An Optometrist is the best person to assess eye problems; they have the professional training and the necessary equipment.
Lanarkshire Eye-health Network Scheme also known as LENS, is a free NHS Optician for all acute eye problems.
www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk/services/lens/
Local Opticians that are part of the LENS scheme are:-
Specsavers 01698 891565
Boots Opticians 01698 281704
McMenamin Opticians 01698 283838
The Optical Factory 01698 458005