Ophthalmology

Welcome to CHEC’s Ophthalmology Service. we are dedicated to offering patients access to expert specialist gastroenterology teams within our modern, state-of-the-art hospitals within your community. We understand the impact eye conditions can have on people’s life, which is why we are committed to providing shorter waiting times for NHS treatments. Our focus is on delivering comprehensive and high-quality care, ensuring your patients receive the timely attention you need, closer to home.

Treatments offered by CHEC

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- YAG Laser & Posterior Capsular Opacity
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
- General Ophthalmology
- Minor Operations
- MECS
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Urgent Eye Problems

Treatment Exclusions

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
- Paediatric Age Group

How to refer to CHEC

Optometrist Referrals

PES Opera

If referring through Primary Eyecare Services Opera, select CHEC from the drop-down menu. In the event that CHEC is not available, inform us and report the issue via the Opera Blue Button. If CHEC is not available, but the patient has expressed their choice as CHEC, please state this on the referral and share with us via secure email on c.hec@nhs.net.

Please note – emails are only secure/confidential if shared from an NHS Mail address. All optometrists are able to apply for an NHS email – please visit the NHS registration route for optometrists.

We also collaborate with other referral platforms across England; contact us for assistance on engagement@chec.uk.

Direct Referrals

Direct Referrals via CHEC Referral Portal – In some areas, Optometrists are able to refer directly to CHEC via our secure Electronic Patient Record Optometrist portal. If your practice is eligible to refer via our portal, please contact engagement@chec.uk to set your practice up.

Eye-Electronic Referral Service (e-ErS)

Many commissioning bodies have introduced platforms for e-ErS to direct referrals through e-RS in-practice. Contact engagement@chec.uk for more information about your region and how to refer to CHEC.

Referral Portal

For optometrists, the secure CHEC portal is the recommended method for referrals, ensuring data governance. Our engagement team can set this up, providing an email receipt upon referral confirmation.

Location, location, location…

The process depends on your location, with Glaucoma/IOP referral refinement schemes available in select UK areas. For more information, contact our engagement team: engagement@chec.uk