Regional group Eye Emporium opened its 13th optical practice at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth on May 11, which was its first in a shopping centre.
Eye Emporium has practices in Kent, East and West London and the Wandsworth location was its first in South London.
Salim Juma, founder of Eye Emporium, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome the community of Wandsworth to our brand new store. If you’re looking for an independent opticians that can look after the whole family you’re in the right place.
‘My family and I established Eye Emporium in the 1980s. We’re experts in our field and have been providing excellent eye care and audiology services for many generations. Pop in and say hi to our friendly team.’
The new site has three eye examination rooms and an audiology testing room with services including optical coherence tomography, myopia management and ear wax removal.
An opening event offered free eye tests, 20% off eyewear and an illustrator created portraits for customers to take home with them.