AN OPTICIANS has urged people who need an eye test to book an appointment during lockdown.

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care in Rhyl has remained open during lockdown as an essential healthcare provider, following Welsh Government coronavirus and health and safety guidelines.

Eye tests are important to detect changes to vision such as blurriness, eye fatigue and dryness, which sometimes indicate non-eye related conditions.

“We want to reassure people that lockdown restrictions allow people to access our services in a safe environment," said optometrist Sheena Mangat.

“The eyes are a window to our general health and an eye test can detect so much more than changes in our vision.

"Taking care of our health is more important than ever.”