Simpson Optometrist

What a fab way to start the day. Lovely wee 5 star review from one of our patients. Always great to receive positive feedback.

Hey there, weŌĆÖre back! Had a wee social media holiday there due to a certain boss worrying that we would mention a certain special birthday (as if we would)... P.s Happy belated birthday Sandie ­¤żŁ­¤Äē­¤Äē­¤ÄēHey there, weŌĆÖre back! Had a wee social media holiday there due to a certain boss worrying that we would mention a certain special birthday (as if we would)... P.s Happy belated birthday Sandie ­¤żŁ­¤Äē­¤Äē­¤Äē

Yay!!!!

Just a few sleeps until the big reveal... Ō£©Ō£©Ō£©
Such an honour to be named as a Finalist in this yearŌĆÖs Sightcare Awards.
We really do not take these things for granted when there are simply so many cool optometrists out there waving their own little independent practice flag :)
... Last year we were a very proud Finalist in the Independent Practice of the Year category (chosen from over 2,000 other opticians within the UK), and this year we are highlighted for our marketing efforts, which form part of how we look after our customers and continue to grow our family business.
Please all wish us luck?... ­¤Å┤¾Āü¦¾Āüó¾Āü│¾ĀüŻ¾Āü┤¾Āü┐­¤ÖÅ­¤Å╗
#simpsonoptometrists #scottishopticians #finalists #awards #familypractice @sightcare_local @sight_care
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Just a friendly reminder that your eyesight is extremely important, not just your vision but the health of your eyes and the tell-tale signs of many other symptoms we can detect from a simple examination.
Are you up to date with yours? When was the time you checked your eye health?... ­¤æ©­¤Å╗ŌĆŹ­¤Æ╗­¤æ®­¤Å╝ŌĆŹ­¤Æ╗­¤æü
LetŌĆÖs get you booked in. Details in this link and in our bio too https://simpsonoptometrists.co.uk/book-ey e-test/
... #simpsonoptometrists #eyehealthexperts #bookyourappointment #opticians
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Because who doesnŌĆÖt appreciate a picture of a pup wearing sunglasses on a Friday...
Meet Simba. Pampered pooch belonging to our very own Sarah. We arenŌĆÖt too sure if he rules the hoose but by the looks of it, heŌĆÖs got a pretty cushty set up :)
Happy Friday all ­¤ÉČ
... #simpsonoptometrists #dogsofinstagram #petfriendly #sendusyourpetpics
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Now that weŌĆÖve got your attention with this lovely fact of ours, letŌĆÖs talk OCT.
We are passionate about your sight, but also your visual health. That is why we have invested in state of the art Optical Coherence Tomography, otherwise known as OCT.
Similar to an MRI, it provides a detailed 3D digital image of the underlying retina.
... We recommend OCT to all patients but particularly:
If you are significantly short sighted, If you are aged 40+, If you have high Blood Pressure, If you have Diabetes
Want to know more? Watch this wee video we had made which talks you through it step by step... https://youtu.be/-WH8xTUfWek
#simpsonoptometrist #OCT #weinvestinthebestequipment #patientcare
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*New Poem from Colin Alert*
Quite frankly this is the best one yet.
Click on the link below and take a read through our latest blog post about Myopia (My-oh-pea-ah). Get to grips with the commonalities of the short-sighted and how best to monitor it ­¤ōØ
... Keep scrolling and youŌĆÖll come to yet another of ColinŌĆÖs fine poems; laced with twang that the un-Glaswegian-eye, may need help in deciphering :)
Happy Reading! ­¤ōÜ
http://simpsonoptometrists.co.uk/shortsig hted-how-can-we-hŌĆ”/
#SimpsonOptometrists #ColinsBlog #HesAPoetAndHeKnowsIt @sightcare_local @sight_care ­¤ÆÖ
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ItŌĆÖs August tomorrow... anyone else feel like this year has flown by?
Capturing great pictures isnŌĆÖt difficult in this glorious City of ours. HereŌĆÖs a reminder of those lovely warm SummerŌĆÖs evenings we had been enjoying; right from the heart of George Square ­¤ÆĢ
#simpsonoptometrists #outtoseetheworld #summerinthecity #behindthelens #ayesee

maybe if we all look at this picture for long enough, that glorious big yellow thing in the sky will start shining again...
#simpsonoptometrists #hereforthepositivity #summerdenial #weekendthoughts

Breakfast being the ŌĆśmost important meal of the dayŌĆÖ remains subjective, but science does indeed prove that Blueberries are pretty good at keeping your eye-health at itŌĆÖs best.
Blueberries contain eye-healthy carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) as well as eye-nourishing phytonutrients. These antioxidants (including VitaminE) have been shown to improve night vision as well as maintain general eye health.
So if youŌĆÖre into your night-vision or if you just want fresh, bright eye...s; add some blueberries to your day ­¤Źā
Wee Recipe Rundown:
Overnight Oats Chopped Banana Posh Peanut Butter Pumpkin Seeds Blueberries Honey
#simpsonoptometrists #happyMonday #dontbeblue #brighteyes
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Summer Holidays in full swing with breakages galore??? WeŌĆÖve got your wee oneŌĆÖs eyes covered at least, even if theyŌĆÖre driving you up the wall...
Enter the indestructible and multifunctional Nano Specs range, great for active kids.
The frames are extremely hard to break (lord knows theyŌĆÖll try...) and can even be changed to become goggles for sports!
... Polarised sunclips can also be added. Perfect! Want to know more? Please get in touch. Happy Holidays ­¤ÄÆ­¤ø┤­¤ÜĆ­¤ö½
#simpsonoptometrists #summerholidays #kidseyewear #safetyfirst #parentscode @ Simpson Optometrist
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So wonderful to see our name in lights Ō£©Ō£©Ō£© @sightcare_local @sight_care

Well thatŌĆÖs the cat out of the bag...
Last year we celebrated a nomination for Practice of the Year and now, in 2019, we are super excited to be able to announce that we are in the running for the Marketing Campaign Of The Year award!
Yay to us and thank you to the awesome team over at Sightcare who continue to support our family-owned, independent business ŌŁÉ’ĖÅ
... Winners will be announced later in the year. For now, keep sharing our page and check out the website for more updates ­¤ÆÖ
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ItŌĆÖs so very important to walk. Our overall health and wellbeing goes hand in hand with nature, so getting out and about is not only good for the view, itŌĆÖs also inadvertantly great for your eyes ­¤ī┐ŌśĆ’ĖÅ
Thank you to Colin for capturing these lovely shots this week. The first is of a beautiful Lily Pond in Gosford House (in Aberlady) and the second shows the battlefield in which the ŌĆśSaltireŌĆÖ, our Scottish Flag, was originally created in the dark ages ­¤Å┤¾Āü¦¾Āüó¾Āü│¾ĀüŻ¾Āü┤¾Āü┐
#simpsonoptometrists #outtoseetheworld #eyehealth #naturephotography #Athelstaneford #scotland #photography @ Athelstaneford

Embracing National Sunglass Day on the sunniest day of the year so far.
WeŌĆÖve got a super range of sunnies, granted - but whatŌĆÖs better than a City like this to wear them all in...
Happy National Sunglass Day everyone ŌśĆ’ĖÅ­¤Å┤¾Āü¦¾Āüó¾Āü│¾ĀüŻ¾Āü┤¾Āü┐­¤ĢČŌśĆ ’ĖÅ­¤Å┤¾Āü¦¾Āüó¾Āü│¾ĀüŻ¾Āü┤¾Āü┐­¤ĢČ
. .. #simpsonoptometrists #weloveanationalday #sunglassdaft #getyourspecsoan #sunnysideup @ Simpson Optometrist
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Well who wouldnŌĆÖt want to work here on the Green? Our current view is just too inviting :)
Stay safe in the Sunshine everyone. Sunglasses = ON.
#simpsonoptometrists #thisiswherewework #notyouraverageOpticians #Moodiesburn #Stepps #Lenzie #Gartcosh #Glenboig

Saturday afternoons with a good read and the perfect pair of @tomford specs.
A moment of calm after a busy week!
#simpsonoptometrists #TomFord #reading #eyewear #selfcare #mindfulness #saturday