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Specialised Services atMonnow Eyecare

If you need more focused support, you can feel confident knowing that you are in the hands of a team who care about getting it right.

Specialist Services, When You Need It

Sometimes your eyes need a little more attention than a routine eye examination can provide. At Monnow Eyecare, our experienced optometrists offer a range of specialised services to help manage, monitor and support a variety of eye conditions.

Using advanced technology, specialist knowledge and a genuinely personal approach, we take the time to understand what you need and make sure you feel confident about your care.

Expert Care Close to Home

You don’t always need to travel to a hospital for specialist eye care. Where appropriate, our services allow you to receive expert assessment and ongoing monitoring in the familiar, comfortable surroundings of your local opticians.

Our team works closely with other healthcare professionals and hospital services when needed, helping make sure your care is joined up and that you receive the right support at the right time.

Medical Retina Services

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Glaucoma Services

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Low Vision Assessments

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Medical Retina Services

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye and plays a vital role in your vision. Changes to the retina can affect your sight, sometimes before you notice any symptoms.

At Monnow Eyecare, our specialist-qualified optometrists provide medical retina assessment and monitoring, using advanced imaging technology and working closely with Royal
Gwent Hospital and Hereford County Hospital when further care is needed.

Our service is available through NHS Wales and is free to eligible patients living in Wales or registered with a Welsh GP.

Retinal conditions can develop gradually and may initially cause few noticeable symptoms. Regular monitoring can help identify changes early.

If you notice a new or sudden change in your vision, please contact us promptly.

Our medical retina service can provide assessment and monitoring for a range of retinal conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Macular holes and puckers
  • Epiretinal membrane
  • Retinal oedema and haemorrhages

Our detailed assessments combine clinical examination with hospital-grade technologies including:

  • Topcon Triton OCT scanning
  • Optos Ultra Widefield imaging (up to 200°)

The allow us to carry out  long-term monitoring, often avoiding the need for hospital visits.

Glaucoma Services

At Monnow Eyecare, we understand how worrying a
glaucoma diagnosis can feel. That’s why we are proud to host dedicated Glaucoma Clinics here in Monmouth, working in partnership with the Royal Gwent Hospital and Hereford County Hospital to bring specialist care closer to you.

These clinics enable us to monitor both diagnosed and suspected glaucoma patients, using secure remote links to the hospital for fast, joined-up care.

You will be seen by one of our two specialist-qualified optometrists, both holding advanced accreditations in glaucoma care. Their expertise means fewer delays in follow-ups and clearer advice on treatment options.

Our Glaucoma service combines state-of-the-art
technology with thorough clinical expertise. Every clinic includes:

  • Visual field testing
  • Eye pressure measurement
  • Corneal thickness measurement
  • OCT imaging
  • Gonioscopy
  • Medication and medical history review

Low Vision Assessments

Living with reduced vision can make everyday tasks more difficult. Reading, using a phone, watching television or enjoying your hobbies can become frustrating, and it can seriously affect your confidence and independence.

At Monnow Eyecare, we provide personalised advice,
specialist equipment and practical support to help you continue doing the things that matter to you.

Your appointment is relaxed and one-to-one, giving you plenty of time to talk about how your vision affects your daily life and if you live in Wales or are registered with a Welsh GP, you may also be eligible for a fully funded NHS service.

Everyone experiences sight loss differently. During your assessment, we’ll take time to understand:

  • What you find difficult in everyday life
  • How you currently use your vision
  • What you would like to be able to do more easily
  • Which visual aids or techniques could help you

Where appropriate, suitable patients may be provided with specialist low vision aids free of charge on loan, through the Welsh NHS low vision service. These may include magnifiers for reading small print, high-powered or specialised glasses

and portable electronic devices that enlarge text.

We’ll show you how the different options work and give you the opportunity to try them during your assessment. The aim isn’t simply to give you an aid. It’s to find something that genuinely works for you.

Monnow Eyecare can also certify eligible patients as sight impaired / severely sight impaired, therefore eliminating long hospital waits for the same service.

Sight can change, and we’re here to change with you. As part of our low vision service, we offer regular follow-up appointments to check that your aids are still helping and to update your care plan as needed.

At Monnow Eyecare, we’re not just about tests and

prescriptions. We’re about people. If you or someone you love is struggling with low vision, we are here to help. From the first phone call to every follow-up visit, you’ll feel respected, supported and heard.

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Early Detection, BetterProtection

Eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy often show no symptoms in the early stages. But with early diagnosis, they can be managed effectively.

Our optometrists are specially trained to spot the signs early and guide you with the right support, treatments or onward referrals when needed. For some of our patients, this early action has even saved their sight.

What choose Monnow Eyecare?

Located in the heart of Monmouth, our award-winning practice has built a reputation for being caring, consistent and clinically outstanding.

We're not a chain. We're a local, independent team who know our patients by name. From our welcoming reception to our specialist optometrists, every member of our team takes pride in giving you their full attention.

Everything is explained clearly and thoroughly.

Monnow Eyecare saw me the same day when I was worried about my eye. I honestly believe they saved my sight.

I’ve recommended them to friends. You walk in and just know you’re in the right place.