Diabetes Services in Wolverhampton

Eye Services

See under Wolverhampton Diabetes Centre

Wolverhampton optometrists have supported diabetes care over many years. Some are trained to deal with diabetes eye disease. They are listed at the end of this document. Your are entitled to a free NHS eye check with any optician but only those listed can undertake the diabetes eye examination. So long as you are registered with a Wolverhampton GP, and have not had an examination in the last year, you are entitled to this special check. Ask for a test!

Hospital Specialist Services
Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary
Compton Road
Wolverhampton. WV3 9QR

General Enquiries
01902 695800

Appointment Enquiries
01902 695818

Lead Consultant
Mr Maurice Headon
01902 695820

Serious diabetes related eye disease can cause blindness. Highly specialized techniques are available to prevent this from happening, including laser light therapy. The specialist eye service works closely with the specialist diabetes team, to support the Wolverhampton Diabetes Eye Screening programme, in a jointly run clinic in the Wolverhampton Diabetes Centre.

Patients who require on-going specialist eye follow-up and treatment are seen in the Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary Clinic. People with other eye disease such as glaucoma and cataract are also dealt with at the Eye Infirmary. Referral to these services is by your general practitioner, specialist diabetes services and Opticians. Urgent and emergency problems can be seen at the emergency department of the Eye Infirmary.