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FREE assessment under the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) if your GP is located in London Borough of Brent
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FREE assessment under the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) if your GP is located in London Borough of Brent •
If you are experiencing sudden eye pain, redness, flashes of light, floaters, blurred vision, swelling, or discomfort and your GP is located in London Borough of Brent you may be eligible for free assessment under the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS).
Neasden Eye Clinic is MECS-accredited, allowing our optometrists to assess and manage urgent eye conditions without the need to visit your GP or A&E. Through the MECS scheme, many eye problems can be examined, treated, or referred appropriately on the same day, helping you receive the right care quickly and locally.
Our approach is personal and thorough — we take the time to listen to your concerns, carry out a detailed eye examination, and clearly explain your options, whether that involves treatment, monitoring, or referral to specialist services.
If you believe your eye issue is urgent, please contact us to book the next available MECS appointment.
Call us on 020 8450 8153 to check your eligibility and arrange an appointment with our MECS-qualified optometrist.
What is MECS?
MECS (Minor Eye Conditions Service) is an NHS-supported scheme that allows you to be seen by a MECS-qualified optometrist for urgent eye problems without needing to visit your GP or A&E.
At Neasden Eye Clinic, we are MECS accredited, meaning we can assess, manage, and advise on a wide range of minor and urgent eye conditions quickly and safely. In many cases, treatment or reassurance can be provided on the same day, and if needed, we can refer you directly to specialist services.
MECS is designed to give patients faster access to eye care, closer to home, while reducing unnecessary pressure on NHS GP surgeries and hospital eye departments.
What eye problems does MECS cover?
MECS may be suitable if you are experiencing:
Red or painful eyes
Sudden blurred or reduced vision
Flashes of light or new floaters
Eye infections or inflammation
Foreign bodies in the eye
Dry, irritated, or uncomfortable eyes
Eye injuries or trauma (non-severe)
If you are unsure whether your symptoms are covered, our team will be happy to advise.
Do I have to pay for MECS?
For eligible patients, MECS appointments are NHS-funded. Eligibility depends on your symptoms and local NHS criteria, which our team can check for you when you contact us.
How do I book a MECS appointment?
MECS appointments must be booked by phone so we can assess urgency and availability.
Call us on 020 8450 8153 to speak to our team and arrange the next available appointment with our MECS-qualified optometrist.