Opticare News

A Day in the Life of an Optometrist / Director at Opticare

Welcome back to our “A Day in the Life of…” series, where we’re excited to introduce you to Shaimil Shah, one of our Directors and Optometrists. Shaimil has been at Opticare since 2007 and he plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional eye care to our patients and ensuring the smooth operation of Opticare. Q: […]

A Day in the Life of a Manager & Dispensing Optician at Opticare

Welcome to the first of a new series of articles about “A Day in the Life of…” where we give you a ‘behind the scenes’ look into the lives of our dedicated team members. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Bruce, one of our Managers and Dispensing Opticians. Rebecca has worked with us […]

Online Or In-Store Opticians? Which Is Better For You?

When it comes to buying eyewear, where do you go first? Do you visit a brick-and-mortar store or shop online? With the rise of e-commerce, more and more people are opting to buy glasses online. But is this the best option for everyone? The traditional way of buying glasses and contact lenses has been to […]

What are Cataracts? A close up of what it looks like

Eye Cataracts Explained

Have you ever experienced blurry vision, trouble seeing at night, or colours appearing faded? If so, you might be suffering from an eye condition known as cataracts. Cataracts can develop at any age, cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms and can in extreme cases lead to blindness if left untreated. The good news is that […]

Options Supreme Multifocal Contact Lenses Trial

Options Supreme Multifocal Contact Lenses – Real World Trial

As an Opticare customer, I was asked to write a real-world review of trying these new revolutionary multifocal contact lenses from Options Supreme. As a constant glasses wearer, I struggle to see distance, but recently I’ve also started to struggle to see close up. My glasses work well but are not always practical in life. […]

Audra retires from Opticare after 36 years of exemplary service

Audra retires from Opticare after 36 years of exemplary service

We’d personally like to say thank you to Audra, who recently retired after 36 years of dedicated service. Over that time Audra has helped shape, develop and grow Opticare Opticians into the first-class, friendly local opticians our patients love. Audra first started working with our Directors at Rayners in Grantham in 1986. Her first role […]

Opticare Newark reception area

Opticare Refurbish Newark Practice

We’re pleased to announce that earlier this year, our Newark practice patient areas underwent a complete transformation and modernisation, with a brand new reception, new showroom and frame browsing area. As part of our continuing efforts to be the best Optician in Newark, this revitalisation is already proving popular with patients… After going paperless and […]

Prescription Sunglasses: A Guide

Prescription Sunglasses: A Guide

As the days heat up more and more and we arrive in the summer months, our normal glasses are not the best for the outdoors. Now the sun is shining this becomes a problem for prescription glasses wearers due to the increased amount of sunlight that can cause glare on their eyes. The most common […]

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Our Website Runs on 100% Renewable Energy

We’re proud to announce that through working with our partners, we can now say that our website runs on 100% renewable energy. The internet uses a lot of power. It’s estimated that data centres that host websites and services are responsible for somewhere between 1% – 3% of global energy use. This causes greenhouse gas […]