Any opticians on the dibb

[Floridaagogo]

Is there anyone here please who would be able to advise me if I need to see an optician ?

[Beana10]

I am not an optician but worked in optics for 21 years.
I’ll try help

[Floridaagogo]

Thank you.i have had sore eyes for three weeks.they are red,bloodshot,sore and itchy,and when I wake in the morning my eyelids are swollen.i have used chloramphenicol eye ointment for 3 weeks (incase of conjunctivitis) and sodium cromoglcate (incase of allergies) .its settles down but never goes completely.do you think I need to see an optician?

[ClaireNJ]

I would’ve thought see a Dr 🤔

[marypoppins38]

I would see a doctor rather than an optician. Ask him to check your thyroid levels too as this can affect your eyes. Hope you are ok x

[Hedingham]

Our local Specsavers offers an eye health check service, I think it’s £25. My DD used it recently when she had a sore eye, it saved a trip to a&e and she had an answer there and then.

[Andybear]

Whenever I have a medical problem I go and see a medical professional rather than post on a forum full of strangers ...

[mickchick]

Well said, Andybear. I have often thought that it should be against Dibb rules to seek or give medical advice on here.

[Floridaagogo]

I wasn’t looking fo medical advice but advice regarding the problem of who it would be best to see.wont bother next time

[Floridaagogo]

Originally Posted by Andybear

Whenever I have a medical problem I go and see a medical professional rather than post on a forum full of strangers ...

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Thank you.very helpful.