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New £7.7m eye care treatment centre offering free appointments opens in Plymouth
Overview
A new £7.7m eye care treatment centre, the Centre for Eyecare Excellence, has opened at Hepworth House on the University of Plymouth's campus. The facility features 34 treatment rooms, teaching areas, and research laboratories, enabling optometry students to treat patients under supervision using industry-standard equipment.
Key points
- The Centre for Eyecare Excellence has opened at Hepworth House on the University of Plymouth's campus.
- The £7.7m facility includes 34 treatment rooms, teaching areas, and research laboratories.
- It offers free appointments for services such as glaucoma care, contact lenses, and general eye exams.
- Optometry students treat patients under supervision using industry-standard equipment.
