Drivers with poor sight ‘are ignoring warnings’ Interesting article - what do you think? thetimes.co.uk/article/driver…

So I’m going to be on the telly tonight talking about why contact lenses and water should never mix 🚱 BBC Trust Me I’m a Doctor, BBC2, 830pm. Tune in if you can. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

OUR LATEST ADVICE It feels like the UK is sleep-walking into a crisis every bit as bad as that facing Italy at present. It is clearly imperative that we all limit the journeys we make and the number of interactions with other people. 1/7

WE REMAIN OPEN Our team is here to support you and the local community. We remain committed to providing you with the best possible eyecare in these difficult times – but if it doesn’t have to be face to face it shouldn’t be! 2/7

PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE PRACTICE FOR ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS To this end our policy now is that we will only be booking face to face appointments following a telephone consultation with an optometrist. 3/7

FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS These will only be made for those with significant eye or vision problems or emergencies. If you need glasses or contact lenses urgently we do not necessarily need to see you. Please call the practice to see how we can help. 4/7

PLEASE BE PATIENT To help us stay open for the longest period possible we have divided our team into 2 groups (each working one week on & one week off). Please bear with us if it takes longer than usual to answer the phone or to serve you. 5/7

WE ARE HERE TO HELP IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE If you are self-isolating, over 70 or in an at risk group and need glasses or contact lenses urgently please contact the practice to arrange for us to collect and/or deliver them. 6/7

VISITING THE PRACTICE (1) Maintain ‘Social Distancing’ of 2 metres (6 feet) whenever possible inside the practice. You may be asked to wait outside if we are particularly busy. (2) You will be asked to sanitise your hands on entering the practice. 7/7

Wow! Very impressive... happy to put on an exhibition of any eye-related artwork when things are back to normal - let us know what you can come up with!! #keepyourpupilsbusy #homeschoolideas

All pupils from all schools are welcome to submit eye related works of art! Brooke Hill Academy @OakhamCEPrimary Catmose Primary Langham Primary English Martyrs CVA, Oakham Empingham CE Primary Edith Weston Academy Leighfield Primary Uppingham CE Primary ExtonGreethamPS

Many thanks to Rutland County Council for their swift response to an urgent query - these are stressful times and getting a quick reply makes all the difference! 👏

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We would like to say a massive thank you to Alicia Kearns MP for helping out with PPE. She has listened, responded and delivered - you can’t ask for much more! We remain open for urgent & emergency eye care, repairs, contact lenses - get in touch if you need help! #staysafestayhome

To find out more about myopia control follow this link simmonsoptometrists.co.uk/services/myopi…

So glad we could help - please do still drop off your old contact lenses and their plastic packaging to the practice!

Obsession with tech may leave half the world wearing glasses thetimes.co.uk/article/half-t…

We are looking for a full-time Optical Assistant / Lab Technician - please follow the link if you're interested. simmonsoptometrists.co.uk/about-us/join-…