What happens at an NHS sight test
What the optometrist checks, how long the test takes, what the results mean and how often to go back.
Eye care in the UK, explained
Sight tests, screening, children, eye drops, registration and surgery. Each guide is written in plain English and links to the NHS page behind the text.
Diabetic eye screening explained
Who is invited, what happens at the appointment, what the result letters mean and why you should still have ordinary sight tests.
Children's eye care on the NHS
The checks every child gets, the signs to watch for, free glasses and what happens if a problem is found.
How to use eye drops
A step-by-step method, what to do if you miss a dose, how long bottles last and aids which make drops easier.
Being registered as sight impaired
How certification (CVI) and registration work, what the two levels mean and the help registration opens up.
Cataract surgery on the NHS
When surgery is offered, what the operation involves, recovery, and the questions to ask before you agree.