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Sight Service (Gateshead)

The Bradbury Centre for Sight, Unit 2B,
Stonehills Business Centre,
Gateshead,
NE10 0HW

Manager: Susan Coulson
01914 785 959
[email protected]
www.sightservice.co.uk

Facilities

Wheelchair access into the practice
Wheelchair access into the examination room
Accessible toilet
Extended appointment times
Eye test split into separate visits

Tests

Kay Picture test
Cardiff Acuity test
Fixation targets
Access to Toys
Sheridan Gardiner test

Miscellaneous

Familiarisation visit
Domiciliary visits

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[email protected]
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    - Wheelchair access into the practice
    - Extended appointment times
    - Eye test split into separate visits
    - Disabled or blue badge parking available nearby

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