There are various types of aids, magnifiers, binoculars, telescopes, etc. which are sometimes helpful for people who cannot be aided by spectacles. These are available through the Low Vision Aid Clinic and are free on the National Health Service.
In the past a patient could only be offered this type of equipment by the Low Vision Aid Clinic at the local hospital, waiting lists were often very long and the ability to be able to swap equipment or ask questions at a later date about useage were almost impossible.
So, Galloway's are working in partnership with other local blind societies, local health authorities and local opticians to enable participating opticians to prescribe and dispence Low Vision Aids. This cuts down waiting times and makes the whole process much more accessible to visually impaired people.
Please note that not all areas are taking part in this scheme just yet so please check below to see if there is an optician near you. If there is not you will still be able to visit the Low Vision Aid Scheme at your local hospital - You should discuss with your Opthalmic Consultant the benefits of being referred.
North Lancashire
Tariq Bangash, Bay Optical Centre, 90 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5LD, 01524 420 494
Paula Burrows, Eye Care at Home, 15 Lancaster Road, Pilling, PR3 6AU, 01253 790574
Mike Moon, Moon & Coxhill, 306 Lancaster Rood, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6LY, 01524 231356
George Theobald, Taylors Opticians, 19 New Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EB, 01524 32915
Stephen Butterfield, S& K Butterfield Ltd, 46c Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9LB, 01524 732 724
Phil Jones, Phillip Jones Opticians, 15 Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9JX, 01524 730 055
Tom Mackey, Lancaster Vision Express, 13/15 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UA, 01524 843 539
Paul Hutchence, Welbourne Opticians, 3 King Street, Lancaster LA11JN, 01524 64151
Ian Rutherford, Boots Opticians, 18-20 Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HT, 01524 844 490
Malcolm Heyes, Conlon and Sons, 22 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5DD, 01524 413 240
Central Lncashires
A S Facer (Longton Optical) Limited, 76 Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston, PR4 5PB, 01772 612581
Broadhursts Optometrists, 98 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED, 01772 822591
David H Myers, 34 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 ODQ, 01772 752400
Eyesentials, 70 Hough Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 2YB, 01772 454511
Leyland Opticians, 78 Hough Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 2YB, 01772 421697
Marian Gray Optometrist, 8 Hough Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR25 2SD, 01772 621049
Optisavers Limited, 60 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SE, 01257 230393
Ryan MJ Eyecare, 55 Tithebarn Street, Preston, PR1 1DJ, 01772 250154
Sutcliffes Opticians 25, St Georges Street, Chorley, PR7 2AA 01257 262445
Suzanne Dennis Optometrists Limited, 163 Spendmore Lane, Coppull Chorley, PR7 5BY, 01257 791568
Val Hughes Opticians, 15 Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5RU, 01772 313001