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Eye Clinic CHFT @ChftEye

Ophthalmology Outpatient Department covering Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust

Joined September 2022
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Eye Clinic CHFT @ChftEye
8 May 2025
If you think you need may need A&E for a new onset eye complaint, don't forget you can be seen free of charge by your local Optician under the Primary Eye Care Acute Referral Scheme (PEARS) ๐Ÿ‘ Please try keep our A&E free for serious and life-threatening conditions #eyes
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We would like to wish all our patients and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone in our Ophthalmology department across Calderdale and Huddersfield @CHFTNHS
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Eye Clinic CHFT @ChftEye
28 Sep 2025
๐Ÿ”บAppointment Reminder๐Ÿ”บ If you are unable to attend your appointment with us, don't forget to cancel and rebook! ๐Ÿ•“ Un-used appointments increase waiting times for you and others ๐Ÿ“… Contact our appointment centre on 01484 355370 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm & Sat 09am-12noon @CHFTNHS
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Eye Clinic CHFT @ChftEye
8 May 2025
If you think you need may need A&E for a new onset eye complaint, don't forget you can be seen free of charge by your local Optician under the Primary Eye Care Acute Referral Scheme (PEARS) ๐Ÿ‘ Please try keep our A&E free for serious and life-threatening conditions #eyes
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Did you know your immune system can leave clues in your eyes? Inflammation seen during an eye exam can signal autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis โ€” sometimes before other symptoms appear. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Eyes tell your health story โ€” make sure youโ€™re listening!
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Ever seen a yellow ring in your eyes? It could be a sign of high cholesterol โ€” something your optometrist can spot. ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eye exams arenโ€™t just for vision โ€” they can flag cardiovascular risks too! โค๏ธ Protect your heart by starting with your eyes
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Did you Know? ๐Ÿง  Your eyes are a window to your brain. Changes in your optic nerve or visual field can indicate issues like multiple sclerosis, brain tumours, or even stroke. ๐Ÿ’ก A simple eye exam can reveal complex neurological clues before you've even noticed yourself
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Did you Know? High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Your eyes can show signs of high blood pressure before you feel any symptoms! Blood vessels at the back of the eye can become narrow or leaky, revealing early damage. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Regular eye exams = early detection, better protection!
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Start your working week putting your vision into focus ๐Ÿ‘“ Follow the 20-20-20 rule: ๐Ÿ’ก Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to try keep eye strain low ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ
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Vision feeling foggy? โ˜๏ธ Cataracts are not a film over the eye โ€” theyโ€™re a clouding of your natural lens inside the eye It's one of the safest and most common surgeries in the world with over 95% success rates ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ See your optician about starting your journey to clearer vision
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Did you know? Astigmatism isnโ€™t an eye disease โ€” itโ€™s just an irregular curve of the cornea or lens ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ This is different to Amblyopia, which is often referred to as a 'Lazy Eye'. These are most common in children and can be corrected if treated early.
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Don't forget to ๐Ÿ’ง Blink often! ๐Ÿ’ง Blinking spreads tears evenly across your eye โ€” essential for comfort and clear vision. It also clears dust and debris away from the cornea.
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Intravitreal injections deliver medication directly into the vitreous humour (the liquid inside the eye) to treat diseases affecting the retina and macula. They help reduce swelling, stop abnormal blood vessel growth, and prevent leakage or bleeding at the back of the eye. ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ‘๏ธ
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๐Ÿงฌ Gene Therapy โ€“ The Future of Retinal Care? ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Imagine a world where one injection could replace years of treatmentโ€ฆ Researchers are trialling gene therapies which can deliver long-lasting anti-VEGF effects for wet AMD potentially reducing the need for injections. ๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ
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Lest We Forget For all our staff and patients who are affiliated with our Armed Forces or Veterans themselves We Will Remember Them
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Allied Health Professional injection services have expanded, with Clinical Specialist Nurses or Orthoptists delivering nearly 100% of our injections at CHFT. This means our Medics are better placed for clinical decision making and planning your care. ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ
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Have you been told you may need an injection in your eye? ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Over 750,000 Intra-Vitreal injections are performed annually across the UK, making it the most common outpatient procedure in ophthalmology ๐Ÿ’‰
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Did You Know? 3.7 million people attended 9.8 million hospital outpatient appointments for their vision in England in 2024. ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Thatโ€™s a 23% increase over the last 10 years #Ophthalmology #EyeClinic #VisionMatters
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Feeling poorly? Please DO NOT ATTEND your appointment in our hospital if you are currently unwell. Please reschedule via our appointment centre. ๐Ÿ”ด Stop the Spread โŒNorovirus โŒFlu โŒCoronavirus ๐Ÿ’šKeep our staff and our other patients safe ๐Ÿ’š @CHFTNHS
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Lets talk about organ donation ๐Ÿงก ๐ŸŒŸ One cornea donation can restore sight for two people Register as an organ donor and help bring the gift of sight ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Be a hero โ€” register today organdonation.nhs.uk

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๐Ÿ‘โ€๐Ÿ—จ Did you know? ๐Ÿ‘โ€๐Ÿ—จ Your retinaโ€™s blood vessels are unique โ€” even more distinct than fingerprints ๐Ÿ” Each personโ€™s retina is one-of-a-kind, which is why retinal scans can be used for biometric ID. ๐Ÿคณ #EyeClinic #biometrics #Retina
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