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NHS Wales: Wales General Ophthalmic Services
Public guidance on urgent eye examinations, routine eligibility, low-vision assessments, mobile services and finding an optometrist in Wales.
Wales
Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) brings together community eye care, including low-vision assessments. Charity services may cover particular areas.
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 changesNation charity
Sight Cymru
Eye-clinic support, emotional support, accessible information, technology and rehabilitation. Some services depend on your area or a social-services referral, so check directly.
NHS eye service
Cardiff and Vale ophthalmology
Official information about ophthalmology and the eye clinic at the University Hospital of Wales.
Official sources checked 4 October 2026. Selected examples only. Local services and referral rules change, so check the official page before you travel.