Optometry Wales

Great to welcome @GarethDaviesVoC to Specsavers Rhyl to discuss clinical care in primary care optometry, the @OptometryWales manifesto, the need for a digital strategy, and workforce challenges in North Wales. Many thanks to Zoe and Hannah for their time in hosting . @judy_misra

Did you know, your local, high-street optometrist can treat a range of eye problems. It’s quick, easy and convenient to be treated by an eye-health specialist in your local optometry practice. And if you need eye-health treatment, it’s free on the NHS. #HelpUsHelpYou

🤕 Next up in our Eye Health Series: Headaches! Did you know vision problems can sometimes cause headaches? Learn more about the link between eye health and headaches in our short, informative video. 📺 Watch & download here: optometrywales.org.uk/social-media-r…

👁️ Beyond the Prescription: A New Vision for Myopia Management 📅 2 Sept 2025 | 🕡 6:30pm | 💻 Online 🎤 Luke McRoy-Jones, EssilorLuxottica 🧠 1 Interactive General CPD Point ❗ (Must stay for full hour to receive point) 👓 Open to Optometrists & DOs 🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4mdabj

⚠️ Spoiler Alert! ⚠️ The answer to this week's "Middle of the Riddle" is revealed below! Did you guess it right? 🤔 Let us know if you cracked the code! Thanks for playing-get ready for next week's brain teaser! 🧩✨ #MiddleOfTheRiddle

Join Us for "Middle of the Riddle"! 🧩 It's Wednesday, and that means it's time to flex your brainpower with our midweek brain teaser! 🧠 Can you crack the riddle? 🤔 Challenge your friends to join the fun! Answer revealed at 5pm! #MiddleofTheRiddle

🚗✨ Struggling with night driving? You’re not alone! Glare from headlights, reduced visibility, and eye strain can make night time driving challenging. 👁 Check out our latest video on road safety when driving at night—Watch now and stay safe on the road! 🚦 @RoadSafetyWales

Migraines 🤕 Did you know, migraines can affect your vision and even eye strain can trigger attacks? Find out more in our short informative video, FREE Download here: optometrywales.org.uk/social-media-r… #EyeHealth #Headaches #VisionMatters #OptometryWales

☀️ School’s out! It's a Perfect time to book your child’s eye test 👁️ No missed lessons + clear vision for summer fun 🛴🎨📚 ✅ Tests are free for under 16s or under 19s in full-time education 😎Make sure they’re summer-ready and seeing clearly! #EyeTest #SummerReady

We’ve only gone and made it to the finals of the Comms Hero Awards 2025! 👏 Our very own Leah Baxter is up for the “I fell into comms” award!! Fingers, toes and everything else crossed! 🤞🎉 #CommsHeroAwards #CommsHeroAwards2025 #CommsHeroAwardsFinalist

📊 Only 53% of patients in Wales would see an optometrist first for eye problems, showing a clear gap in awareness that puts pressure on GPs & A&E. We urge the next Welsh Government to work with the profession to modernise eye care and protect NHS access. tinyurl.com/e268jcfc

Did you know NHS sight tests are free for children under 16 and young people under 19 in full-time education? Children may not always realise they have an eye problem so regular eye exams mean problems can be tackled sooner. If your child needs glasses, they're free on the NHS.👁️

It's #WorldEmojiDay Overusing emojis can make content hard to follow for people using screen readers, which read out every emoji by name. Use them sparingly, place them at the end, and avoid replacing words. Let’s keep content accessible for everyone. 👍

👀 Floaters! Noticing small spots or shadows in your vision? Floaters are common, but when should you be concerned? Watch our short, informative video to learn more. 📺 Watch & download here: optometrywales.org.uk/social-media-r… #EyeHealth #Floaters #VisionMatters #OptometryWales

⚠️ Spoiler Alert! ⚠️ The answer to this week's "Middle of the Riddle" is revealed below! Did you guess it right? 🤔 Let us know if you cracked the code! Thanks for playing-get ready for next week's brain teaser! 🧩✨ #MiddleOfTheRiddle

Join Us for "Middle of the Riddle"! 🧩 It's Wednesday, and that means it's time to flex your brainpower with our midweek brain teaser! 🧠 Can you crack the riddle? 🤔 Challenge your friends to join the fun! Answer revealed at 5pm! #MiddleofTheRiddle

📢 Nominations are now CLOSED for the 2025 Optometry Wales Awards! Thank you for submitting your entries, we can’t wait to read them all! 📅 Finalists announced in Sept 🎉 Awards Night: 29 Nov 2025 #OWAwards2025 #OptometryWales

🚴‍♂ Struggling to see while cycling? Prescription cycling spectacles can enhance your vision and performance on the road. Learn more in our short, informative video! 📺 Watch & download here: optometrywales.org.uk/social-media-r… #EyeHealth #Cycling #ClearVision #OptometryWales

Congratulations to all Optometry students graduating today!🎓 We wish you every success in the next chapter of your journey. Wales has so much to offer, we hope you’ll consider starting your career right here and becoming part of the future of eye care in Wales! 👁️ #CardiffGrad

Double vision can affect daily life and may signal underlying eye conditions. Learn more in our short, informative video. 📺 Watch & download on our website optometrywales.org.uk (Under the social media tab) #EyeHealth #DoubleVision #VisionMatters #OptometryWales