NHS treatment for Red Eyes at our local opticians

We now offer minor eye conditions service (MECS) paid for by the NHS

How to obtain fast local advise for red eye problems:

For red eyes call us to be seen under the  minor eye conditions service (MECS) paid for by the NHS. MECS is an enhanced Optometric service in Essex, provided by Primary eycare Ltd.

This service is paid for by the NHS if you are registered with any GP near Colchester Essex, click here for a list

If you suffer from red eyes, please contact us by phone, numbers at the top and bottom of this page, or you can email us here: contact us

Red eyes vary from a minor issue to one affecting your eye sight significantly.

It is always best to seek advised from a MECS qualified Optometrist, we aim to see you as soon as possible depending on the urgency, please call us for advise, numbers at the either end of this page.

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Red eyes which can be assessed and treated under the NHS MECS scheme

We have an excellent interaction with our local eye clinic in Essex near Colchester, if you need to be referred for second opinion, treatment or an urgent appointment, this can be done via the excellent NHS MECS scheme or via secure NHS email direct to the eye clinic. We also offer telephone triage for eye problems, this can at times be done very effectively without having to attend our local practices. An image of your eye issue can be sent to our email, available at the bottom of this page.

Received emails from patients who visited us under MECS

Dear Mr Kleyn Thank you for seeing me at short notice yesterday. I was called for an appointment at Colchester eye clinic at 3.15 yesterday afternoon.  Your diagnosis (viral infection) was spot on confirmed by the doctor who examined me. He gave me the medication to deal with the problem and will see me again in 4 weeks. Already, the vision in the affected eye has improved. So, I am very grateful for the way in which you dealt with me, thank you again.
MK Subject: Eye sore
Hi Following my visit today, what a good idea to have your eyes checked by a specialist (Simon Kleyn) who was very professional and helpful. I would also like to thank the staff on reception as they were very helpful and polite. Many Thanks
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Covered by NHS MECS Scheme
  • Loss of vision
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain or discomfort
  • Red eyes
  • Foreign body injury
  • Emergency contact lens problems
  • Dry / Gritty / Itchy eye
  • Watery eye
  • In-growing eyelashes
  • Lumps and bumps near the eye
  • Double vision
  • Flashes / floaters
  • Loss of peripheral vision

When To See Simon Kleyn Optician - Optometrist

Make an appointment for an eye test / examination if you notice any changes in your vision. If you develop sudden vision changes, such as double vision or flashes of light, sudden eye pain, or sudden headache, call us straight away. 

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Speak to Simon Kleyn Optician – Optometrist to find out how we can help you find the best solution to your eye problems.

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Areas we cover and provide eye tests for:

Halstead Essex, Braintree, Coggeshall, Hedingham, Eight Ash Green, Stanway Colchester Essex, Marks Tey, Bradwell, Stisted, Earls Colne

Kirby Cross, Kirby Le Soken, Thorpe Le Soken, Holland on Sea, Great Holland, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Oakley, Walton on the Naze, Harwich, Dovercourt, Frinton on Sea

Simon Kleyn Opticians
Optometrist In Frinton On Sea & Earls Colne
Skopticians Frinton On Sea
  • 107-109 Pole Barn Ln, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 9NQ
  • 01255 678 471
  • frinton@skopticians.co.uk
Skopticians Earls Colne
  • 106 High St, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2QX
  • 01787 223 213
  • earls@skopticians.co.uk