Urgent advice line: 01708 435 000 Ext. 6662
Please fill in the urgent eye care referral form [docx] 17KB and email it to bhrut.urgenteyecare@nhs.net
Red extreme heat warning
Very high temperatures are expected this week, so we’re asking everyone to take a little extra care if you’re visiting one of our hospitals.
Our teams are working hard to keep services running safely.
Please take a few simple steps to stay safe and comfortable:
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
- Keep cool by wearing light, loose clothing
- Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey if needed
- Read more on how to stay safe during hot weather
Can’t make your appointment?
If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Find out more on how to manage your appointment.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our patients, visitors and staff safe during the hot weather.
Low vision
RNIB Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO): Caroline Christou
- Email: caroline.christou@nhs.net or brut.eclo@nhs.net
- Number: 01708 503 278
Patients should be referred to one of our services for diagnosis and management before being referred to the low vision service. Please include patient name, NHS number, date of birth, and contact details on any referral.
Refer routinely unless they are a vulnerable person and struggling with activities of daily living, there are risks in the home, a history of depression, or recent falls etc.
If the causative condition is known, please refer to that subspecialty e.g. macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa to medical retina.
If possible, please state near and distance vision, current and previous low vision aids with approximate dates, and whether they have previously been registered as sight impaired (SI) or severely sight impaired (SSI).