Leo Eye Centre, Skewen

26/06/2026

🌿🌿Hayfeaver Patients🌿🌿

If you’re struggling with itchy, watery, red or swollen eyes, you’re not alone. Hayfever can trigger allergic conjunctivitis, making everyday tasks uncomfortable — especially for contact lens wearers.

👁️ How Hayfever Affects Your Eyes

Pollen causes your body to release histamine, leading to:

• Itchy eyes
• Redness
• Watering
• Swollen eyelids

👓 How We Can Help at Leo Eye Centre Opticians

We offer a range of solutions to keep your eyes comfortable this season:

• Allergy‑friendly eye drops
• Dry eye treatments
• Contact lens advice
• Prescription sunglasses
• Professional eye examinations

🌿 Simple Ways to Ease Symptoms at Home

• Cold compresses
• Wraparound glasses outdoors
• Reduce pollen exposure
• Avoid rubbing your eyes

If your eyes are suffering this hayfever season, pop in and see us in Skewen — we’re here to help keep your vision clear and comfortable.

Call us and book in for your appointment 01792 817149 or WhatsApp us on the same number! We can help!

07/01/2026

Drivers over the age of 70 will now have to an eye test every 3 years to be able to keep their driving licence!

It’s recommended that you have an eye test every year over the age of 70. This is covered under the NHS so no fee is required.

Get yourself booked in with us! Call us on 01792 817149.

The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We would like to thank all our loyal and new customers for supporting our local business this year!

We are closed from the 24th January. Opening back up as normal from 9AM, 5th January 2025.

If you have a medical emergency within this time frame, please contact the NHS on 111.

If you have any queries, our emails are still being monitored throughout this period. Please email us on [email protected]

Thanks for your support and hope to see you all in the new year.

The Leo Eye Centre team, Skewen❤️

21/10/2025

This is why it is important to get your children’s sight test done annually.

We can pick up eye diseases from a young age!

The sight test is free, why aren’t you booking them in?

Get them booked in with us while it’s half term next week! Call us on 01792 817149.

Mabon plays sport and there had been no sign in school there was a problem with his sight.

22/09/2025

Did you know it’s National Eye Health Week?

Celebrate the week with us by championing the importance of regular eye examinations and prioritising your long-term visual wellbeing.

Did you know?

- More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives.

- A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough.

- During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.

Call us on 01792 817149 to book your sight test and we’ll give you 10% of your spectacles!

24/08/2025

We are closed bank holiday Monday (25th August).

If you have a medical emergency out of opening hours please dial the NHS on 111.

We will re-open on Tuesday 26th at 09.00AM.

15/08/2025

**** Phone Lines are Working ****

As of this morning, our phone lines are back up and running.

We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused to our patients. Please bear with us while we respond to messages left.

If you need an appointment booked, please call us on 01792 817149.

13/08/2025

**** PHONE LINES ARE DOWN ****

You may be having problems trying to contact us today.

We are experiencing issues with our new telephone lines and hoping to get this fixed later on this afternoon.

Please contact us via WhatApp on 01792 817149 or email us on [email protected]. One of our staff members will contact you back.

11/08/2025

As seen on BBC news, motorists over the age of 70 could be banned from driving if they fail compulsory eye test.

Don’t risk it and get booked in with us for your eye test.

Your examination is completely free under the NHS.

Call us on 01792 817149 to get booked it!

Let us help you keep the roads safe.

The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".

24/06/2025

It is vital that your children get seen annually. This is to catch any problems early, so it can be corrected for the future.

Don’t hesitate to call us and get them booked in for an appointment sooner rather than later.

We are here to support you and your family.

01792 817149👓

The British and Irish Orthoptic Society is calling for screening to take place in all schools in England.