• Dry eye (gritty / itchy / stinging / burning)

• Red eye (with normal vision and no pain)

• Flashing lights and ‘’floaters’’

• Styes and lid lumps (chalazion / hordeolum)

This a free service, even for those who would pay for normal eye tests. The patient can contact the optician directly and ask for a MECS appointment