Primary Eye Service

Advice and Treatment

If you have an acute eye problem, you can visit a local optician on an urgent basis. This service is available for all ages and is FREE.

You can self-refer without needing a GP appointment. The service covers:

  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain or discomfort
  • Red eye
  • Dry eye/gritty/itchy/watery
  • Recent sticky discharge from the eye
  • Something in your eye
  • Emergency contact lens removal
  • In-growing eyelash
  • A recent or sudden increase of flashers or floaters in your vision
  • Lumps and bumps in the vicinity of the eye

Please note that the following conditions are not covered and should be presented to A&E:

  • Complete loss of vision
  • Significant trauma to your eye
  • Chemical injury or burn

Our closest optician is:

ASDA Opticians Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4NU, Phone: 01494 899098

You can also use the following link to find other opticians