GP versus Eye Casualty

[Efabear]

Hello. I woke up this morning and my eyes were red and puffy, sore, itchy, swollen and discharging. Contacted my GP (by econsult, as phone lines engaged for first 3 hours at least). Then my instinct told me to ring eye casualty. They called me in, and did a thorough job, diagnosing allergic conjunctivitis, prescribing steroid drops and switching one of my drops to a better tolerated one. All within a 2 hour window. The duty GP did ring whilst I was en route and assuming I was right in my assumption that I had an infection, she advised that if it happened again I could simply buy antibiotic drops over the counter. She was very nice, but I was so glad I followed my instinct to seek help from the experts and would advise others to do the same.

[callie77]

Glad your feeling better Efabear you did the right thing. Take care

[Efabear in reply to callie77]

Thank you. Accessing a GP is nigh on impossible these days so I'm glad to have an alterative option

[EthelPledge94]

Good morning Efabear you definitely did the right thing. It must have been very frightening for you. Gps are still a nightmare to get through to at the moment. I hope your eyes clear up soon. Best wishes.