If you have any sudden eye problem it is important to seek an urgent eye appointment. Here at McGovern Opticians, we offer a service called NI PEARS (Northern Ireland Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service). This is a free service covered under the Health Service in Northern Ireland (NHS) providing your symptoms meet the criteria.

The NI PEARS service is for patients who develop a sudden eye condition such as:

• Red eye(s)
• Pain and/or discomfort in the eyes, or around the eye area
• Sudden reduction in vision in one or both eyes
• Recent onset or sudden increase of flashes and/or floaters in one or both eyes
• Suspected foreign body in the eye

If you are unsure whether your symptoms qualify you for an NI PEARS examination please contact the practice.

Our optometrists Donal and Lorcan are NI Pears accredited and will give your eyes a thorough examination, recommend what treatment is required to manage the problem or advise on what further assessment is needed.