NHS and Private Eye Health Services
NHS Eye Health Services
Acute Primary Care Ophthalmology Service
APCOS (NHS)
ServiceThis is a 6 day a week acute/emergency eye problem service. The service is provided under the NHS for patients across Kent & Medway. We aim to see all patients within 36 hours and it is advisable to call ahead so we can issue you a time slot to attend. Patients are accepted as self-referrals or referrals from any optician, GP, NHS 111 or Maidstone A&E. All appointments and any medical treatment prescribed issued under the NHS, much like seeing your GP or hospital eye doctor.
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Community Ophthalmology
COT (NHS)
These ophthalmology clinics are carried out twice a week. This is not a walk-in service. We accept and see routine referrals from opticians, GPs and Maidstone hospital. These can be for a range of conditions, however, most commonly for conditions such as Glaucoma, Macula Degeneration or miscellaneous eye concerns where other professionals are not sure of the cause and would like further investigation or opinion from one of our therapeutic specialists.
Aftercare in the Community
2-week Post cataract Assessment (NHS)
For patients who have had their cataract surgery in the hospital without complications, we provide a service whereby we can carry out the final 2 week followup in the community before deciding whether to discharge or manage in the event of any complications. This service will be offered to you, if suitable, after your initial followup to surgery at the hospital.
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Specialist Dry Eye Clinics
These ophthalmology clinics are carried out twice a week. This is not a walk-in service. We accept and see routine referrals from opticians, GPs and Maidstone hospital. These can be for a range of conditions, however, most commonly for conditions such as Glaucoma, Macula Degeneration or miscellaneous eye concerns where other professionals are not sure of the cause and would like further investigation or opinion from one of our therapeutic specialists.
We recommend having an eye test every two years, though certain conditions or lifestyle factors may require more frequent visits. Our optometrists will advise you on the best schedule to keep your eyes healthy.
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It was great to be able to bring my elderly dad for local treatment for an eye injury rather than have to take him to hospital following referral via the APCOS service. Our family were delighted with the prompt, friendly and professional service and the condition has completely resolved with minimal distress for dad. Thank you all, including Emily the receptionist who was so helpful sorting out the initial appointment over the phone.
Sue Beacher
It was my first visit today following a referral to the Ophthalmology Clinic from my Optician. The staff were very friendly and professional. I felt at ease throughout the consultation and everything was explained to me clearly. I shall be very happy to return when my next review takes place in 6 months.
Keith Victor Meldrew Malyon
Eye 2 Eye is a wonderful Optician, always putting me at ease and answering all my questions. You truly couldn’t ask for a better optician to take care of you and your loved ones.
Riley Jones
Eye 2 Eye is so great! I’ve recommended their practice to all my friends, family, and coworkers. Now, we all can rest assured knowing we see an eye doctor who knows their stuff and really cares.
Payton Hillman
Patients' experiences
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