Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)

If you are worried about a recent eye condition, there is a free service to offer advice. There is no need to book a GP appointment first.

MECS is provided by the Community Health and Eye Care organisation.

The following eye conditions can be treated by this service:

• Red eye
• Dry, gritty, and uncomfortable eyes
• Irritation and inflammation of the eye
• Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
• recently occurring or sudden increase of flashes or floaters
• Painful eye
• Ingrowing eyelashes
• Recent and sudden reduced vision
• Something in your eye

Further information on this service can be found at 

www.shropshireccg.nhs.uk/local-services/patient-care/the-minor-eye-conditions-service/

Call 01743 297027 or 01772 717167 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email chec.stoptom@nhs.net to find out where your nearest optometry practice is so you can attend the MECS service.