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Are You Suffering With Dry Eyes?
Are You Suffering With Dry Eyes?

Have you noticed your eyes becoming watery, sore, red and dry over the last few months? You may be suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome. At this time of year, dry...

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UV protection for your child
UV protection for your child

UV Protection and Your Child. As we near the warmer, sunnier months and school holidays are on the horizon, there is no better time to start thinking about sun protection....

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Davina Discusses ... Myopia
Davina Discusses ... Myopia

This month I thought I would share a topic in Optometry which sparks my interest and that is myopia, also known as short-sightedness. It is extremely prevalent across the world...

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Covid-19: How has it been for you?
Covid-19: How has it been for you?

How has it been for you?! Really! I have been meaning to write this blog for about 4 weeks and am not sure where that time has gone! I find...

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  • Avatar Debbie Leafe ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    The team at Richard Petries are always welcoming and friendly. They go above and beyond to help patients and are all so knowledgeable. When choosing my frames they are always really helpful and honest with their feedback. I would highly … More recommend this practice.
  • Avatar Ann Barlow ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Always an excellent experience. Felt totally comfortable with all the provisions in place with regard to the corona virus. Thank you to all the staff for your courtesy and friendliness.
  • Avatar Linda Bunting ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Very accommodating and extremely patient with me. Nothing is too much trouble for Davina.
    Thank you
  • Avatar Richard & Sue Bryan ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    First class service, professional and friendly staff. They even, very kindly, delivered my glasses during Covid To save me a visit to the shop.
  • Avatar Drawing with Raya ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    Great customer experience and highly recommend Davina, she is very knowledgeable and explains everything so eloquently.
    5 star service.
  • Avatar Jill Laban ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    All the staff made me feel relaxed and comfortable. The opticians took their time to explain the various procedures clearly and the results they found which fortunately, in my case, were good.
    It is also a very clean and 'airy'     … More environment.
  • Avatar sandie lehal ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    Great customer experience and highly recommend Davina, she is very knowledgeable and explains everything so eloquently.
    5 star service.
  • Avatar Marco Bimbi ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    The quality of service is outstanding. The staff makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. Very professional and they really take the time to explain what they are doing and advice you on choosing your lents. I have been having spectacles … More since more than 20 years and I have been in difference practices over the years and surely this is one of the best I ever been perhaps the best one

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