Look local: All eyes on Salisbury

Despite being at the centre of a new diplomatic row with Russia over poisoning allegations, Salisbury can be noted for its far greater accomplishments. Its proximity to the Neolithic monument of Stonehenge makes it a magnet for tourists, its cathedral is the envy of many a town and it boasts a thriving market.

‘Salisbury is a really lovely town. We have a beautiful cathedral and the local market that takes place on Tuesdays and Saturdays attracts a lot of people to the town,’ says Miyoung Kidd, assistant manager at Boots Opticians in Salisbury.

The opticians on Silver Street has been open since the early 1990s and has two optometrists, one DO (manager Steve Wood) and one student DO. It is equipped with three testing rooms, pre-screening facilities and provides a number of services, including retina photography. Staff work closely with the new eye clinic in the local hospital, referring more serious patient cases to them.