Opticians to deliver glasses to those in self-isolation
Three independent opticians in the Black Country and Staffordshire are extending their services to support vulnerable people in the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Team members at the opticians are delivering spectacles to those in need, including older members of the community and high risk patients, who are unable to collect in store.
Staff from Carolyn Parker Optometrists in Penkridge, Martin Wheeler Optometrists in Pelsall, and Wyn Williams Optometrists in Bradmore, Wolverhampton, will travel free of charge to the door of patients who cannot visit the practices – as well as delivering contact lenses and solutions to those in self-isolation.
Joyce Terry, director of the practices, said: "The well-being of our patients is our highest priority, so these measures are about ensuring the health of those in local area is maintained during this period of uncertainty.
“We hope by extending our services beyond our normal capacity will allow our patients to follow government guidelines of staying at home, whilst retaining peace of mind in their eye health.
“Our eyes are one of our most valued assets, so it’s vitally important that we stay open for emergency appointments only and guarantee that our patients are receiving the same level of care attention, even in these testing times.
“All of our thoughts go out to all of those affected by Covid-19 and we hope we can continue to support our community for as long as possible.”
Special attention has also been made to ensure regular disinfection of all equipment in practice, as well as door handles, frames and sunglasses, to ensure there is a safe environment if a patient visits for an emergency appointment.
For more information on how the practices can help, call Carolyn Parker on 01785 713861, Martin Wheeler on 01922 683080 and Wyn Williams on 01902 620352.
