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Paralympian Launches New Vision Express Eldon Square Store

Paralympian Harriet Lee was guest of honour at Vision Express Newcastle on Friday 10th July, as she helped with an official ribbon cutting to unveil the national optical retailer’s new home in Eldon Square.

The opening came as Vision Express and the Macular Society welcomed the first ever Macular Week (6-12 July 2015). The inaugural awareness campaign aims to raise awareness of macular conditions while fundraising for the charity.

Moving from its former home on Northumberland Street, Vision Express has traded in Newcastle for 26 years. Together, the 18-strong store team has combined optical experience of more than 80 years.

With new facilities and the latest state-of-the-art examining equipment, the new store will deliver an individual and thorough vision care service to the local community.

Harriet, 23, is an ambassador for Vision Express and is currently based in the North East while she studies at Northumbria University. At present, she is training for the 2016 Paralympic Games and hopes to bring home more medals for Britain after winning a Paralympic bronze in the breaststroke 100 metres, during London 2012.

Harriet Lee said: “It was great to join the team and help welcome them into their stunning new home in Eldon Square. The new store looks fantastic; it has real kerb-appeal as well as an excellent range of optical and sun frames.”

Sharron Gordon-Yule, Vision Express Newcastle store manager, added: “Our thanks go to Harriet for making our grand unveiling so special – it was great morale boost for the team to hear how her training is going for the 2016 Paralympic Games and she was extremely impressed with the look and feel of our new home.”

Vision Express offers an eye test to best practice guidelines of the College of Optometrists (COO), with each Vision Express optometrist being a qualified eye health professional. To find your nearest store to book an eye test visitwww.visionexpress.com/book-eye-test/

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