Refer to the ophthalmology accident and emergency service

GPs and optometrists can call clinicians at our ophthalmology A&E at the Western Eye Hospital for advice about patients with urgent eye complaints.

For emergency enquiries and clinical advice the ophthalmology A&E can be contacted by phoning 020 3312 5791 (Please note this number is for referring doctors and optometrists only). 

Self-referrals for patients

Patients with serious eye conditions can attend our eye A&E service at the Western Eye Hospital on Marylebone Road. Please be aware that this service is not for repeat prescriptions, missed clinical appointments, longstanding eye symptoms or non-emergency problems.