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Eye care in the UK, explained

Sight tests, screening, children, eye drops, registration and surgery. Each guide is written in plain English and links to the NHS page behind the text.

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Diabetic eye screening explained

Who is invited, what happens at the appointment, what the result letters mean and why you should still have ordinary sight tests.

How to use eye drops

A step-by-step method, what to do if you miss a dose, how long bottles last and aids which make drops easier.

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