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Independent Optometrist offering emergency eye and vision support
Free delivery in and around Newbury for orders from the new on-line shop
Valarie Jerome, who opened her independent optometrist service late last year, has responded to the current situation by offering video consultations for patients with emergency eye care concerns. At the same time, she has set up an on-line facility for ordering from a range over-the-counter eye and optical medication and is offering free delivery in and around the Newbury area. "I have been overwhelmed by the response I have had from the people of Newbury since opening my business last December. These are obviously difficult times for us all and I hope that these small measures may help alleviate some of my patients' concerns;" said Valarie. Anyone with an eye emergency or concerns about their vision can contact Valarie direct on 07771933898 or visit the company's Facebook page www. facebook.com/drvalariejerome/ toorder items
Background
Originally from the USA, Dr Valarie Jerome has lived in Newbury for many years and has worked locally in the area 20 at various opticians as both a resident and locum optometrist. Earlier this year she was short listed for the Association of Optometrists Locum of the Year 2019. Dr Jerome has been practising as an optometrist since 2003. She received her BSc (Bachelor of Science) degree from Georgia Southern University in Georgia, USA and OD (Doctor of Optometry) degree from Nova Southeastern
University in Florida, USA. She worked in the USA for many years in primary eye care treating various eye conditions such as glaucoma, dry eye disease, iritis, blepharitis and conjunctivitis. She also spent time working in a low vision clinic offering custom vision plans for the partially sighted and alongside an eye consultant offering pre-operative and post-operative care of cataract surgery patients.
For optometry appointments please contact Valarie Jerome Tel: 01635 528844 Email: Valarie@DrValarieJerome.com 41
