The practice is run and owned by optometrist Cath McNamara, who named the business after her father as a way to carry on the family name.

After working most of her twenty-five year career for a big chain optometrists in Cardiff, Cath decided the time was right to take the plunge and open her own practice in Newport, “I’ve always wanted the freedom to do my own thing,” Cath tells Voice.

“The main benefit of owning my own practice is that I’m able to give people more of an involved personal service. Our promise is to provide you with the best possible service to ensure you receive optimum eye care. This includes the use of retinal photography at each visit, so that we can maintain an on-going photographic record to monitor any changes that may occur.

“We can advise the best solutions to suit patient’s individual needs, including the use of varifocal and coated lenses.

“We are a ‘paper free’ practice so personal details are filed electronically and confidentiality is guaranteed – we will send clients a reminder automatically when their next examination is due.

“Finally, our dispensing professionals will advise you on the best frames suited to your particular needs – both ophthalmic and budget – from the extensive range we stock.

 “If there’s something you have in mind that you can’t see, however, tell us as we can usually source other frames you may fancy.

“Not only can we give patients the attention they deserve, we’re also able to offer exclusive brands of designer eyewear that you won’t find in regular big chain opticians.

“Popular brand names include Armani, Ray Ban, Prada, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Vogue, as well as an exclusive range designed by the Scandinavian manufacturer Lindberg – we’re one of a handful of opticians who stock this particular brand and the only in Newport.

“As a local family business living in Newport, my children have grown up and attended school here, so I feel that’s it’s very important to invest in our city. My children have also helped out by modelling some of the frames that are available, with their pictures proudly displayed on our walls and my husband Clive was responsible for all the practice renovation.  

“As an introductory offer, exclusive to Voice readers, we’re offering twenty per cent of any initial purchase for the months of February and March – all you need to do is to quote Voice Magazine when settling your bill.”

So, why not pop into Liverton Opticians this February to say “Hi” and see what they can do for you, located at 26, Charles Street, Newport NP20 1JT.

Voice’s business of the Month is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

For all enquiries call Cath and her team on 01633 673094 Email livertonopticians@gmail.com or visit the website www.livertonopicians.com