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Wirral VisionOphthalmology Clinic

Wirral Vision is a community based eye service delivered by Ophthalmic Consultants and SeniorOphthalmic Specialist Nurses at St Georges Medical Centre. Clinics are held 5 days a week (including Saturday).

We treat and monitor eye conditions including:

• Glaucoma– diagnosis, management planning and monitoring• Ocular Hypertension – diagnosis, management planning and monitoring• Epiphora (Watery eyes)• Dry Eyes• Undiagnosed Red Eye• Non Active Retinal Abnormalities• Iritis• Conjunctivitis (not responding to treatment)• Concretions• Naevi• Loss of Vision (inc. transient loss but not sudden loss)• Mild Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis• In Growing Eyelashes• Posterior Vitreous Detachment – flashes and floaters• Blepharitis• Pingueculae and Pterygium (only symptomatic or troublesome)• Minor Surgery: - Periorbital cysts and skin tags - Conjunctival Cysts - Punctoplasty – Three Snip Procedure - Chalazion

Wirral VisionOphthalmology Clinic

Who can refer to Wirral Vision?

Opticians, GPs and other health professionals, via our referral form.

You can email us at WICCG.wirralvision@nhs.net or call us on 0151 630 8114 to request a copy of our referral form.

How long is the waiting list?

All referrals are screened within 1 working day and patients are offered an appointment within 2 working days should their referralbe appropriate for the service. Urgent referrals are seen within 1-14days and routine within 1-6 weeks.

If you have any questions, queries or need advice, please do nothesitate to contact our friendly team.

Wirral Vision gives me clear and concise informationabout my condition which gives me confidence. I amalways seen promptly and receive amazing care fromthe whole team. Steph is A1.

Mrs Protheroe, West Kirby

What people are saying about us...

”“

Wirral Vision is excellently efficient. I have been advisingpeople to come to you for years. I am sincerely grateful.

Mr Platt, Wallasey ”“

• The service is delivered and managed by consultant Ophthalmologists.

• There are 5 - 7 clinics per week including Saturdays.

• We are able see Ophthalmic emergencies the same day and, on average, within 24-48hrs. Urgent referrals are seen within 1-14 days, routine referrals are seen 1-6 weeks

• Average waiting time for an appointment is 4-6 weeks, there are no delays once an appointment is fixed.

Wirral VisionOphthalmology Clinic

Wirral Vision Ophthalmic Clinic is located within:

St. Georges Medical Centre, Field Road, New Brighton. CH45 5LN

Telephone: 0151 630 8114Fax No: 0151 203 1984Email: WICCG.wirralvision@nhs.net

We can be contacted on the web via:https://stgeorgesmedicalcentre.com/wirral-vision

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