Eyecare reform in Wales
The Welsh Government announced a reform to Eyecare that sees more clinical work being carried out in a primary setting.
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Glaucoma treatment a very pleasant experience at Monnow Eyecare
Glaucoma is a common eye condition that happens if the nerve connecting the eye to the brain becomes damaged, usually by a build up of...
Local help is at hand for people with poor vision.
As we get older, our eyesight isn’t as good as I was when we were younger. Thankfully, it’s very rare these days for someone to lose...
Monnow Glaucoma clinic an excellent community service
Survey results* from patients using the new community glaucoma clinic at Monnow Eyecare show how much they appreciate the change. Instead...
Monnow Eyecare is highly recommended by our customers
The Monnow Eyecare c ustomer survey, started in 2012, has now gone digital in 2017! This makes it quicker and easier for Monnow Eyecare...
Royal Gwent Hospital patients see Monnow optometrists in the community
Royal Gwent Hospital patients see Monnow optometrists in the community Glaucoma patients at the Royal Gwent Hospital benefit from having...
Our experts make choosing frames easy
The experts at Monnow Eyecare understand how people feel when they come to choosing the right pair of glasses for them. Having a new...
Sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory
Summer is coming and it’s the perfect time to be spending more of our leisure time outdoors, enjoying the spring sunshine. Although most...
Don’t let poor vision stop you doing the things you love
As we get older we tend not to be able to see as well as younger people around us.
Are your children experiencing eye strain due to online lessons?
With online classes now the norm, the concern, for many parents, is that it will cause eye strain that may affect their children’s sight...
Our top ten tips for healthy vision
We all know prevention is better than cure, so here are the top ten tips from the optometrists at Monnow Eyecare to keep your vision...
Can’t remember the last time you had a sight test?
As with most health conditions, the risk of developing a sight-threatening eye condition increases as we age. This happens for several...
Get expert help when choosing glasses
Having a new glasses prescription is just the starting point for dispenser Emily Biddecombe at Monnow Eyecare because it’s a big decision...
Monnow Optometrist Professor Barbara Ryan receives an MBE
Professor Barbara Ryan arrived home late one evening in November to find her family gathered around a mysterious envelope bearing a...
Optometrist Helen Tilley saves sight in remote Cambodian communities
Local optometrist Helen Tilley took a break from her Monnow Eyecare practice this month to support some of the poorest communities in...
The most common skiing injuries to your eyes
Did you know that skiers and snowboarders face a higher risk of eye damage on holiday than from injuries to their arms and legs? The high...
Top tips for looking after your child's eyesight
As children go back into classrooms, parents want them to be able to learn, play and communicate well. Sadly, for over 1 million children...
Top tips for safe homeworking
With many more people working from home and more meetings taking place online, rather than face to face, everyone needs to be aware of...
Monnow Eyecare now fully open
The Welsh Government has announced a further relaxation of the Coronovirus restrictions so we’re delighted to let everyone know that...
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