Stephen Rea Opticians

12/10/2025

Inspired by autumn tones 🍂 here are some of our favourite frames for this season 🍁

09/10/2025

A reminder we offer NIPEARS for acute eye problems. NIPEARS is a service for patients who have developed a sudden eye problem within the previous 14 days.

To see the importance of prompt action if you have an eye problem, check out this story by the BBC today:

Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.

26/09/2025

Many of us risk future avoidable sight loss because we don’t know how to look after our eyes properly. Check if you could be doing more to reduce your risk here http://visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/eye-health-calculator

25/09/2025

Your diet, weight, activity, alcohol intake & smoking status can all affect your chances of suffering chronic eye conditions, including the 4 main causes of sight loss – macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.

The link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer. Discover more about how smoking can harm your eye health and find details of smoking cessation support services on this blog visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/156-say-eye-quit-for-stoptober

24/09/2025

Banish screen fatigue by being

Make sure you have the correct glasses for use on your computer.
Adjust your work station & screen settings to ensure good contrast and a comfortable seating position.
Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking.
Take regular breaks.
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/174-how-to-be-screen-smart

23/09/2025

1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Help keep their eyes healthy with regular eye tests, eating a healthy diet, limiting screen use, spending 2 hours a day outdoors and wearing sunglasses.

Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) and the onset of dry eye in children. Limit your child’s screen use and balance with time spent outdoors.

22/09/2025

This week is National Eye Health Week! You can visit the Vision Matters website to find more information on looking after your sight:

https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/looking-after-your-eyes

Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including & . Get tested this because

Did you know sight tests are free on the NHS for more than 30 million people, including, children, the over 60s and those on income-related benefits? http://nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/

If it has been a long time since you have last had an eye test you can book one by:

📞 02890456594
💻https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/book-online

11/09/2025

Check out the RNIB Northern Ireland NIOS ONI Big Spectacle relay!

You can donate to the RNIB here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bigspectaclerelay

28/08/2025

We have just started to stock GANT frames! We have a great selection of styles for men, including some very professional looks. As usual with most ranges we stock, our staff have chosen each frame individually, ensuring we keep a variety of styles in each range while making sure our frames are high quality.

Pop in store to check out the range.

You can book a styling appointment at;
https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/book-online

24/08/2025

Summer isn't quite over yet, and neither is our Summer Style 99 offer. You could get a great pair of prescription specs, complete with anti-reflection coated lenses, from just £99. This great deal can also be upgraded to give you a fantastic price on more advanced lenses like driving lenses, occupationals, or varifocals.

Pop in store to view the range. All you need to bring is a copy of your most recent prescription.

If you have not had a recent sight test and need to book one before you get glasses:
💻https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/book-online
or
📞 02890456594

21/08/2025

If you are planning any DIY projects once the kids go back to school; remember to look after your eyes while completing them. We offer a range of safety eyewear products, simply give us a call or pop in store to discuss your options.

📞02890456594