Safarian And Simon Opticians

We're really excited to announce that we have a second practice which will be opening nearby soon! Keep an ‘eye’ out for it if you're in St John's Wood…! 😃

Stuck in revision mode? Remember, there's one more exam you need to book to ensure you pass with flying colours - your annual eye examination! We're open until 6pm today and tomorrow, so why not give us a call or send us a message to get yourself booked in for yours? http://socsi.in/Book_An_Eye_Test_bxYby

The sun's UV rays can cause serious damage to your vision, increasing your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and photokeratitis. Get clued up on the effects this Sun Awareness Week! http://socsi.in/cataract_facts_aIm4p #sunawarenessweek

Did you know that if you swim, shower or bathe whilst wearing contact lenses you could be putting your vision at risk? Get the latest guidance on contact lens infection from NHS England http://socsi.in/contacts_safety_qZopc

Prime your eyes for #SS19 with a sleek new pair of designer frames from Tom Ford, DITA or Ray-Ban. http://socsi.in/brands_yCF5F

St. John's Wood has got it's very own optical illusion in the form of a new 3D Zebra Crossing - and it's right opposite our practice! This is the first to be implemented in the UK - find out more about the motive behind the scheme in our latest blog!

Running the London Marathon this weekend? It's not too late to invest in top quality sunglasses to protect your vision from UV rays and glare from the road! http://socsi.in/London_Marathon_2019_Pegs i #londonmarathon

Wishing all our patients and their families a very Happy Easter! We hope the Easter Bunny arrived with eggs (and your eyesight's good enough to find them!)

It’s prime bike ride weather, so why not invest in active eyewear to boost your performance and protect your vision?

Hayfever can cause puffy, red, sore eyes and a runny nose. What can you do with persistent symptoms? If the usual solutions aren't effective, contact our practice to book an appointment with our resident optometerist Sachin Patel - he is qualified to see you for an NHS funded emergency appointment if you have red, sore or painful eyes andare registered to a local GP... https://safarianandsimon.co.uk/request-an -appointment/

Check out these great activities in London for all the family over the Easter holidays!

Are your kids ready for their Easter Egg Hunts this year? Make sure their vision is crystal clear and book their annual eye examination with us in the upcoming holidays.. http://socsi.in/Request_an_Appointment_1T NP7

Hayfever can trigger Dry Eye like symptoms - red, itchy and sore eyes. Specific eye drops or other treatment could to help alleviate these issues. We are one of the only opticians in the area that can see you for a free, #emergency appointment for red eye if you're registered to a local #GP - simply call us on 02077221917 - we will be open tomorrow too!

An eye examination is the only way to spot the first symptoms of many vision-threatening conditions. World Health Day is coming up this weekend, why not book your eye test in with our experienced and highly renowned director & optometrist, Sachin Patel, for your peace of mind? http://socsi.in/book_an_app_V4Wir #WorldHealthDay

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums - sending lots of love and appreciation to you all today! 💕 ☺️

We now offer an express glasses service for single vision prescription #glasses within 24 hours or even 1 hour, if you're in a rush, need to replace a lost or broken pair, or just can't wait to wear your new specs! We are the only optician in St John’s Wood and one of the only in the West End who can do this. Find out more about our new service right here: http://socsi.in/Express_Glasses_Service_f yoIg

What do you buy for the mum with everything this Mother's Day? A new style of luxury or bespoke designer eyewear from Lindberg, Chopard, or Prada could be exactly what she needs to update her eyewear wardrobe… http://socsi.in/Mothers_Day_Eyewear_jlrjF #mothersday

It's Love Your Lenses Week! What are your contact lens habits like? New NHS England advice recommends that you avoid showering, swimming and sleeping in your lenses to avoid infection: http://socsi.in/Contact_Lens_Safety_ITb9X #loveyourlenses Loveyourlenses