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Riverside Surgery

525 New Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 2AG

Telephone: 0151 645 3464

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The Minor Eye Condition Service (MECS) is now available at local opticians

Posted on September 8th, 2026

Are you suffering with an urgent eye problem? Red Eyes, flashes, floaters or any other recent eye problem? The Minor Eye Condition Service can offer you an appointment at your local opticians.

Symptoms that can be seen under the service include:

• Red eye or eyelids
• Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes
• Irritation and inflammation of the eye
• Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye
• Recently occurring flashes or floaters
• In-growing eyelashes
• Recent and sudden loss of vision
• Foreign body in the eye

Find a participating practice at primaryeyecare.co.uk

Minor Eye Clinic Leaflet