British luxury brand Mulberry has just launched their eyewear range and we are proud to say we have the exclusive range here at Opticare. The range is only available in a few selected optical stores across the country. We at Opticare are proud to say we have been selected to stock the range in Newark […]
Up until now, it’s not been possible or practical to recycle your used contact lenses. They would just end up in the bin and eventually landfill as even more plastic waste. Millions of contact lenses are going to landfill or being flushed away in the UK, every year. At Opticare Opticians we take our environmental […]
It’s now been a month since we began the exciting task of refitting our Sileby practice. We have been incredibly grateful to our patients for the patience during this time. The shopfit is almost complete! A few hiccups with the building structure but rest assured we are ready and waiting to greet our patients from […]
Well, we were chuffed to read in Which? this week, how independent opticians came out top in a survey by Which? readers. Opticare pride ourselves on providing only the very best personal service to all our customers. Its something that is at the core of everything we do in all our branches and to […]
When it comes to achieving clear vision as we age, choosing the right lenses can feel overwhelming. Bifocal and varifocal lenses are two popular options, each designed to tackle the challenges of presbyopia (where close-up vision becomes a struggle). While bifocals provide distinct segments for different visual tasks, varifocals offer a seamless transition across multiple […]
As part of our on ongoing commitment to provide the best eye care to the local people of Sileby, we are closing our local practice for refurbishment and upgrading. Patients are welcome at any of our other branches, with Birstall being the closest. Over the next 4 weeks, we will […]
There’s never been a better time to update your spectacle wardrobe! Do you find that one pair of glasses isn’t enough for your lifestyle? Perhaps your eyes get tired after using a computer or tablet for too long? Maybe that all important spare pair has seen better days? Here at Opticare Opticians, we are offering […]
Every eye is different, such as its shape, the way it moves, and it can differ from others by anything up to 30%. Your eyes deserve to be treated uniquely, like you! Personalised lenses are lenses that have been made specifically to your unique eye exam. These lenses care up to 5 times more precise […]
Whilst you can carry on using eye makeup when wearing contact lenses, you may wish to be aware of the following guidelines. First, insert your contact lenses and then apply makeup. Lenses should be removed before removing makeup. Fast-drying fibre free mascara is advisable. Eye-colour pencil should not be applied directly on the edge of […]
Contact Lens Wear can be confusing, we’re here to help. Here are a few “words of wisdom” to ensure so that you get the best out of your contact lens wear. Do’s for Contact Lens Wear Attend regular check-ups. Wash (anti-bacterial soap in a pump dispenser) and dry your hands (lint free tissues) prior to handling […]










