Posts by info@daneswood.co.uk
Going on holiday but can’t read in Sunglasses (case study)
Patient X recently visited the practice as they were going on holiday to Spain. While sitting in the garden at home, they noticed that they were struggling to read while wearing their sunglasses. Patient X currently wears a pair of sunglasses with their distance prescription from last year. However, since turning 43, Patient X has…
Read MoreThe Hearing Care Partnership Joins us in March 2020
Join us on the launch day to have your question answered and enjoy some refreshments! Friday 13th March from 9am. Everyone welcome. A number of our patients have suggested that it would be convenient if we could introduce a hearing service. After extensive research we have carefully selected a service provider that is as dedicated…
Read MoreStaff News – Optometrists
We have a new Trainee Optometrist from Sept 2019. Jeannette Ngadjeu, a Graduate of Plymouth University, will be finishing off her training with us. Samantha Good will be with us on Tuesdays and Fridays. We are also pleased to add that you may see Julie Savage back for some days in 2019.
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Read MoreNew Keratographer
This is a new machine to look at the front of your eyes. It can map the corneal contours, great for a perfect contact lens fit; it can show exactly how your tear film dries out between blinks and helps us, to help you, to have more comfortable eyes. Ask us abut it next time we see you.
Read MoreStaff News
Gemma Bradford has successfully completed her training as a Dispensing Optician and is now fully qualified.
Read MoreCycle Racks for All
We now have 3 lovely new cycle racks outside the practice. Whilst these are primarily provided for our Clients and Staff, they are free to be used to increase cycle security for anyone in the village.
Read MoreUpdated Optomap
After 13 years of very heavy use, our Optomap Retinal Examination machine was replaced in September, by the latest version. It is a smaller and quieter machine, but has all the features of the previous version, plus a brand new scan that will reveal even more about the workings of your eyes.
Read MoreFree WiFi
Our free wifi access is proving very popular. Simply ask for the password when you arrive and enjoy free browsing whilst you are with us.
Read MoreWhich Report: Best Places to Buy Glasses July 2014
In July 2014 the magazine, Which, published a survey of 5,409 members, which clearly showed that Independent Optometrists are the favourite place to buy spectacles with a customer score of 88%. Many bigger High Street names were down the list, scoring as little as 59%.
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