People with eye problems this winter can visit Lanarkshire Eye-health Network Service (LENS)

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People in Lanarkshire who have eye problems this winter are being asked to visit a special network of optometrists for assessment and treatment.The Lanarkshire Eye-health Network Service (LENS) provides an alternative to visiting the pharmacist or busy GP practices and hospital emergency departments.LENS is available in most optometry practices (opticians), offering free emergency eye appointments and quick, expert treatment.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android An optometrist is a medical professional who specialises in eye care and is trained to carry out comprehensive eye checks, to examine, diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and diseases.The LENS optician practices are available in all Lanarkshire localities and offer an appointment and assessment service for any eye condition including red eyes, sore eyes, deterioration of eyesight or any other disturbance of their sight.They can provide advanced treatment for most eye conditions and also issue eye drops to patients where appropriate.In addition, around half of Lanarkshire optometrists can prescribe medications.Over 70 local opticians are part of LENS and, if necessary, the experts there can arrange effective, prioritised referral to hospital.The aim of LENS is to improve community eye care and to prevent needless visits to hospital for