Simmons Optometrists

We strive for excellence in eyecare. Helping whatever your needs - from specs to contact lenses, laser correction to magnifiers.

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

@Mercury1712 Thank you so much! A great night and thank you for the recognition. As a team we would like to dedicate it to Mark Price - the heartbeat of the practice - in our thoughts and minds always. We miss you so much.

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

Phones and email are back! Please do get in touch - as always we’re open until 1pm on Saturday.

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

Our phone system and emails are not working this morning - we are trying to get this fixed urgently - please bear with us and apologies for any inconvenience.

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

We are looking for a full-time Optical Assistant / Lab Technician - please follow the link if you're interested.
https://t.co/IQNzpXwyLj

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

Obsession with tech may leave half the world wearing glasses

https://t.co/PYO3ItXPyX

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

To find out more about myopia control follow this link https://t.co/qOp9QrGu1Q

[Amar Shah @amaroptom]

Excellent article on ⁦⁦@BBCNews⁩ Great advice and #optometry is still here to help. ⁦@CollegeOptomUK⁩ Coronavirus: Opticians advise screen breaks for children in lockdown https://t.co/mrQuXBtuf8

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

We would like to say a massive thank you to @aliciakearns 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

[Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @Optom]

Would at least three of my Twitter followers/friends please copy and re-post?

In these challenging times someone in UK might need one of them.
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone]
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565

Thank you

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

@aliciakearns Could you dm me please - about community eye care in our region. Many thanks.

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

All pupils from all schools are welcome to submit eye related works of art! @BrookeHillA @OakhamCEPrimary @CatmosePrimary @langhamprimary @englishmartyrs_ @EmpinghamCE @EWAcademy @leighfield_acad @uppinghamcofe @ExtonGreethamPS

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Brooke Priory School @Brooke_Priory]

Some more fabulous 'Eye Art' from Gabriel in Form VI
#brookepriorycommunity

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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

[Simmons Optometrists @SimmonsOptoms]

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