Easter Bank Holidays 2024

We will be closed for the easter bank holidays on Friday 29th March 2024 and Monday 1st April 2024

We will reopen as normal at 9am on Tuesday 2nd April

Essilor Take 2 Offer

Buy Essilor Lenses and recieve at least 50% off a second pair.

Offer valid from 8th January 2024 to 30th November 2024

Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for more information

ODESP – Diabetic Screening

It has come to our attention, that the Oxfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (ODESP) are issuing fixed appointments for retinal screening, at scattered Oxfordshire venues, rather than sending you the list of venues to choose from.

We would like to reassure you that Patricia Hayselden and Partners are still actively providing the retinal screening service for ODESP, so you can still have your appointment with us, in Wallingford.

If you would prefer this, when your letter arrives, simply phone ODESP,  ask them to cancel the appointment that they’ve sent you and inform them that you will contact Patricia Hayselden and Partners, to arrange your own appointment.  We can offer a wider choice of days and times, for your convenience.

Many of our patients find it is convenient to have their main sight-test eye examination at the same time as the screening appointment, so please let us know, when you contact us, whether the appointment is just for the ODESP screening, or a combined appointment with your NHS eye examination.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.  Remember not to drive, as pupil dilating drops are likely to be used, which can cause some blurring for a few hours afterwards.

Weekend Opening

For your convenience, we will be open 9.30am until 3.30pm on;

Saturday 17th February 2024

Saturday 2nd March 2024

Saturday 16th March 2024

Saturday 6th April 2024

Saturday 20th April 2024

Saturday 11th  May 2024

When making an appointment please let us know if you prefer to attend on a weekend date.

OcuPlan

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with OcuPlan. We’re now part of the largest joined-up network of optometrists and ophthalmologists in the UK, collaborating to provide affordable, accessible care for patients with long-term eye conditions. If you or anyone you know is living with glaucoma, AMD or diabetic retinopathy and want added peace of mind that your sight is being protected, visit ocuplan.co.uk to find out more, or speak to one of our representatives in store.

You can also request a free home information pack by visiting https://dashboard.ocuplan.co.uk/homepack

Contact Lens Recycling Scheme

We have joined a contact lens recycling programme and request that you bring in the plastic and foil from your contact lens packaging, along with your used lenses, at regular intervals. Please continue to recycle the cardboard packaging at home.

COVID-19 Update 2023

As COVID and other seasonal viruses are still prevalent in Oxfordshire, we ask that you bring a mask (we can supply one to you if required) – to wear during the parts of the examination where we need to get close to you.

To protect you, the optometrist will continue to wear a mask. Please let us know if you would like all staff to wear one whilst you are in the practice.

We ask that you rearrange your appointment, if you have current symptoms that could be contagious, such as a new fever, cough, runny nose.

Our practice team is available Monday to Friday (and some Saturdays) to look after you, for all aspects of your eye care requirements.

Due to a large backlog of reminder letters, we are significantly behind schedule with sending these out to you. Please do not wait for a letter – just get in touch when you would like to see us. If you feel that you are having any difficulties, or if we have not seen you within the past 2 years – please contact our friendly reception staff on 01491 835466, who will be able to check your records and arrange for your next appointment to be scheduled into our diary, at the earliest opportunity.

Hy-Care Recall

Coopervision Hy-Care multipurpose contact lens solution

We have been advised of a voluntary recall by contact lens solutions manufacturer, Coopervision, of Hy-Care multipurpose contact lens solution (60ml, 100ml and 250ml bottles).

The manufacturer’s quality testing determined that the product may not offer appropriate levels of disinfection in some circumstances against high levels of a particular yeast organism. Although no complaints have been recieved and there have been no confirmed incidents attributed to inadequate disinfection, this action is our of an abundance of caution.

It is important you continue to clean and disinfect your soft contact lenses. Please cease use and discard your HyCare multipurpose solution once you have secured an alternative multipurpose solution. Please retain the bottle in order to obtain your reimbursement, which you can do by visiting the recall website http://www.cvrecall.expertinquiry.com

This website is managed by Sedgwick, the company that are supporting CooperVision (the manufacturer) on this recall. On the website you will be given more information on what to do next and instructions on how to claim your reimbursement. You will also find contact details should you need to speak with a representative.

New Premium Plus (OCT) Eye Examination

We continue to invest in the latest technology, most recently purchasing an OCT scanner and camera.  OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) captures a 3D cross-sectional scan of the back of your eye as well as taking a high definition retinal image. This helps us to monitor and detect any changes and abnormalities, which may indicate early signs of disease, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Private Eye Examinations
Standard – £46
Premium (Digital photography) – £59
Premium Plus (OCT & Digital photography) – £72

NHS Entitled Examinations
Standard – no charge
Premium (Digital photography) – £22
Premium Plus (OCT & Digital photography) – £42

Staff changes

After 12 years with the practice, optometrist Nita Mahalingham has moved away from Oxfordshire, so will no longer be working with us. We wish her much happiness as her family begin a new life in Dubai.

We welcome Mri Bali to our practice, a full time optometrist with a specialism in Orthoptics.
We are also delighted to say part time receptionist Katie Ansel has now joined us full time.