Mackey Opticians Belfast, Church Lane

30/08/2025

Great to support the RNIB through Optometry Northern Ireland's 'Big Spectacle Relay!' If you can, please donate to the great cause of the RNIB as they conduct vital work within Northern Ireland.

You can support them through their just giving page here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/bigspectaclerelay?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

18/07/2025

Please donate to this great cause! Chris from Church Lane will be joining the teams from other shops for a sponsored walk.

There's still time to sponsor our walk on the 19th of July from Holywood to Bangor for Guide Dogs NI. 🐶

https://www.justgiving.com/page/mackey-opticians-2

15/07/2025

Wake Up with Clear Vision – No Glasses, and no Contacts during the day! 🌙

Our Dispensing Assistant Lorena is currently on her first week of wearing her night lenses and she's very impressed! Lorena says: "These lenses have been an absolute game changer. From day one I was able to see how my prescription had improved to nearly half of what it was and could see the car number plates from at least 5 meters away! Now, after nearly a week of wearing them I feel my vision is as close to 20/20 as ever - it is still shocking to me that on my 3rd day, I could read a size 12 front on an A4 sheet of paper on my fridge from 2 meters away AND all without my glasses or wearing contact lenses during the day."

So if you want to improve your vision overnight these might be a great option. Night lenses are specially designed to gently reshape the cornea while you sleep, giving you clear vision all day long without the need for glasses or contacts.

- Perfect for active kids and adults

- Safe and non-invasive

- Comfortable to sleep with and convenient

Ring us on 02890321994 for more information and book a consultation with us to find out if night lenses are right for you!

11/07/2025

Holiday Opening Hours – Church Lane 📣

Just a quick heads-up to all our patients!
Our Church Lane branch will be closed from Friday 11th of July at 4:00 pm and we’ll be back open on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 9:15 am.

With the July holidays, opening hours can vary across our branches – so if you’re planning a visit elsewhere, it’s best to check first on our website:
https://www.mackeyopticians.com/branch-locator/

If you need urgent eye care while we’re away, please reach out to your nearest A&E department.

Wishing you a lovely and safe holiday weekend! ☀️
– The Church Lane Team 💙

08/07/2025

🏃‍⚽ Keep Your Vision in the Game with Sports Goggles 🏀🏃‍♀

From football pitches to basketball courts, your eyes need protection just as much as the rest of you. Our high-performance sports goggles are built for:

🔹 Impact protection to shield your eyes from fast-paced action
🔹 Enhanced clarity, so you never miss a play
🔹 A secure, comfortable fit — no slipping, no distractions

Whether it’s for kids, teens, or grown-up athletes, we’ve got the right fit and style for your sport. Visit Mackey Opticians Church Lane and gear up with the best in sports eyewear! 😎

01/07/2025

When it comes to your everyday glasses, not all lens coatings are created equal — and Hoya Hi-Vision Meiryo is in a class of its own.

One of our patients who recently collected their specs told us:
“There’s just so much clarity with these lenses.”
Funny enough — Meiryo actually means “Clarity” in Japanese.
And that’s exactly what these lenses deliver.

This is why we’re such big fans of Meiryo:
- 100% UV protection — on both the front and back of the lens. That means you’re protected from direct sunlight and from harmful rays that reflect in from behind.
- Exceptional transparency — nearly invisible on your lenses, so your eyes stay focus.
- Long-lasting durability — with outstanding resistance to scratches, smudges, and daily wear. It is water and dirt repellant too.
- Effortless everyday comfort — glare reduction and anti-reflective tech help reduce eye strain from screens and bright lights.

It’s a simple upgrade that makes a real difference — in performance, protection, and how your glasses feel day to day.

Curious about adding Meiryo to your next pair? Just ask us — we’re happy to help. 😎

24/06/2025

School’s Out – You Did It! 🎓
Exams are over, deadlines are done, and it's finally time to relax!

A huge congratulations to all our student patients for smashing another academic year – we know how hard you’ve worked, and now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break.

Whether you're heading abroad, staying local, or catching up on sleep (we won’t judge 😉), don’t forget – your eyes deserve a holiday too!

Still a Student? Still Saving with Valid School ID!
- £25 Student Eye Exams
- 25% OFF Prescription Glasses & Sunglasses

Swing by Mackey Opticians this summer and treat yourself to sharp vision and stylish frames. Because seeing clearly never goes out of season. 😎

Book now: www.mackeyopticians.com

17/06/2025

☀️ The Longest Day Of The Year = More Time In The Sun

Saturday, 21st June marks the Summer Solstice — the day with the most daylight of the year. That means over 15 hours of sunshine in some places! It’s a great time to be outdoors, but all that light brings an important reminder: your everyday glasses should be working just as hard to protect your eyes as your sunglasses.

That’s where Hoya Hi-Vision Meiryo comes in. It’s one the most advanced anti-reflective coatings on the market — and it’s not just about 'clarity' as its name in Japanese suggests...

This is why we love it:
- 100% UV protection — both front and back of the lens. That means you’re protected not just from direct sunlight, but from harmful UV rays that bounce up from reflective surfaces or sneak in behind you.
- Outstanding transparency.
- Superior scratch resistance to help protect your lenses from damage.
- Dirt repellent even after long-term use and repeated cleaning.
- Anti-static to prevent dust adhesion, making them easier to clean.
- Water repellent for better vision in the rain and condensation.

It’s the kind of technology that quietly supports your vision, all day, every day — even when the sun is at its strongest.

Thinking about an upgrade? Pop in and ask us about lenses with Meiryo coating — your eyes deserve the best. 😎

10/06/2025

Got a sudden eye problem? NIPEARS can help!
The NI Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service (NIPEARS) offers free urgent eye care.

For issues like:
🔴 Red eye
⚡ Flashes or floaters
👁️ Sudden vision loss
😣 Eye pain/discomfort
Or if it feels like something may be stuck in your eye...

For eligibility and more details, please see visit this link:
https://online.hscni.net/our-work/ophthalmic-services/eyes/

This scheme helps you get the right care, fast — no need to visit A&E for minor eye issues. Please contact us, if you are experiencing any ocular emergencies!

03/06/2025

June is Men’s Health Month – and with Father’s Day on the 15th of June, there’s no better time to remind the men in our lives to take care of their health – eyes included! 👀💪

At Mackey Opticians Church Lane, we’re proud to support men’s health by encouraging regular eye examinations – a vital (and often overlooked) part of overall wellbeing.

And just in time, we’re excited to introduce our latest eyewear collection for men at the store – GANT.
Classic. Confident. Refined. Whether it’s for work, weekends, or wherever life takes you, GANT frames combine timeless style with modern comfort.

Whether you’re treating yourself or shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gift, now’s the time to…

- Book an eye exam
- Explore our stylish new GANT range, along many others!
- Take a smart step in looking after your vision

📍 Visit us at 15 Church Lane, Belfast, BT1 4QN
📞 Call to book: 02890321994
🌐 Learn more: www.mackeyopticians.com

28/05/2025

Andrew says:

"Here’s my slightly ridiculous collection of sunglasses. I grab a pair almost every time I leave the house — not for the purpose of aesthetics, but because I’m a bit squinty!

Lots of people are quite sensitive to light for all sorts of reasons, and some times for no reason we can easily identify. Like many patients, I would often wear sunglasses - even on a bright, not so sunny day. For this reason I almost always have a pair of sunglasses on my person.

This means that it is purely by accident that I protect my eyes from ultraviolet light, hopefully reducing the risk of cataract and age-related macular degeneration. It might even reduce the risk of skin cancer as eyelids are actually an unusually common location for this.

The lenses I have chosen for each pair can be excessively complicated and all in all, I may have become a little bit too interested in the whole thing! I have a wide variety of different lens technologies here, many of which are perfectly suited to specific activities.

I love my polarised sunnies for sailing as it helps cutting glare on the water surface. Some of my sunglasses adapt their tint to different light levels - tailoring them to the circumstance. My graduated tints are great to stop me tripping over a tree root whilst out running or walking with the dogs!"

– Andrew 😎

If you’ve ever thought about getting a pair (or three), come chat with us. We love this stuff and can help you find sunnies that actually suit your lifestyle.

27/05/2025

Temporary Store Closure Notice:

Please note that our Church Lane branch will be closed for staff training on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27th May from 2:00 PM.

We’ll be reopening as normal on Wednesday, 28th May at 9:15 AM.

Thank you for your understanding. If you need to get in touch, please leave us a voicemail on 02890321994, or drop a comment below. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

– The Church Lane Team