Expert Care for Eye Conditions
If you’re experiencing an eye problem, you don’t need to wait for a GP or visit a pharmacy – your Optometrist is your first port of call.
At Wallace Opticians, our Independent Prescribing Optometrists are fully qualified to diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of eye conditions right here in the community.
Why Choose Us for Eye Conditions?
- No need for a GP appointment – see us directly for expert eye care.
- Prescriptions available on-site – we can prescribe medications for most eye conditions.
- Specialist care for a range of eye problems – from infections to dry eye and beyond.
- Local, accessible, and dedicated to your eye health.
Common Eye Conditions We Manage
Our Independent Prescribing Optometrists can assess, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of eye conditions, including those listed in the College of Optometrists Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs):
Red or Painful Eyes
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial, viral, allergic)
- Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)
- Styes and chalazion (blocked eyelid glands)
- Corneal abrasions (scratches/surface injuries)
- Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye)
- Subconjunctival haemorrhage (burst blood vessel on the eye surface)
Dry, Gritty or Watery Eyes
- Dry Eye Syndrome (Evaporative or Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye)
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
- Blocked tear ducts (Epiphora)
- Exposure keratopathy (linked to incomplete blinking)
Sudden Vision Changes or Light Sensitivity
- Corneal infections (keratitis)
- Iritis (a form of uveitis)
- Contact lens-related infections
- Flashes & floaters (assessing risk of retinal detachment)
Other Common Conditions
- Eyelid problems (ectropion, entropion)
- Herpes simplex/zoster eye infections
- Superficial foreign bodies in the eye (removal and management)
- Allergic eye reactions
What Can an Independent Prescribing Optometrist Do?
Our Independent Prescribers can diagnose and manage all conditions covered by the CMGs and prescribe any necessary medications, provided they are not controlled drugs or administered intravenously. This means we can offer faster treatment without the need for a referral in most cases.
How to Get Help for an Eye Condition
If you’re experiencing an issue with your eyes, don’t wait. Call us today, and let our expert team take care of you. We will triage your condition by phone and offer an appropriate appointment. If we are closed, please call NHS 111 for advice.
📞 Call us on (01501) 740855
📍 Visit us at 33A West Main Street, Whitburn
Your vision and eye health are our priority – let us help get them back to top performance.
