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Checked 4 October 2026Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Use Health and Social Care services and Northern Ireland support. Hospital referral rules differ from the rest of the UK.

Contact each service directly to check eligibility, catchment and referral arrangements. A listing here is not permission to attend an eye casualty or clinic.

For sudden or serious sight changes

HSC eye service

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust ophthalmology

Adult and children's eye care, including low vision and genetics. Referral is through an optometrist, GP or clinician; Royal Victoria Eye Casualty is referral-only.

Nation charity

RNIB Northern Ireland

Practical and emotional support, employment information, technology advice and local activities for people affected by sight loss in Northern Ireland.

Official sources checked 4 October 2026. Selected examples only. Local services and referral rules change, so check the official page before you travel.

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