Eye care and your safety
As we open for bookings, find out how we have made changes to keep you safe. We understand having to self-isolate for such a long period can make you nervous about booking an eye test at home.
So, we have made some changes to our normal practice to keep our colleagues and you safe.
How we are keeping you safe
We are social distancing as per government guidelines.
Our team wear personal protective clothing.
All our equipment and glasses are cleaned thoroughly following a home visit.
We try to avoid using cash, and accept card payments.
If, you purchase glasses, they will be delivered to your home by the same team that visited. So you do not have to worry about leaving your home.
Finally, if you book an appointment and start to feel unwell or develop Covid-19 symptoms, then just call and we will re-arrange your visit.
Wearing face masks or face coverings
Do I need to wear a face mask or face covering?
It is advisable to wear face masks or face coverings in indoor places where social distancing will be difficult to maintain, and when you will come into contact with people you will not normally meet.
Face masks or coverings are needed when having an eye test at home.
What counts as a face mask or face covering?
A face mask or face covering is any type of material or cloth that can be used to cover your nose and mouth. This face mask or face covering should also allow you to breathe comfortably. Common types of face coverings are bandanas and and scarves.
For official government guidance please click here
Tips to help stop glasses fogging
If you wear glasses, wearing a face mask or face covering can be frustrating if your glasses keep fogging up. So our experts have some advice on how to help reduce this.
Make sure the face mask or face covering fits properly around the nose and over the cheeks. If the face mask or face covering is fitting closely around the nose and cheeks, then this will stop your breath from rising up and fogging the lenses.
Secure the face mask or face covering around the nose. Try moving the mask or covering further up the nose, and placing the spectacle frame over the mask or covering to create a better seal. You could also use some surgical tape to improve the seal.
Pull the face mask or face covering tighter to the face, so it creates a better seal to stop your breath escaping upwards.
Places your glasses slightly further down your nose. This allows the breath rising up from the face mask or face covering more space to escape through.