Routine eye appointments return after lockdown

Routine eye examinations have resumed at opticians.

Specsavers’ branches in Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven and St Andrews offered the service again from today for the first time since lockdown.

Optometrists had been 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.

The company’s home visits teams will restart services within the next two weeks.

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Susanne Akil, Scottish Chair, said: ‘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.”

Visits to stores remain appointment only to help manage physical distancing.

Added: Susanne: “‘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.’

Staff will also use full personal protective equipment (PPE) and all testing equipment, hard surfaces and spectacle frames will be thoroughly sanitised after each use.

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