Worried about your sight? One-stop clinic in Streatham

Advice and Information - 10 February 2020

Patients are getting treatment and advice closer to where they live thanks to the opening of Guy’s and St Thomas’ new Low Vision Clinic at Streatham Library.
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The one-stop clinic which opened in 2017 means that patients with a visual impairment can have their appointment with an optometrist from Guy’s and St Thomas’, get support to stay independent at home, and find out about local events and activities for the visually impaired – all under one roof and on the same day.

To find out more about the Low Vision Clinic at Streatham Library contact

020 7188 4569

or visit 

www.southlondonvision.org

Worried about your eyes?

If you are worried about your sight, your first action should be to go and see your local optician in the high street. You may be entitled to a free eye test – click here for more information.  You may be eligible for special offers on glasses from some opticians.

This website also offers information for people with low vision including factsheets, a list of clinics and other useful resources.

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