Friarage eye outpatients department

If you need to reschedule or have any concerns regarding your appointment, please feel free to contact us at the following phone numbers:

• 01609 762073
• 01609 764583
• 01609 763283

Our team is here to assist you and ensure that you receive the care and attention you need. 

You may be seen by a doctor, optometrist, orthoptist, nurse, ophthalmic technicians or a variety of these professionals during your outpatient appointment. 

You may also need to attend a clinic for a test, treatment, advice and support. 

Before your appointment

There are a number of items you need to bring with you which will help us during your appointment. These items may not apply to everyone but we ask you to consider this list: 

• Spectacles and reading glasses
• Wear your contact lenses, unless attending the corneal topography clinic
• A list of current medications or bring the medication boxes with you 
• Insulin or something to eat if you are diabetic
• Sunglasses – you may be given eye drops which increase light sensitivity
• Consider bringing a book to read

Getting to your appointment

Please view the Friarage hospital map to find out where the eye outpatients department is located.

At your appointment

During your appointment you may need to have drops put into your eyes to help us examine them. This can make your vision blurry and sensitive to light.

You should not drive for a period of time after your appointment as these drops affect some patients for longer than others. Therefore, we advise you bring someone with you. 

You may have a number of diagnostic tests while you are here, to avoid you having to come back on another day. This could mean that your visit could last a few hours. 

We utilise DrDoctor to let you know about the details of your appointment electronically. If you haven’t accessed the link sent to your mobile phone within 48 hours, you will be sent a letter by post.