Eye tests are now available again

Specsavers stores started doing routine eye examinations from yesterday.

This comes after approval from the Scottish Government Primary Care Directorate.

Optometri s t s w e re restricted to providing only emergency and essential care during the Covid- 19 restrictions.

The full breadth of optical and audiology services, including routine eye and hearing tests, contact lens consultations, frame repairs and the sale of glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and other products, are now available at branches in Paisley, Braehead and Barrhead.

Specsavers’ home visits teams will be also be able to restart services within the next two weeks and provide eyecare and hearing services at home for people who would not be able to visit a store without assistance.

“With lockdown measures easing, we’ve now extended our services in line with the latest Scottish Government guidelines.

“This means that, for the first time since lockdown, customers are able to book routine eye and hearing tests,” explained Specsavers’ Scottish cha i rwoman Susanne Akil.

To help manage physical distancing and ensure that services are provided safely, visits to store will be by appointment only.

You can book in advance by phone or online via www. specsavers.co.uk

Stores may contact customers before they visit to ensure a safe and efficient service when they arrive.

“We would encourage anyone visiting the store to browse online for glasses before they come in, minimising their time in store, and we ask that customers wear face masks for the duration of their visit,” added Susanne.

New hygiene and personal protection measures include restrictions on the number of customers allowed in store at any one time, strict physical distancing rules and, where possible, contactless or card instead of cash payments.

In line with NHS guidance, Specsavers colleagues will use full PPE and all testing equipment, hard surfaces and spectacle frames will be thoroughly sanitised after each use.