A sudden change in your sight needs urgent advice. See who to contact

Checked 4 October 2026England

South East

Oxford is one of several starting points: services and community support also cover other parts of the South East.

Contact each service directly to check eligibility, catchment and referral arrangements. A listing here is not permission to attend an eye casualty or clinic.

For sudden or serious sight changes

NHS eye service

Oxford Eye Hospital, John Radcliffe

Hospital eye services based at the John Radcliffe, with a centre at the Horton General and outpatient clinics. Check the official site for referral, appointment and urgent-care details.

NHS eye service

Southampton eye unit

Official contacts for the eye unit at Southampton General Hospital, with links to travel and service information.

Local charity

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey

Support in Surrey for vision impairment, hearing loss and deafblindness, including children and young people, equipment, technology and communication.

Official sources checked 4 October 2026. Selected examples only. Local services and referral rules change, so check the official page before you travel.

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