Specsavers partners with NHS for first AMD treatment centre

Specsavers will from next week provide treatments for wet AMD patients in Wales through an NHS collaboration.

The ‘Austin Friars Eye Treatment Centre’ will treat AMD patients throughout Gwent, Wales from Specsavers’ Newport practice – in a bid to reduce waiting times for assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

It was the first time a high street practice has provided initial screening and referrals, and NHS staff have delivered treatments from the same high street location, a statement said.

Gwent residents with Wet AMD will be treated at the Austin Friars Eye Treatment Centre from September 5. From next month the centre will also provide assessments for patients.