Working alongside Ophthalmologists we provide Specialist Optometrist support for the Acute Referral Clinics (ARC) at the main eye clinic, Level 04, Gledhow wing at St. James’s University Hospital.
Specialist optometrists, with independent prescribing, at present support the Acute Referral Clinics on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings.
There is more information on our Independent prescribing web page.
The ARC Service is for patients with eye problems which are either Accidents or Emergencies; if you feel your condition is not this urgent please arrange an appointment with your GP or see your own optician who can refer you if necessary. NHS 111 can be contacted if you are unsure whether your condition is an emergency or not.
The Consultant Ophthalmologist lead for this service is Mr John Buchan.
Clinics
Acute Referral Clinics run every weekday, in the mornings and afternoons normally in the main eye clinic, Level 4, Gledhow wing at St. James’s University Hospital. Patients requiring assessment out of hours will normally be seen by the Ophthalmologist on call.
Waiting times
Please be aware that as this is an acute service you may be waiting up to four hours to be seen from the time you book in for your appointment.