Eye and Ear Hospital

[Gunnerbar]

After a visit to an optician I was told that I may need a minor operation but would have to see a specialist. He wrote me out a referral but have had problems contacting him.

Anyway, what I'm asking is; would it be ok to turn up at the hospital to get diagnosed and treated or should I go to the specialist i was referred to. Im obviously thinking that it would't be as financially burdensome to go to the hospital.

 

[hansov]

Hey gunnerbar: Been there, done that etc. E&E is great for A&E. However go with what your doc says and see a specialist. Had a problem a couple of years ago and again this year with the eyes. A couple of years ago went to E&E who dealt with the symptoms but not with the problem. A specialist sorted it out then. Same thing this year - doc referred me to the E&E, they treated the symptoms again but after a week I decided to go back to my specialist and he sorted the problem. The Specialist costs but hey you are talking about your eyes!!

 

[Allen]

Ask your optician for the name of another specialist for referral.

 

[Henny Penny]

Why not ask your optician or gp to refer you to a specialist in the eye and ear as a public patient?

 

[Gunnerbar]

Thanks for advice guys!