Martin White

Independent Optician running my family business, modern but 90 years old. Private Pilot and JP.

[Jon Attenborough @JonAttenborough]

Hi @marksandspencer I entered your store inside Haymarket railway station in Edinburgh this evening and was approached by a staff member who told me I can’t bring my dog into the store, despite explaining that Sam is a guide dog 🦮

[Martin White @optical_guru]

I snapped Constantine! Play #OctoplusSNAP for a chance to win a BYD Dolphin from @OctopusEnergy.

[Fight for Sight @fightforsightUK]

Surgeons in New York say they have performed the world's first complete eye transplant. Although it is not certain the recipient, Aaron James, will regain vision, experts have called the breakthrough a pivotal moment in the quest to restore sight to millions of people.

[Eye Health UK @EyecareTrust]

The @DVLAgovuk has just updated its list of notifiable eye conditions. Having a notifiable eye condition may mean you have additional vision checks to ensure your sight remains roadworthy. Find out more at https://t.co/LEmSFGvj0Y. #IsYourVisionRoadworthy?

[Martin White @optical_guru]

I just entered @AutoTrader_UK’s monthly️ #ElectricCarGiveaway & you can too! This month’s prize is a Honda E worth over £36k! It’s free to enter & you have until 30th December. All information (including Ts&Cs) can be found here: https://t.co/iNH3ANqEij

[Martin White @optical_guru]

@SpecsLady_Faye Fantastic well done.

[Martin White @optical_guru]

@D1gD33per No date set by NHS England yet. Only open by appointment for Urgent care emergencies and repairs at present sorry!

[Eye Health Week @myvisionmatters]

If you have concerns about your eyesight pick up the phone NOT your car keys. Optical practices across the UK are providing essential eye care services via telephone and video consultations. Call your local opticians for info. #COVID19EyeCare #VisionMatters #RoadSafetyMatters

[Faye McDearmid 💜 @SpecsLady_Faye]

New eye test: if this is how you see Barnard Castle - seek help 🙈

[Ed @edmsren]

Another graph giving Covid deaths per million people

[Ed @edmsren]

Finally Covid-19 fatalities adjusted for population

[Faye McDearmid 💜 @SpecsLady_Faye]

Excited to share a sneak preview of something I’ve been working on for @SightCareGroup Now more than ever I’m thankful for a support network of likeminded independent practices.

Let’s get to know each other a little better @QueridoDavidson is up first and it’s a good one! 👀🥳

[Lou Diamond Phillips @LouDPhillips]

. @realDonaldTrump, you implied something today which made me think -
If 1000 nurses (say 2 hospitals in NYC) treat 30 patients a day and change their masks per safety guidelines each time, that’s 30K masks. Over a 10 day period, that’s 300K masks. No conspiracy, just math.

[Andy McGregor @AMcGAshington]

Best funny I have seen all day

[EyeSmart @AcademyEyeSmart]

About 1-3% of #coronavirus patients get conjunctivitis, or #pinkeye. Here’s what you should know from @TODAYshow and Academy spokespeople @DrSteinemannMD and Sonal Tuli, MD: https://t.co/LVqOeygatj #ProtectingSightEmpoweringLives #coronavirussymptoms #COVID19

[John Cleese @JohnCleese]

I'm not advocating uncontrolled panicking. If you panic for more than a couple of hours, you will exhaust yourself and
you may well not have to energy to panic later, when you really feel you have to

So try about 20 minutes panicking at 11.00 am, and then another spell at 6.00pm

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

How to wash hands like a pro. 🦠🤛

[Keith Tempany @TempsOpt]

And for MECS practitioners

[Martin White @optical_guru]

Nutcracker time out