Wales Council of the Blind

Wales Eye Care Service (WECS)

Definition: A new group of eyecare services structured so that patients can be managed appropriately and effectively by optometrists in the community. It includes Eye Health Examination Wales (EHEW), Low Vision Service Wales (LVSW) and the Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW). The services are free to patients in Wales who are eligible under one of the stated categories for each services.

Category: health

Credit: WCB

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