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A Lanarkshire opticians sees a bright future ahead after it invested in a significant renovation to improve its customer experience and increase its capacity for testing.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionResearch has shown that almost half (45.5 per cent) worry that using eye drops would nullify their fast, as excess liquid can drain through the tear ducts to the back of the throat.That is why Specsavers, together with Glaucoma UK and the Muslim Council of Britain, is warning of the danger that stopping eye drops poses, including vision loss.Specsavers optometrist, and store director, Laura Mullett, said: "If glaucoma is left untreated or unmanaged it can cause irreversible vision loss."However, if it is picked up early and treated it can be successfully managed, minimising sight loss.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign

College of Optometrists between March and May of last year throughout the original lockdown. The research also showed that nearly half (44 per cent) of those suffering any deterioration are yet to address the issue and see an optician.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A MONKLANDS optician has teamed up with a road safety charity to raise awareness of the importance of people looking after their sight, particularly when driving.The link between Specsavers and Break comes as research revealed five people die every day on the UK’s roads, and someone is injured every four minutes, with drivers’ eyesight often a contributory factor.Specsavers Airdrie and Coatbridge director Laura Mullett said: “Having good eyesight is one of the most basic requirements of safe driving.

An Airdrie resident had vital surgery to save his sight after an emergency appointment and hospital referral from the town’s branch of Specsavers.