As one of NNUHs busiest departments, the unit deals with around 90,000 patients annually through its eye casualty, outpatients and inpatients and surgery departments. The optometry department provides aids for the treatment of low vision conditions as well as contact lens fitting, and works alongside the orthoptics department to assess and treat a range of problems with eye movement and vision. We have a specialist children's eye service including family support and we operate a mobile eye unit to enable patients with certain eye conditions to be treated closer to home. The eye unit has around 200 highly-skilled staff who are experts in their field. They provide a comprehensive service for adults and children ranging from routine appointments to emergencies. The eye unit is proud to have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and is constantly developing new treatments for blindness. The unit's strong links with the UEA helps to ensure that research into previously eye conditions can be undertaken to find causes and appropriate treatments. As well as being the countys leading provider of eye care, the unit is also a major player in the research into and teaching of eye care.