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Northenden Group Practice
489 Palatine Road, Northenden,Manchester, M22 4DH
Tel: 0161 998 3206
Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 6.30pm
Monday - late appointments to 7.30 pm
Gatley Green Surgery
94/96 Church Road, Gatley, Cheshire, SK8 4NQ
Tel: 0161 428 2514
Opening Times From Monday 3rd October 2022
Mondays & Tuesdays: 8.00am - 14.00pm
(For prebooked Nurse/HCA appointments only)
Our surgery phones are covered by the out of hours service daily between 1pm and 2pm.
Calls during this time will not be answered by the surgery.
Our website has moved - Please use the following link:
https://www.northendengp.org
Upcoming Surgery Closures
Wednesday 9th November 1pm-6.30pm
Our phones will go to Go To Doc at 1pm. The front desk will be closed from 1pm.
Please ensure you collect any prescriptions/drop off any samples before 1pm.
Alternatively, please arrange your visit for another day.
Our Gatley branch phones are currently closed. Please check our wesbite/Facebook for updates. We apologise for the inconvenience.
The Manchester Red Eye Service
You can now get walk-in assessment and treatment for red, sore or itchy eyes through your local optometrist.
What is the Red Eye Service?
This is a free service available to all patients over the age of 12 years who are registered with a Manchester GP.
The service provides a patient experiencing recently occurring red eye conditions with appropriate treatment closer to home or work.
The service is provided by accredited optometrists (also known as opticians) with the specialist knowledge and skills to carry out this work at a local optometry practice.
Eye conditions which can be treated in the Red Eye Service.
The service is designed for recently occurring medical eye conditions such as:
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Red eye/s or eyelids.
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Significant recent discharge from or watering of the eye.
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Irritation and inflammation of eye/s or eyelids.
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Stye – infection at the edge of the eyelid.
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Tear dysfunction – dry eye.
If you are unsure whether your symptoms qualify, please contact one of the optometry practices who can advise you.
How do I access the Red Eye Service?
Please be aware that your normal optometry practice may have chosen not to offer this service.
You can contact any of these practices directly (self-refer) to make an appointment and ask to be seen under the Red Eye Service.
Appointments are available during normal working hours and you will be seen within 24 hours.
Alternatively, your GP or other healthcare professional may refer you to the optometrist for treatment.
What happens when I see the optometrist?
The optometrist will discuss your eye history, any symptoms you may be experiencing and any related medical history.
You will receive an eye assessment relevant to your symptoms. This does not replace the routine sight test.
Please take your glasses and a list of current medications with you to the appointment.
As a result of the consultation you may be:
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Given appropriate treatment by the optometrist, this may include a follow-up appointment.
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Referred to your GP for appropriate treatment if your eye condition is related to your general health.
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Referred directly to the hospital eye service, if your eye condition is more serious.
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Following your appointment the optometrist will notify your GP about the outcome of your consultation in order to ensure your medical records are updated.
Please note:
This service does not replace the routine eye examination.
A sight test will not be performed as part of the assessment or treatment and you will not be issued with a prescription for glasses.
Remember:
You may not be able to drive immediately after your eye examination.
Eye conditions not treated under the Red Eye Service
If you have any of the following conditions you must go directly to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL:
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Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
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Considerable eye pain
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Significant trauma, such as penetration injury or lacerations to the eye(s) or lid(s)
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Chemical injury or burns
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Problems arising from recent eye surgery
Further Information