Whitakers Opticians

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If you want to brighten up your 2020 why not come and have a look at our wonderfully colourful spectacle frames we now have in stock in a variety of different shapes. We also currently have promotional offers on two of the market leading top quality varifocal lenses. All photos have been taken of frames in stock by one of our Technicians.

Thanks to Kath Lockwood for another excellent festive window display and David Mitchell, one of our technicians, for the photos. We wish all our patients past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Did you know central heating can lead to an increase in dry eye symptoms – leaving eyes feeling gritty, uncomfortable and even watery. Read our advice this winter: http://ow.ly/EHvP30gWUVl

The countdown to Halloween has begun which means it's time to start thinking about costumes again!
If you’re considering wearing novelty contact lenses to add an eye-popping touch to your zombie or vampire outfit – think again. You may be putting your eyes at risk.
Read our tips on what you should consider before using unprescribed contact lenses as part of your Halloween costume:

If your looking for a tough frame that can withstand heavy wear and tear we now stock just the frames for you.Our Starck range of frames have arrived which include a spring temple hinge which can be rotated through 360 degrees. The range includes plastic, metal and rimless designs all with the same flexible hinge.

If you're preparing to go to university and in need of new spectacles to go with, we can help. We know student finances can be a concern, so we offer 25% discount off complete spectacles, including our many designer styles. With our on site workshop and stock of scratch resistant or anti reflection coated lenses, we can often assemble your new spectacles while you wait. So its not too late to choose a new look before you start at university.

Our reception refit is now completed on schedule and includes a new dispensing / collection area to reduce waiting times during busy periods. We look forward to welcoming patients old and new

Our reception renovation has begun at our Sowerby Bridge Branch. We are still open for collections and booking appointments etc.

We are proud to reveal our brand new range of beautiful coloured ladies frames made in Austria Johann Von Goisern.These are now available at our Elland and Sowerby Bridge branches.So if you want to stand out from the crowd call in to take a look. See the You Tube Link below about their manufacture.
https://youtu.be/izAEzEX-XUE

If you are in need of an eye test we still have a number of appointments available this week at both our Sowerby Bridge and Elland branches. If you want or need new spectacles urgently our on site lab in Sowerby Bridge enables us to assemble them while you wait if we have your single vision lenses in stock with either a scratch resistant coating or anti reflection coat. We have over 1500 frames to choose from and many brand new styles just arrived in stock. Add to this complete spectacles from £40 along with discounts for students and on second pairs when purchased within 2 months of your original pair there has never been a better time to give us a try. Call our reception team for up to date availability. We are open Monday to Friday 9 - 5.30 and Saturday 9 - 12.30

A great picture drawn by Pippa whilst waiting for her appointment!!! Keep drawing Pippa, it's brilliant!!

Why do I keep seeing flashes of light?
Find out all you need to know about flashes and floaters on The College of Optometry website - https://coptom.uk/2N2To1R

Not all varifocal lenses are the same.This simple demonstration shows how a better lens design (the top one) reduces distortion of the grid pattern and when worn these lenses give wider areas of clear vision. As a SEIKO lens specialist we can offer a 12 month accidental damage replacement on all SEIKO Lens products supplied by us as well as a second pair of any SEIKO lens type at half price within 12 months of initial purchase up to the same value.As well as this great offer you can be assured you will get the best honest lens advice from our qualified dispensing opticians several being varifocal wearers themselves with over 50 years combined experience within the profession.

Our New Opera frame range has arrived.They may cost more than a tenor but we think it is well worth singing their praises!

We have been serving the Calderdale community since 1932, but that doesn’t mean we are stuck in the past. We keep up to date, investing in the latest equipment like our recently acquired OCT scanners, which enable us to scan the retinal layers of your eye in addition to our already thorough eye examinations, carried out by our optometrists with over 25 years experience. Should you update your spectacles, you can be certain our professionally qualified dispensing opticians will be able to advise on all the latest lenses available to suit your requirements, along with our extensive range of frames to suit all budgets. All our professional staff are required to undergo ongoing continued education and training, so you can be certain our knowledge is in touch with the latest innovations.

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Whitakers Opticians are proud to be a local, independent, community opticians. Book an appointment at Sowerby Bridge or Elland, to be assured of a thorough, professional eye examination,together with a great service and value for money on spectacles and contact lenses.