All eyes are on a new opticians, which opened in Midsomer Norton on Monday. Specsavers opened in the town’s former library, operating as a sister store to the Bath practice.

The business will be run by three Directors, Phil Lodge, Masumi Jethwa and Matthew Watt, who have more than 58 optical years’ experience between them. They are also familiar faces to Specsavers, as Phil and Masumi head up the Bath store, while Matthew has been working at Specsavers in Bristol. And, as part of the opening, the store has already recruited eight local staff to join the team.

“We’re really excited to be launching the new store and welcoming customers through the doors,” comments Phil. “It’ll be great to have two stores, both offering the same excellent standards in optical and audiology care.”

“Like all Specsavers stores throughout England during lockdown, we are remaining open for all eye care and hearing needs in accordance with Government guidelines. The team in Midsomer Norton, as is the case in the Bath store, will be using personal protective equipment (PPE), wearing face masks and other PPE during tests, and all testing equipment and frames will be thoroughly sanitised before and after each use. Customers are also asked to request an appointment in advance by phone or online to help manage social distancing and minimise time spent in store.”