Urgent eye care service available to all in Mansfield during Covid 19 lockdown

Although closed for routine appointments Duffys Optometrists on Church Street is providing help for those who need advice on eye or vision symptoms, glasses repairs, or supplies for those who have run out of contact lens solution.

Where necessary and safe to do so, arrangements can also be made to see patients and examine their eyes at one of the businesses practices in the area.

There is no need to be a patient registered at the practice, the service is free and open to all.

Director and Specialist Optometrist John Duffy said: “We take our glasses and vision so much for granted, but for most they are essential for all daily activities, however if glasses break or get lost, or if people develop symptoms of eye problems or blur in their vision the normal routes to get this sorted may not currently be available.

“The measures we have in place will help to alleviate the pressure on GPs and hospital services and allow people who have concerns to speak to a qualified eye expert.”

In addition to the normal practice number 01623 622021 Duffys have set up a new help line number at 07309 555337 which anyone can call for advice.

The number is manned between 9-5pm, Monday to Fridays, but outside that time arrangements for a telephone consultation can be made by visiting the website www.duffy-optometrists.co.uk and booking online, a call back at an arranged time will be made.