St Georges Medical Centre

Field Road, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 5LN

Telephone: 0151 630 2080

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Wirral Vision

 

 

 

 

Wirral Vision is a community based eye service delivered by Ophthalmic Specialist Nurses at St Georges Medical Centre. Clinics are held 5 days a week (including Saturday).

We treat and monitor eye conditions including:

  • Glaucoma– diagnosis, management planning and monitoring
  • Ocular Hypertension – diagnosis, management planning and monitoring
  • Epiphora (Watery eyes)
  • Dry Eyes
  • Undiagnosed Red Eye
  • Non Active Retinal Abnormalities
  • Iritis
  • Conjunctivitis (not responding to treatment)
  • Concretions
  • Naevi
  • Loss of Vision (inc. transient loss but not sudden loss)
  • Mild Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
  • In Growing Eyelashes
  • Posterior Vitreous Detachment – flashes and floaters
  • Blepharitis
  • Pingueculae and Pterygium (only symptomatic or troublesome)
  • Minor Surgery:
    • Periorbital cysts and skin tags
    • Conjunctival Cysts
    • Punctoplasty – Three Snip Procedure
    • Chalazion

Who can refer to Wirral Vision?

Opticians, GPs and other health professionals, via our referral form

Wirral Vision Ophthalmology Referral Form

Please email referral forms to  WICCG.wirralvision@nhs.net

How long is the waiting list?

All referrals are screened within 1 working day and patients are offered an appointment within 2 working days should their referral be appropriate for the service. Urgent referrals are seen within 1-14 days and routine within 1-6 weeks.

If you have any questions, queries or need advice, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team.

 

What people are saying about us…

 “Wirral vision gives me clear and concise information about my condition which gives me confidence. I am always seen promptly and receive amazing care from the whole team. Steph is A1.”

Mrs Protheroe, West Kirby

 

“Wirral Vision is excellently efficient. I have been advising people to come to you for years. I am sincerely grateful.”

Mr Platt, Wallasey

 

  • The service is delivered and managed by consultant Ophthalmologists.
  • There are 5 – 7 clinics per week including Saturdays.
  • We are able see Ophthalmic emergencies the same day and, on average, within 24-48hrs. Urgent referrals are seen within 1-14 days, routine referrals are seen 1-6 weeks
  • Average waiting time for an appointment is 4-6 weeks, there are no delays once an appointment is fixed.

 

Wirral Vision Ophthalmic Clinic is located within:

St. Georges Medical Centre, Field Road, New Brighton. CH45 5LN

Telephone: 0151 630 8114

Fax No: 0151 203 1984

Email: WICCG.wirralvision@nhs.net

 

Wirral Vision Leaflet – printable version

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Appointment Only Extended Hours 18:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Appointment Only Extended Hours 18:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Appointment Only Extended Hours 07:30 - 08:00 & 18:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Appointment Only Extended Hours 18:30 - 19:00
  • Friday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
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