It’s fair to say that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. However, as things seem to be back to the norm, there are still a few things to consider when making that date with your optician.
Opticians have been one of the many industries affected by the covid pandemic, and you may be wondering how eyecare appointments have changed. We are here to reassure you, there are a few changes when you next get your eyes checked, but nothing that should put you off making sure your vision and eyes are in tip-top condition.
So, with that in mind, here are some facts to help you…
– Opticians are open for business, which means you can make your appointments for routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings and aftercare appointments. One of the changes here is that your opticians will be minimising the number of people in the clinic, so you will need to have pre-booked your appointment. Call your optician, or go online to check their availability and set that date.
– There are a few new procedures in place to keep both yourself and the optician staff safe, which is opticians’ main priority
– PPE may still be worn, and you should only attend an arranged appointment if you are fit, well and symptom-free.
– As opticians are a healthcare setting, your optician may ask you to wear a face covering unless you are exempt.
– If you have an issue with an upcoming appointment, pick up the phone and speak to your optician. Do not go into your opticians unless you have been specifically asked to.
– If your contact lens specification has expired or is due to expire, you can book your aftercare appointment. As above, just give your optician a call or book online.
Urgent and Essential Eyecare
During the lockdown, most opticians were providing essential eye care only. One change that Covid has brought about is that you may be able to call for a telephone consultation or perhaps have a video appointment.
You should contact your optician by phone if: — Your vision has changed suddenly or becomes blurry.
– You have pain in your eye or red eye.
– You have broken or lost your glasses and cannot function without them.
– You have a problem with your contact lenses.
– You have a foreign body in your eye.
– You are worried about your vision or eye health.
– NHS 111, your GP or any other healthcare professional has directed you to contact your optician.
A Few Things to Consider…
Here are some things you may expect to see and some tips to consider::- It may take you longer to get an appointment with your optician due to appointments being spaced out to ensure thorough cleaning between patients and social distancing are being maintained.
– As mentioned previously, you may be asked to wear a face covering during your appointment unless you are exempt.
– If you want to limit the amount of time you are in the optician’s, you can check the frames they have instore before your visit, or perhaps get a copy of your prescription and buy your glasses online.
– If you are visiting your opticians for a contact lens check, you will remove and insert the lenses yourself to minimise the risk of contamination.
– If you would like to try contact lenses for the first time, give your opticians a call as they will be able to advise you further. As a helping hand to get you started,here is our guide with advice on becoming a contact lens wearer.
We hope that this has reassured you with regards to your opticians, eyecare and appointments.
Making that date with your optician has never been so important, so pick up that phone or perhaps jump online to book your appointments.
In the meantime, we advise you to continue with the guidance your optician has given you regarding your eye health/care until your next appointment. Please remember to continue to Stay Safe and Be Kind. Thank you.
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What’s Changed in Eyecare?
Home » What’s Changed in Eyecare?
It’s fair to say that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. However, as things seem to be back to the norm, there are still a few things to consider when making that date with your optician.
Opticians have been one of the many industries affected by the covid pandemic, and you may be wondering how eyecare appointments have changed. We are here to reassure you, there are a few changes when you next get your eyes checked, but nothing that should put you off making sure your vision and eyes are in tip-top condition.
So, with that in mind, here are some facts to help you…
– Opticians are open for business, which means you can make your appointments for routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings and aftercare appointments. One of the changes here is that your opticians will be minimising the number of people in the clinic, so you will need to have pre-booked your appointment. Call your optician, or go online to check their availability and set that date.
– There are a few new procedures in place to keep both yourself and the optician staff safe, which is opticians’ main priority
– PPE may still be worn, and you should only attend an arranged appointment if you are fit, well and symptom-free.
– As opticians are a healthcare setting, your optician may ask you to wear a face covering unless you are exempt.
– If you have an issue with an upcoming appointment, pick up the phone and speak to your optician. Do not go into your opticians unless you have been specifically asked to.
– If your contact lens specification has expired or is due to expire, you can book your aftercare appointment. As above, just give your optician a call or book online.
Urgent and Essential Eyecare
During the lockdown, most opticians were providing essential eye care only. One change that Covid has brought about is that you may be able to call for a telephone consultation or perhaps have a video appointment.
You should contact your optician by phone if: — Your vision has changed suddenly or becomes blurry.
– You have pain in your eye or red eye.
– You have broken or lost your glasses and cannot function without them.
– You have a problem with your contact lenses.
– You have a foreign body in your eye.
– You are worried about your vision or eye health.
– NHS 111, your GP or any other healthcare professional has directed you to contact your optician.
A Few Things to Consider…
Here are some things you may expect to see and some tips to consider::- It may take you longer to get an appointment with your optician due to appointments being spaced out to ensure thorough cleaning between patients and social distancing are being maintained.
– As mentioned previously, you may be asked to wear a face covering during your appointment unless you are exempt.
– If you want to limit the amount of time you are in the optician’s, you can check the frames they have instore before your visit, or perhaps get a copy of your prescription and buy your glasses online.
– If you are visiting your opticians for a contact lens check, you will remove and insert the lenses yourself to minimise the risk of contamination.
– If you would like to try contact lenses for the first time, give your opticians a call as they will be able to advise you further. As a helping hand to get you started, here is our guide with advice on becoming a contact lens wearer.
We hope that this has reassured you with regards to your opticians, eyecare and appointments.
Making that date with your optician has never been so important, so pick up that phone or perhaps jump online to book your appointments.
In the meantime, we advise you to continue with the guidance your optician has given you regarding your eye health/care until your next appointment. Please remember to continue to Stay Safe and Be Kind. Thank you.
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