South Wales Low Vision Clinic

01/11/2025

Do you have or someone you care for have glaucoma? Would you like to join a meeting to help with putting together a research study? The study is about finding ways to understand and predict how glaucoma will progress for different people. We would like to hear about your experiences of living with glaucoma and receiving treatment, and run some ideas past you for a new study. You do not need to know anything about research to take part.

The meeting will be online and for 1.5 hours on either Wednesday 3rd December (afternoon) or Thursday 4th December (afternoon). If you are interested please could you email Claire:
nollettcl@cardiff.ac.uk
with your availability for these dates.

30/09/2025

Help Melanie Gwatkin raise money to support Sight Cymru

24/09/2025

Did you know our office phone number can also be used to send us messages on WhatsApp? 01633 981245

PD: The image is the WhatsApp Logo, a white telephone handset in a green circle with a white surround.

24/09/2025

NATIONAL EYE HEALTH WEEK

1 in 5 children may have an undiagnosed vision problem. Regular eye tests can make a big difference. Support your child’s eye health by:
● Having regular eye tests
● Eating and encouraging them to eat a healthy diet
● Limiting screen time
● Spending 2 hours outdoors daily
● Wearing sunglasses



[PD: A boy wearing a yellow t-shirt with brown hair sits in an optician practice room. His chin is resting on a slit lamp support and the optician's hand is seen placing a lens in front of the boys left eye. A bright light is shining in the boys left eye.]

19/09/2025

We are delighted to be now offering free demonstrations of the fantastic RayBan Meta glasses. These glasses can describe your surroundings, tell you what you are holding, read text, make and receive phone calls, text message and WhatsApp messages. All this and more HANDS FREE. These glasses can make a real difference to a sight impaired person.
Prices start at £330 for non prescription or £545 single vision. (Other lens options available at additional cost)

Call us on 01633 981245 to book your at home demo.

PD: The left side of the image shows a lady with dark hair wearing a pair of RayBan Meta glasses in back with tinted lenses. The right side of the image has the words "RayBan Meta Introducing AI Glasses. Listen, capture and question with Meta AI" and a close up view of the RayBan Meta Wayfarer glasses in black with dark lenses.

08/09/2025

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for this years Optometry Wales awards in not just one, but two categories! Sustainability Practice and Technology Practice. On the technology front, more news to come later this week on the latest tech we can offer VI people in South Wales.

PD Picture of a blue cloth that has been placed down with waves and ruffles in it. In words over the top of the picture it says We've been Shortlisted!

19/08/2025

Ordered your prescription? 🤔 With the bank holiday coming up, now is the time to order your repeat prescription so you don’t run out over the weekend! 📱💊

19/08/2025

We don't stock these but we do have a demo pair to show our patients how helpful and simple these are. Well worth trying!
BBC News - 'I'm blind - Meta AI glasses allow me to work again' - BBC News

Andy Evans says he gave up work due to his sight loss, but now has a job helping other blind people.

01/08/2025

Are you or a loved one living with low vision?
Low vision simply means not being able to see as well as most other people even when you’re wearing glasses or contact lenses. For example, you would probably have low vision if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
We're here to help! Our clinic is now accepting new patients. We offer a range of services and technologies to help you maximize your remaining vision and improve your quality of life.
There is no cost for an appointment and we offer a large range of free devices all covered by the NHS
Call us today on 01633 981245 to schedule an appointment. You can also visit our website southwaleslowvisionclinic.com to learn more about our services.

15/07/2025

Strawberries and cream, Batman and Robin, Tea and cake - some things are better in pairs - just like our DYNAMIC DUO category at our Dog Show and Summer Fete!

This category is for the best friends who do everything together! Whether it’s two dogs bonded for life or a pup and their human sidekick; we’re celebrating teamwork, friendship and the kind of connection that gets tails (and hearts) wagging.
Prizes for the most iconic duo - and the chance to be crowned Overall Winner of the show!

● £3 per category
● Register on the day
● Enter multiple categories

[PD: 2 cartoon dogs on the right. On the left, bold text reads, "Dynamic Duo (noun) /dahv.nam.ik doo:oh/ Two best friends, one unstoppable team. Whether it's a human and pup, a bonded pair of pooches, or a toddler and their tail- wagging sidekick - this category is all about onnection, teamwork, and double the cuteness matching outfits encouraged."]