Independent opticians, Stroud Vision Centre incorporating Limberick Opticians, recently completed a series of refurbishments amidst business growth and the celebration of 100 years of business in Stroud.
Over the past six months, the opticians situated on George Street, has dedicated its efforts to enhancing the quality of service offered to their valued patients. The refurbishment project has brought about several significant improvements, aimed at ensuring a more comfortable and efficient experience for all.
The newly refurbished practice now boasts a second state-of-the-art testing room, allowing for an increased patient capacity. This expansion is a testament to Stroud Vision Centre’s commitment to delivering regular, high quality eye examinations with a personal, friendly independent touch to the local community and beyond.
Furthermore, the practice has reinforced its team by welcoming new resident optometrist, Louise Rowan, and dispensing optician, Rachael Dowdeswell, adding a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the existing staff. These additions enable the practice to further develop their vast range of services, including specialisation in areas such as dry eye and myopia management services.
Louise Rowan has been an optometrist for over 10 years, developing a keen interest in services such as myopia management and paediatric optometry. Louise added: “I wanted to be part of a small, passionate and dedicated team who aim to provide high quality eyecare with a personal service.”
“Being part of Stroud Vision Centre allows me to do this whilst always keeping to the very latest clinical guidance.”
Dispensing optician, Rachael, qualified in 1994 and has since specialised in dry eye services as well as spending 5 years working in a school assisting children with additional needs.
Speaking on her passion for the profession, Rachael stated, “I pride myself in offering a friendly and professional frame styling experience to patients, providing them with the best visual performance and ensuring they leave the practice feeling fabulous in their new frames.”
Practice Manager, Anita Herring, further commented on the exciting developments: “We are thrilled to finally complete our newly refurbished practice just in time for our 100th anniversary of caring for the eyes of the Stroud community.”
“Over the years, our goal has always been to provide exceptional eye care services, and these improvements allow us to better serve our patients and meet their needs more effectively.”
“The practice now feels refreshed and much more spacious. The team are all really excited to see our patients’ reactions and thoughts on the new look.”