PASSIONATE football fan, Colin Perriera who is visually impaired, recently visited Specsavers Hemel Hempstead, where he had a comprehensive eye test and overall eye health check conducted by the store’s Clinical Director, Shane Abbas Bhimani.
Mr Perriera, accompanied by his guide dog, Labrador, Sid, is an ardent football fan, following Hemel Hempstead Town FC and Chelsea. In his spare time, he also plays football and is Captain of the Ever-Ton FC, a 6-a-side football club with whom he has played for just over 18 months. The team play in the ‘Man versus Fat’, Milton Keynes Football League.
In May 2021 Mr Perriera underwent cataract eye surgery at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital NHS FT based in London. Following the operation, the ophthalmic consultant surgeon advised him to be fitted for protective eyewear to help minimise any potential impact he could suffer when playing football.
During his visit to Specsavers Hemel Hempstead, Mr Perriera, assisted by Priti Amrania, dispensing assistant & PR ambassador, chose a pair of stylish safety spectacles in his favourite Chelsea team colours. Mr Perriera commented, ‘The Specsavers staff at the store have been incredibly helpful, and I am really pleased with my new protective eyewear. These new glasses are more robust and will help me feel much more confident when I play football.’
Louise England, General Manager, said, ‘We are delighted that we had the opportunity to provide Colin with exactly what he was after to help him continue his passion for playing football. We wish him and the Ever-Ton FC every success with their matches.’
Shane Abbas Bhimani added, ‘Sight tests are essential as they check more than just a person’s vision. They give us a better understanding of general health as well as eye health. It is vital everyone keeps up to date with their appointments.’
Specsavers provide a range of protective eyewear to suit many sporting activities, including contact sports such as rugby, football, cricket, hockey, lacrosse and netball. The full range can be viewed here, including protective eyewear for businesses and employees who may require them.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Charity provides vital services to the visually impaired, and more information is available on their website.
Specsavers’ staff use personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the stores and for home visits. With frames being thoroughly sanitised before and after each use. It is important that people attend their appointments to ensure that their eye, hearing and overall health is not at risk during this time.
Specsavers Hemel Hempstead customers can call the store on 01442 212 141 to book an appointment or book online. This helps to help manage social distancing and minimise time spent in store for those who can visit the store.