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Eye care services and roles

ECLO Mark Chapman, at Luton hospital supporting a child with sight loss.
ECLO Mark Chapman, at Luton hospital supporting a child with sight loss.

Find out about different types of eye care services and the professionals you might meet.

In this section

Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs)

Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs, also known as Eye Clinic Liaison Officers) offer emotional support and practical advice about coming to terms with sight loss, and can refer someone to other services.

Who does what in eye health

There are a number of different professionals who may be involved in looking after your eye health. Some work in the community and some in hospital eye departments. If you have an eye condition, you can expect to have appointments with at least one of the following professionals.