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What to do if you have problems after screening

Problems after eye screening are uncommon. If you experience a problem with your vision after screening you should contact us on 01904 726640.

In rare cases, the eye drops can cause a sudden rise in pressure in the eye. This only happens in people who are already at risk of developing this problem. When it happens it needs prompt treatment.

If you have any pain or severe discomfort in or over your eyes following your appointment, please contact your local accident and emergency department.

Hospital accident and emergency contact numbers:

  • York: 01904 726588
  • Harrogate: 01423 553300
  • Scarborough: 01723 342145
  • Northallerton: 01609 763334
  • Leeds: 01132 432799

Explain that you have had Tropicamide 1% eye drops at your retinal screening appointment and that you have pain or severe discomfort in your eyes.

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Help us keep everyone safe this winter

We’re asking everyone to please help protect our patients, visitors and employees during the winter months.

If you’re feeling unwell, please don’t visit our hospitals - even for appointments or to see loved ones, unless it’s in exceptional circumstances such as end-of-life care or maternity.

Colds, flu, Covid and norovirus (sickness and diarrhoea) can spread easily and cause serious illness in vulnerable patients.

Please only come in once you’ve been free of symptoms for at least 48 hours.

When you do visit:

 Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe this winter.