Falkirk and Grangemouth Specsavers only providing emergency care

In common with other branches across Scotland it means routine eye tests will not be carried out at the High Street and La Porte Precinct outlets until further notice.

Susanne Akil, Specsavers’ regional chairwoman for Scotland, said this means opticians can maintain levels of support to those most in need.

She said: “While we are no longer permitted to provide routine eye examinations until further notice, we will remain open for care, particularly for key workers.

“Our desire is to continue to provide essential and urgent services to the communities we serve, as well as online and telephone advice for those who need it.

“As eyecare providers to the community, we are still able to support our primary and secondary care colleagues in pharmacy, GP and wider NHS by managing those requiring emergency and essential eyecare. “If you need an urgent consultation because your condition is causing you distress, or

preventing you from functioning as you normally would without our help, please call us first as store opening times and services will vary.

“The exception to this is key workers are still able to walk in to our stores for immediate advice.”

Specsavers is asking anyone requesting an appointment to ensure their visit is absolutely essential.

Additionally neither they nor anyone in their household can be displaying any flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms, such as a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature.