In order to further reduce the risk to patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish Government have asked that the number of community optometry practices providing face-to-face eye care be limited.

To support emergency face-to-face eyecare during this period, NHS Lothian has established an Emergency Eyecare Treatment Centre.

In order to access this service, patients must first phone their local optometry practice (see list of open practices below) and be assessed over the phone. If a face-to-face appointment is necessary, then an appointment will be arranged for that patient.

Click here to see a list of optometry practices offering telephone assessment in Lothian.