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Specsavers choose Dumfries for first ever dedicated Scottish audiology unit
The expansion is part a £380,000 investment from the opticians as they celebrate their 30th anniversary in the town centre.
Specsavers have opened their first ever dedicated Scottish audiology unit in Dumfries.
The expansion is part a £380,000 investment from the opticians as they celebrate their 30th anniversary in the town centre.
The new unit is next door to the existing High Street door and the firm hopes to provide optical and hearing care to more than 20,000 customers a year.
To mark the occasion, the charity's Bug Ear mascot paid a visit to the store, gift bags were handed out and people were able to enjoy some delicious cupcakes.
Audiology director, Thomas Allison, said: 'It's been great to shout about the new tech and being able to offer more appointments locally and really cut down the waiting lists.
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'The team has been working hard to get everything in order for the big launch – I'm very proud how what we've been able to achieve here, offering specialist care in the community.'
The audiology unit includes two consultation rooms, with the team able to offer services such as microsuction earwax removal, hearing checks and hearing aids.
And the refurbishment of the eyecare unit has included installing cutting-edge diagnostic tools, meaning a broader range of NHS and private services can be offered.
