Outpatients

Most children with outpatient appointments will be seen in the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre. This centre has paediatric nurses and play leaders on duty to help children before, during, and after their appointment. There are numerous clinics available at our outreach sites where children can also be seen.

Before you arrive

You may be unable to bring your child to an appointment or operation for reasons outside your control. If this happens, it is important that you contact Moorfields as soon as possible to enable us to allocate the appointment to someone else. Please contact us on the telephone number given on your appointment letter or use the changing your appointment form.

The patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can arrange a professional interpreter to be provided for those patients whose first language is not English.

On the day

During your visit you will see a number of experts who may perform a range of tests to assess your child’s condition. These tests and examinations can be lengthy, and you must expect to spend several hours at the hospital.

Please note that eye drops are often administered to enlarge the pupils, and this may blur your child’s vision for a couple of hours after the appointment. Your child may also be more sensitive to light. 

Please bring with you:

• any medication your child is currently taking,
• your child’s appointment card and letter,
• your GP’s address and postcode, and,
• your child’s glasses, if they wear them.

Facilities

Refreshments are normally available within the hospital site from cafes or vending machines, although these do not cater specifically for babies. We do not provide formula milk or nappies. Please bring these with you.