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4 years ago

Dry eye syndrome symptoms, causes and treatment - Eye health advice

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

Dry eye is a common condition affecting one in four people in the UK

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5 years ago

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A limited number of tickets for both the matinee and evening performance of Elland Silver Band's 'Christmas Cracker Concert' on Saturday 7th December 2019 have become available. Tickets can be collected from Whitakers Opticians, Elland ... See more

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5 years ago

Halloween - Look After Your Eyes

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: ... See more

Halloween If you’re thinking about 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 by using lenses bought from a non-reputable source or … Continue reading → ... See more

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5 years ago

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. ... See more

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5 years ago

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. ... See more

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5 years ago

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If your 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 onsite 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. ... See more

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5 years ago

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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

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5 years ago

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

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5 years ago

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 ... See more

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5 years ago

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 ... See more

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David Armitage achieves 25 years with Whitakers Opticians

Jonathan Whitaker presents David Armitage with a gift for 25 years service. 

Whitakers Opticians sponsor the kit for Greetland Goldstars Under 16s

Greetland play in the first division of the Huddersfield Junior Football League.

Jonathan Whitaker & Richard Barker complete Tour de France Stage 1 for Charity

Jonathan and Richard completed the 120 miles of Stage 1 of the Tour de France taking in the climbs of Buttertubs, Cray & Grinton in under 8 hours and raised over £300 for the charity Optometry Giving Sight. Many thanks to all those who donated.

Ripponden Brownies look into Opticians

Girls from 1st Ripponden Brownies had a fun packed trip to Whitakers Opticians as part of the sight awareness section of their Disability Awareness badge. The girls, aged seven to ten years, enjoyed learning about eye examinations, including having the inside of their eyes photographed, working on the reception desk, dispensing frames and learning about how lenses are fitted to a pair of glasses in the onsite workshop.