If you have a problem with your eyes, please visit your local optometrist. Every high street opticians have an optometrist who provides NHS services.
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If your optician is closed, and you can’t wait until it reopens, call NHS 24 on 111 right away.
If you have an eye problem such as a scratch or something that is stuck in your eye, you should call NHS 24 on 111. For eye injuries that requires immediate emergency treatment, you should go to your nearest A&E.
Children under 1
Children under 1 should still go to their local community optician, who can then refer onwards to other health care professionals in primary or secondary care if needed.
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