Local Information for Patients
Information leaflets on many eye conditions can be found on the leaflets page
Learn More Vist the Documents for Practitioners page on the GMLOCs website:
CUES (Urgent/acute eye problem service)
If you have an eye problems such as:
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• Red or painful eye or eyelids
• Recently occurring flashes and floaters
• Recent and sudden loss of vision
• Foreign body in the eye
you can contact one of the CUES accredited optometry practices.
Practice Search Vist the PES website for more information
Post-operative Cataract
You can find a practice that provided post-operative reports here:
Learn More Vist the Find a Practice page on the GMPEC website:/span>
Stop before the Op
Patients are advised to stop smoking before any operation. There is a very informative website which explains the reasons why and also a YouTube video on the subject.
Learn More Stop before the Op!
Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease
In Bolton this service is not provided from optical practices. You will be sent an appointment by the NHS when your screening is due.