Valerie Donegan owner and optometrist has sixteen years experience as a practicing optometrist and has a specialist interest in diabetic retinal screening, dry eye management and children's eyecare. Valerie established Athlone Opticians in 2018 as she strived to provide excellent clinical eyecare and as a result has invested in the most modern equipment for her practice. At Athlone Opticians digital retinal photography and visual field screening is carried out as standard with every eye examination and sufficient time is allocated to discuss each individual patients concerns and needs. Valerie also has a vast amount of experience as a contact lens practitioner fitting rigid gas permeable,soft,extended wear and multifocal contact lenses.
The SuperValu Centre,Ballymahon Road is located 2km from Athlone town centre (or exit 10 on the bypass) and is the ideal location due to the ample free car parking spaces and ease of access for patient's with young children or mobility issues.
Athlone Opticians has a huge selection of frames to suit all styles and budgets,Valerie attends optical trade shows throughout Europe to ensure the practice has the latest trends in the industry. Please see below a small selection of the frames we stock: