Minor Eye Conditions Service

Anyone over the age of 10 years old, living and registered with a GP in Waltham Forest can self-refer to be seen in the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) for specialist Care.

The service provides free treatment to patients with a range of eye conditions, being seen by local optometrists with the knowledge and skill to see patients at a number of approved optician’s practices – saving them a visit to the GP or hospital. 

There is no need to make a GP appointment, visit Accident and Emergency or eye casualty departments if you are suffering with any of the conditions listed below.

Patients 18 years and over

– Red eye
– Blurred vision
– Dry eyes
– Watery eyes
– Lesions and abrasions
– Visual field defects
– Blepharitis (condition where the edges of the eyelids become red and swollen)

Patients 10 Years and over

– Reduction in vision in one or both eyes
– Blepharitis and Meibomian Cyst (Inflammation or a lump in the upper or lower eyelid)
– Red Eye (also known as bloodshot eyes)

Please see below links for some local opticians:

Woodford Eye Clinic

Henry Morgan Opticians

Specsavers Chingford

Specsavers Walthamstow

E4 Eyes