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5 years ago

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

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5 years ago

Flashes and floaters / Look After Your Eyes

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

When we are young, the gel inside your eye (the vitreous) is firmly attached to the back of your eye. As we get older, the vitreous gel naturally becomes more liquid and collapses away from the retina. This is called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). It is very common and more likely to happen as... ... See more

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5 years ago

Varifocal lens comparison

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. ... See more

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5 years ago

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

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5 years ago

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. ... See more

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5 years ago

Independent practices are rated higher by consumers than multiples, according to a survey of over 6000 people carried out by consumer advice company, Which?
https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/industry/high-street/2019/01/03/independents-and-multiples-rated-in-which-survey?fbclid=IwAR26zFyHmsJmJiIGlxRlP_ICvEsCqP1RSRsPFD6c8wPp2sVBXx9oBuGukmY

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. ... See more

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5 years ago

“Brass banding is a way of life”

Ever wondered what our optometrists do their spare time?

https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/in-practice/practitioner-stories/2018/12/26/brass-banding-is-a-way-of-life

Music runs in the family for West Yorkshire optometrist David Armitage

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5 years ago

Photos from Whitakers Opticians's post

Sowerby Bridge Christmas window display. Looking very festive! Big thank you to our talented window dresser Kath.

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6 years ago

Our New Police styles are now on the scene and are well worth investigating!

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6 years ago

If your spectacle frames are showing signs of wear take a look at our brand new range PULL & BEAR! available now and if you are aged under 19 we offer 30% off the full price of these and all adult/designer frames. ... 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.