Welcome to the Wales Vision Forum website
This web resource contains useful information about looking after your eyes, what to do if you have difficulties with your eye sight, and the organisations that can support you.
The Wales Vision Forum is an informal group of local, regional and national charities who have worked together to produce this resource.
Whether you just need to know about maintaining good eye health or need to understand more about significant eye problems, or talk to others with similar problems and concerns, this site will point you to the help you need.
If you are concerned about your eyes or vision, you should go to your high street optician straight away. It won't cost you anything and it could save your sight. [See Examinations for Urgent Eye Problems]. Also, it is important to have regular eye tests.
There are pages about:
- having an initial appointment at an opticians or hospital;
- information about your diagnosis;
- ongoing support;
- maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
(Please note, we can only 'signpost' you to services - we do not make referrals and the advice given in these pages and on Perspectif should not be taken as authoritative. We can only give you information based on our current knowledge and understanding).
Wales General Ophthalmic Services
In Wales, there are a number of different services. Find out more by following the links below:
- The WGOS Eye Examination - regular eye tests
- WGOS Examinations for Urgent Eye Problems -
- WGOS Low Vision Assessments - getting technology to help you make the best of your remaining vision
- WGOS Referral Refinement of certain eye conditions
- WGOS Monitoring of certain eye conditions
- WGOS Independent Prescribing Optometry Service (IPOS)
- WGOS Mobile Services for eligible individuals who are unable to attend an optometry practice
Support for children, young people and their families
We have a dedicated page for children and young people.
Loneliness and social isolation
Our dedicated page signposts you to support with mental health, depression, social isolation, and loneliness.