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We are the premier distributor of low-vision aids in the UK.

Totnes, Devon
Joined May 2011
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Officers from the Roads And Transport Squad are appealing for information to identify the dark silver car who has caused a Road Traffic Accident with a more vulnerable cyclist
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Did you know you could be loaned a magnifier or special TV glasses when you attend a low vision clinic? We run a clinic here, get in touch if you or you know anyone who would like to make an appointment. #LowVisionAwareness #LowVision #VisionImpairment
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We'll be there! Come and say hello! #Volunteering #GetInvolved @RoyalHolloway [I.D. The image below reads '20th Anniversary Volunteer Fair - learn more about our different Community Partners and what opportunities they have' with multicoloured fair stall images.]
We’re celebrating Volunteering's 20th anniversary at the Volunteer Fair in Davison building 11am-3pm Wednesday 8 February. Come along to discover opportunities abroad, on campus and the community! #RHVol20 @RHCareers @SURHUL @RHULSPORT @volsupportns @RunnymedeBC @TuringScheme_UK
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Optima Low Vision retweeted
🚨#BREAKING: A plane has crashed on the beach 📌#Losangeles | #California Authorities are on scene of a small plane that crash-landed and flipped over on the beach near the Santa Monica pier it's unknown how many were on board or if anyone was injured – at Los Angeles, CA
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Optima Low Vision retweeted
As part of our COVID recovery we have improved our range of magnifiers. We now offer four full ranges of optical and illuminated magnifiers to suit a variety of pockets and needs. Great products from @OptimaLowVision @Eschenbach and @AssociatedOptic to maintain independence
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Fantastic new service! #optometry #NHSEngland
We recently delivered training for 27 optometrists & dispensing opticians to begin the programme that we have written for NHS England. They will be the first group to start delivering new services in the North West under the national Special Schools Eye Care Service!
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Replying to @MacularSociety
@MacularSociety Researchers at The University of Manchester are creating a new chat-bot, which can offer timely and relevant information and advice to people with sight loss. Take part in the survey ⬇ macularsociety.org/about/med…
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Optima Low Vision retweeted
You can find a copy of my talk on Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy here youtube.com/watch?v=Bw-31cM_…
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Great to hear that the Optishield is now being embraced as a hands free occluder for visual acuity testing in Clinical Neurophysiology. @bch_neurophys @ACNS_org #neurophysiology #visualacuity
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When going for an appointment at the hospital or health centre, there are plenty of measures in place to keep you safe. – at Buckfastleigh, England
If you are invited for an appointment or you need to be seen in one of our hospitals or health centres, plenty of measures are in place to keep you safe 🏥
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Our Text Donate Campaign helps us to provide vital on-going support to people who are blind or partially sighted to live happy and healthy lives. To make a text donation of £10, Text SIGHTLOSS 10 to 70490 Texts cost donated amount plus one standard rate message. Thank you.
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Optima Low Vision retweeted
Closure of Vision UK It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the closure of Vision UK as of 31/07/2020. Thanks to all for your support over the years and we hope that the collaboration we have always worked to engender will carry on visionuk.org.uk/
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Optima Low Vision retweeted
The OFNC have issued a statement for practitioners in England detailing a range of situations where patient care may now be considered ‘essential care’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/eTWf30qK7Sc
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Did you miss the webinar from Professor Pete Coffey from @UCLeye yesterday? Read the latest from the London Project to Cure Blindness. #Research macularsociety.org/news/pati…
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A reminder that anti-VEGF injections are urgent medical appointments. During #lockdownUk patients should still attend their injections if they are well enough to do so and haven’t been told to self isolate #covid19 macularsociety.org/news/pati…
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It’s day two of #optometrytomorrow. Come and find out more about what we do and how we can help your patients @macularWestMids @OptometryToday
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#OptometryTomorrow 2020 is now open! We can’t wait to meet you all 👓
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Thrilled to be announced as the winner in the Medilink WM Outstanding Achievement Award! A great acknowledgement for Optishield and DHC Innovations Ltd. Thanks to all concerned. @medilinkWM @MidOptic @OptimaLowVision #optometry
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Researchers who created a world-first RSS news reader for people with macular disease, have updated the app to allow people to also read eBooks and emails. @RoyalHolloway macularsociety.org/news/app-…
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We’re delighted to announce that we have won @The_AOP charity of the year. A huge thank you goes to our members and supporters for voting for us #AOPAwards2020
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