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Lockdown is easing and lots of us are going to be getting back to the road.  Travelling to see family and friends - for an outside socially distant visit of course!  Some may be heading back to the office or travelling for work again.

The goodr brand has rocketed to success in America and Valarie Jerome Optometrists is pleased to bring this fun range to Newbury!.  All the style and fashion without the large price tag.  The company was started to provide the active community - like runners and cyclists - with gear that is fashionable and affordable with not the same old sport look.

Check out this amazing new project from The Corn Exchange in Newbury. They have created a virtual community choir to sing I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing. This song celebrates and recognises all those in our area working hard on the frontline. Those amazing men and women working to keep us all safe and the country going. You will see Valarie Jerome along with I lots of other familiar faces from the Newbury area

LiveFitNow was founded by Newbury personal trainer, Vicki Brown.  In addition to offering fitness classes, personal training and online coaching, Vicki had created the new LiveFitNow Podcast series.   Ms Brown invited Valarie Jerome Optometrists owner, Dr Valarie Jerome, to take part in the new series. 

The current COVID-19 virus pandemic is a stressful time for us all in one way or another.  The impact of stress can be affect us mentally and physically.  The physical effects of stress on the body affect all parts including the eyes and vision. 

It’s the unconscious eyes and face touching that we are trying to combat.  Dirty hands near your face can expose your respiratory system to COVID-19.  We are all washing our hands, but your eyes and face need a good clean as well!

Today is World Health Day – a day to raise awareness on the importance of good health under the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).  Wondering what does having good health have to do with your eye health and vision?  More that you think.  There are some important items to make sure to have on your plate and check off your list in order to keep your vision and eye health at top performance.

With the news of the possible outbreak of the Coronavirus here in the UK, our practice would like to update our patients. There is sense of worry with many regarding this new virus and how it may impact us living here in the Newbury area.  At Valarie Jerome Optometrists, we understand your worry,  

Eyelid and lash care products from We Love Eyes 12/2/20201 Comment Picture The eyes are the window to the soul, so wash them! This is the slogan for We Love Eyes, a natural and non-toxic products we carry at the practice. It is the first optometrist-created cleansing system for the eyes and lids.

I have often had patient shed a tear or two in the consulting chair either from a worry about their eye condition, having a bad day or perhaps lost a loved one. And with all the tears I have shed and been around lately as my father recently passed away, it got me thinking again about tears – how they are different and what they provide to us.