AN OPTICIANS in Botley has been extending its services to support vulnerable people in the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Team members at David Spicer Optometrists, in Elms Parade, are delivering glasses to those in need, including the elderly and high-risk patients, who are unable to collect in-store.

Practice staff will travel free of charge to the door of patients who cannot visit the store, even delivering contact lenses and solution to those in self-isolation.

David Spicer is also maintaining its commitment to repairing existing spectacles, as any patients who send in their glasses can expect them to be delivered back to their home as soon as possible.

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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.

Neil Datta from the practice said: “The wellbeing 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.

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“We hope by extending our services beyond our normal capacity will allow our patients to follow government guidelines of staying at home, while 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.”