{"id":3,"date":"2021-04-08T14:31:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/opticians\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2022-11-08T14:31:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T14:31:01","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/opticians\/","title":{"rendered":"Opticians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you have an eye problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please contact an optometrist in the first instance for all eye conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-regular-font-size\">Optometrists across Lothian will offer you a triage phone consultation<br>to assess the urgency of your condition and arrange an appointment<br>accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-regular-font-size\">If you have an urgent eye problem out of hours you should phone<br>NHS 24 on 111 anytime day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-regular-font-size\">You can  also find more information about eye care at:<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/tests-and-treatments\/eyecare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nhsinform.scot\/tests-and-treatments\/eyecare<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyes.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eyes.Scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free eye examinations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How can your local opticians help you?\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/783321195?h=85cbc068c7&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How can your local opticians help you?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a UK resident, you can get a free NHS eye examination in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not just to test your sight \u2013 it\u2019s a thorough examination to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>check the health of your eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>find any eye problems before they become more serious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>look for signs of other health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a UK resident who is living abroad part-time or visiting Scotland, the rules are more complicated. You will need to ask an optician\u2019s practice whether you can have a free NHS eye examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do I get my free NHS eye examination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get your eyes examined free of charge by any optometrist in Scotland who provides NHS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An optometrist is a health professional who is trained to examine your eyes to look for signs of eye disease and to check your sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most opticians\u2019 practices have an optometrist who provides NHS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an eye test in England, you may have to pay for it. You cannot then claim a refund in Scotland even if you are a Scottish resident. Free NHS eye examinations for all are only available if they take place in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information see NHSInform &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/care-support-and-rights\/nhs-services\/ophthalmics\/your-entitlements-to-nhs-ophthalmic-services\" target=\"_blank\">Am I entitled to a free NHS eye test?<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do if you have an eye problem? Please contact an optometrist in the first instance for all eye conditions. Optometrists across Lothian will offer you a triage phone consultationto assess the urgency of your condition and arrange an appointmentaccordingly. 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