“It is recommended that you have an eye test at least every two years and more frequently if you are in a higher risk group, your optometrist or doctor will tell you if this is the case.”
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RNIB offers a range of help online and through its Helpline and hospital eye clinics, including:
▪ Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs):these are eye care professionals and are based in most hospital eye clinics. They can help you with any questions or worries around your eye treatment.
▪ A UK-wide helpline (0303 123 9999) gives access to RNIB’s eye care advice service.
▪ A large selection of eye condition information booklets are available which feature information on an A-Z of eye conditions to order or download. If your eye condition is not listed then call our Helpline and our eye health team can give you reliable and trustworthy information.
▪ The RNIB online shop shop.rnib.org.uk stocks some drops dispensers that can be helpful.
▪ RNIB have also recently published an Eye Care Support Pathway booklet, which you can download and use if you have eye care needs and/or sight loss The Eye Care Support Pathway
rnib.in/EyeCareSupportPathway
RNIB is here to support you. Call us on 0303 123 9999 at any stage of your eye care journey for further information, advice and support.