Specsavers Erith invests in sight-saving OCT technology
Specsavers Erith has recently invested in hospital-quality technology, which can help detect treatable eye conditions such as macular degeneration sooner.
The store has invested in an OCT (optical coherence tomography) machine and viewing screens, in order to bring ultimate peace of mind to its customers. The scan, which only takes a few seconds, allows an optician to look deeper into the eyes than ever before and it can help to detect glaucoma up to four years in advance.
Wouter de Wit Retail Director at Specsavers Erith, says:
‘Our OCT installation is great news for customers, as we can use the latest technology to detect sight-threatening diseases earlier and in turn give us the best chance of safeguarding their eye health.’
Specsavers Erith has numerous safety measures in place at present, including restrictions on the number of customers allowed in store, social distancing, and bank card instead of cash payments, where possible.
Specsavers’ colleagues use personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the stores and frames are thoroughly sanitised before and after each use. Customers are also asked to request an appointment in advance.
Specsavers in Erith will also continue to offer remote services for people who are self-isolating, vulnerable or unable to leave their home. These services include:
- RemoteCare – a free nationwide consultation service offering advice and care via video and telephone link
- Ask The Expert – a Facebook group designed to give people access to professionals seven days a week, who can answer questions about general eye and hearing health concerns
- Remote tuning – Fine-tuning compatible hearing aids from afar without customers needing to come into store
- An e-commerce service so that glasses and contact lenses can be bought online with a current prescription for those who can’t attend a store
- Online replacement service for lost or broken glasses
To book an appointment and OCT scan, customers should call 01322 358900 or go online to https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/erith.