University Valli Opticians Welcomes Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh

Valli Opticians, a leading provider of eye care in Huddersfield, is honoured to announce a visit from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh. The visit was organised by the University of Huddersfield and was part of with the official opening of the newly refurbished Joseph Priestley Building at the University of Huddersfield.

A highlight of the visit was The Duchess’ tour of the Optometry Department, where she had the opportunity to meet staff and students from both the Department of Optometry and University Valli Opticians.

Moin Valli, Managing Director of Valli Opticians, expressed his delight: “We were incredibly privileged to welcome Her Royal Highness to our practice within the University. This unique partnership with the University of Huddersfield allows our qualified optometrists to mentor students, students to examine real patients, providing them with invaluable real-world experience before they graduate.”
The £18.2 million investment in the Joseph Priestley Building has created a cutting-edge environment for both optometry education and patient care. This state-of-the-art facility allows University Valli Opticians to remain at the forefront of the field, offering patients access to the latest technologies and expertise.

Partnership Focuses on Future of Eye Care
The collaboration between the University of Huddersfield and Valli Opticians is a cornerstone of their commitment to fostering the next generation of eye care professionals. Students gain practical experience working alongside qualified optometrists at Valli Opticians, ensuring they are well-prepared for successful careers.

Valli has been serving the Huddersfield community for over 19 years. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care and hearing care services using the latest technology and expertise. Their partnership with the University of Huddersfield is the first of its kind in UK Optometry, offering patients access to the most advanced treatments and technologies.