Annual report : 1943 / Central London Ophthalmic Hospital.

  • Central London Ophthalmic Hospital.
Date:
1943
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Credit: Annual report : 1943 / Central London Ophthalmic Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT The Out-Patient Department is open daily from 12.45 to 3 p.m. (Tuesdays 10-11.30 a.m.) New patients are seen first, and should attend as early as possible. The Hospital is free to necessitous patients, but others are asked to contribute towards the cost of their treatment according to their means. No Letter of Recommendation is required, but patients who arc members of the Hospital Saving Association, the Hospital Saturday Fund, or any other recognized Hospital Contributory Scheme should bring their vouchers with them on their first attendance. Patients able to afford the fee for a private consultation will not be admitted except in emergency. THE VOLUNTARY HOSPITALS OPHTHALMIC CLINICS Clinics are held at this Hospital providing an Eye Service for the following patients :— (a) Members of Approved Societies entitled to Ophthalmic Benefit, Contributors to the Hospital Saving Association, and Other persons whose incomes are within certain prescribed limits, and who are willing to pay an Ophthalmic Surgeon’s fee of 10s. 6d. Insured persons entitled to Ophthalmic Benefit and members of the Hospital Saving Association can obtain assistance towards the cost of testing their sight and the provision of any necessary glasses. Patients are seen by appointment only. Further particulars of the Scheme may be obtained on application to the Hospital.