The Stockport Minor Eye Conditions service provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye conditions. The service is for people registered with a Stockport GP – adults and children (children under 16 years must be accompanied at their appointment by an adult).
The service is provided by MECS accredited optometrists (also known as opticians) who have specialist knowledge, training and skills.
Minor eye conditions that can be treated by the service include:
- Red eye or eyelids
- Dry eye gritty and uncomfortable eyes
- Irritation and inflammation of the eye
- Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
- Recently occurring flashes and floaters
- Painful eye
- Ingrowing eyelashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision
- Foreign body in the eye
Local participating opticians include:
Taylor & Dewhurst
33 Compstall Road, Romiley SK6 4BT
0161 430 2037
Garlands Opticians
14 Berrycroft Lane, Romiley SK6 3AU
0161 430 5108
Roger Fisher
29 Stockport Road, Marple SK6 6BD
0161 427 1319
Specsavers
65 Merseyway, Stockport SK1 1QW
0161 477 6161
If you are unsure whether your symptoms can be assessed and treated by the service, please contact one of the participating optometry practices who will advise you.
Please note: If you have an eye condition that is being regularly monitored by your optometrist or hospital eye service, this will not be covered by MECS; for example cataracts, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
To book an appointment, telephone an approved optometrist directly (self-refer). On contacting the optometry practice, you will be asked some questions about your symptoms in order to assess how quickly you need to be seen by the service.
Depending on your symptoms, you will be seen within 24 hours or 5 working days.
