NIPEARS- Northern Ireland Primary Eye-care Assessment and Referral Service

We are Proud Providers of the NI PEARS Scheme. 

All of the Optometrists that work in Masterson Opticians are accredited to provide the NIPEARS scheme and therefore we are able to offer NIPEARS appointments on all of the days that we are open. 

Do you have a Sudden Eye Problem?

• A red, painful or sticky eye?
• A sudden change in vision
• New floaters and/or flashing lights. 

The Northern Ireland Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service (NI PEARS), allows patients to make an appointment with an accredited optometrist of their choice for assessment of their sudden eye problem.

If you develop a sudden eye problem you can now contact an accredited Optometry practice for advice and ask if you may be seen under the NI PEARS initiative.

If you are eligible an appointment will be offered within 48 hours by the Optometrist to have the condition assessed, and where appropriate, treated, at no cost through Health and Social Care (HSC).

The NI PEARS service is aimed at patients with sudden onset eye conditions such as:

• Red eye(s)
• Significant pain and/or discomfort in the eyes, around the eye area
• Sudden reduction in vision in one or both eyes
• Recent onset or sudden increase of flashes and/or floaters in one or both eyes
• Suspected minor foreign body in the eye.

Patients must be registered with a GP in Northern Ireland and must remember to bring along their Health & Care number which is on their medical card.

More information is available at http://www.hscboard.hscni.net/our-work/integrated-care/ophthalmic-services/primary-eye-care/ 

How do I make an Appointment for an NIPEARS Assessment? 

Simply call us on 028 302 62564 and our practice staff will be happy to make an appointment for you to be assessed by one of our Optometrists. 

Most conditions are managed entirely in practice, however on occasion, for more serious eye conditions we may refer you to our colleagues within the Hospital Eye Service.