This year’s National Eye Health Week (NEHW) will take place from 19-25th September, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.
National Eye Health Week is a campaign run to raise the profile of optics as it encourages the public to be ‘eye-aware’ with a series of initiatives inspiring greater uptake of routine sight tests and highlighting the role of healthy lifestyles in preventing avoidable sight loss.
Two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives – but half of this sight loss is avoidable. Routine sight tests can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, which can be treated if found soon enough. To maintain good eye health, you need to make sure you’re eating well, not smoking, and wearing eye protection in bright sunlight.
Head to visionmatters.org.uk to find out more about National Eye Health Week, with great resources like an eye health calculator, a podcast, and even a sight loss simulator.
NEHW is an NHS national awareness campaign.
Vale Eye Surgeons
Your VISION – Our FOCUS
We are three ophthalmic surgeons who hold NHS consultant posts in South Wales.
We are committed to providing exceptional care for all eye conditions. All three of us have undergone higher specialist training in ophthalmology and are Fellows of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
We are fully trained in providing diagnosis, medical and surgical management of ophthalmic conditions.
Our philosophy is to provide the best possible standard of care for our patients and we aim to ensure that patients are fully informed and involved in their treatment.
Outpatient assessment and medical care is undertaken in our new clinic which is conveniently located in the centre of Cowbridge. The clinic is usually open all days of the week and there are good parking facilities. We carry out surgical procedures at Cardiff Spire Hospital, St Joseph’s Hospital and Cardiff Bay Hospital.
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Jones & Jones Optometrists
It’s so important to get that regular eye check.
National Eye Health Week (September 19-25th) aims to raise awareness of the importance of eye health and the need for everyone to have sight checks every two years, to look after their eyes.
Specialist Optometrist, Dr Adrian Jones, from Jones & Jones, High Street, Barry, said: “Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss, this is set to double by 2050. Yet over half of sight loss can be avoided, so it is vital everyone takes care of their eyes.
“A sight test is not just about glasses, they are a valuable health check, as we can sometimes detect early stages of potentially serious conditions such as diabetes or glaucoma which benefit from being treated as early as possible.”
In addition to basic sight tests, Dr Jones is able to use his higher qualifications and considerable experience gained while working at various hospital eye clinics to provide specialist care for patients with acute eye problems and glaucoma.
In fact, over the Covid lockdowns he was part of a group of four optometrists in Cardiff and Vale who provided treatment for these patients on the NHS instead of them having to go to hospital.
If you are concerned about your vision, or have an eye problem, then make an appointment today – call 01446 400015 or visit www.jonesandjones.org.uk
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Taking a closer look at Barry Eye Centre
Are you looking for a reliable company that can offer eye tests in Barry?
Yes? Then look no further than Barry Eye Centre Ltd.
Barry Eye Centre has nearly 30 years’ experience in providing customers with an excellent level of service.
Based in Barry, we offer our services to the general public, carrying out both NHS and private examinations.
We also have an on-site laboratory and stock thousands of frames to suit all ages, tastes and styles.
We are also able to fit contact lenses on site, as well as selling sunglasses, so whenever you are in need of professional opticians in Barry, you know you need to call Barry Eye Centre Ltd.
We are open six days a week and are professional and friendly at all times.
We take the care of your eyes very seriously and work hard to ensure that you have good eye health.
We are proud of the standard of our care to our customers and feel sure that you won’t be disappointed that you chose Barry Eye Centre Ltd.
For more information, contact us on 01446 745606 or
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- Please note that businesses may be closed on Monday, 19th September, due to the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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