2 independent Ryde opticians are to merge their practices in an exciting move for the town’s eyecare.
Ryde Opticians and Hearing Care and the Medical Eye Centre (Cross Street) will join forces on 1st August and will trade from the former’s location on Union Street. This will allow both practices’ patient base to continue to receive a high standard of care that both businesses have developed over the years.
To accommodate the move, Ryde Opticians & Hearing Care will further expand its facilities, giving patients more choice and offering improved technology and range of frames.
All the records from the Medical Eye Centre’s patients, including contact lens details and supply, have been safely and confidentially transferred to the new premises.
Ryde Opticians was part of national chain Vision Express from 2010 before, in an unprecedented move, it regained its independence in early 2018.
The Medical Eye Centre, which is just 100 yards down the street from its new home, has been trading on the Isle of Wight for over 50 years and has a second location on Grays Walk in Newport.
Rosemary Lamanna, Ryde Opticians and Hearing Care Practice Manager, said:
“This is an incredibly exciting time for both our team and Ryde as a whole.
Article continues below this advertisement “It’s a fantastic opportunity to merge two practices with strong clinical reputations to create a destination that delivers the highest standard of eye and hearing care.
“My team cannot wait to welcome the Medical Eye Centre’s loyal and dedicated patient base that they have fostered over the years and we can guarantee they will receive a warm welcome.”
Farzeen Khan, Director of the Medical Eye Centre, said:
“This merger will introduce both practices’ patients to an improved level of brands, contact lens and clinical excellence delivered with the best equipment and technology.
“The combination of two excellent teams is the perfect recipe to create what I know will be Ryde’s premier independent eyecare destination.
“Although we will be moving sites, the team are relishing the challenges ahead and we are committed to delivering the very best experience for our client base.”
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