Four workers at an opticians in Farnham have gone the distance in a bid to raise awareness of a common eye condition which can lead to blindness.

James Weller, Chelsea Knight, Keely Day and Alex Mayatt recently pounded the streets of East London to raise money for Glaucoma UK.

The quartet from Specsavers took part in the Trek 10k charity run around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of a week of events to highlight a condition often called the “silent thief of sight”.

Their run was supported in-store by colleagues who held a non-uniform day and bake sale, with a week of fundraising generating £350 for the charity.

Glaucoma is an eye condition where the main nerve connecting the eye to the brain becomes damaged.

It’s most common in adults aged 50 and over and can cause vision loss if not diagnosed and treated early.

Bryony Allen, optometry director at Specsavers Farnham, said: “We’re proud to have dedicated time to raise awareness of glaucoma, as well as funds for Glaucoma UK to help continue their research into the condition.

“As an optician, my advice to members in the local community who are concerned about age-related eye conditions like glaucoma is to have regular eye checks.

“The risk significantly increases with age – especially when there’s family history of the condition.

“We recommend that everyone should have their eyes tested at least every two years, whether in store or us coming out to them with our home visits team.”

Natallie Hoare, Head of Fundraising at Glaucoma UK, said: “The Farnham Specsavers team did a fantastic job of raising awareness about the importance of early detection and supporting people affected by glaucoma.

“We are incredibly grateful to James, Chelsea, Keely and Alex for taking on the 10k run in aid of Glaucoma UK.”