Patrick & Menzies Opticians

21/05/2026

These luxurious frames from Tiffany & Co feature a beautiful touch of sparkle on the hinge. Available from our Braintree branch.
[Image description: Hands holding a pair of Tiffany & Co glasses frames.]

20/05/2026

This week is Myopia Awareness Week. At Patrick & Menzies we are always looking for new products and approaches which will help improve our patients’ eye health. Having seen the number of young patients with myopia increase over the past few years we are excited to offer Rodenstock’s cutting-edge MyCon lenses which not only correct myopia but also help to slow its progression.
If you are interested in exploring whether MyCon lenses would be of benefit for your child, please give us a call to make an appointment or chat to the optician at your child’s next regular eye test. and

19/05/2026

One monthly fee and all your eyecare is covered, thanks to our VisionPlan scheme! To find out more ask a member of the Patrick & Menzies team or visit https://www.patrickandmenzies.co.uk

18/05/2026

Is your child short sighted? If so, they are not alone. Short sightedness – or myopia to give it its technical term – is on the increase worldwide. This week is Myopia Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of regular eye exams for children so they can access preventative measures to reduce likelihood of myopia onset and progression.

15/05/2026

We're recruiting!!

Patrick & Menzies Opticians are looking for a new Dispensing Optician/Manager. We're completely independent, have a great support team and have four lovely practices in North Essex.

It's a full time position, looking after our West Mersea practice.
35 hours over 9-5 Mon-Sat (closing at lunch 1-2) No Bank Holidays or Sundays.

There's lots of information about us on our website, have a look at: www.patrickandmenzies.co.uk and If you like what you see, send your details, including CV to: d.edwards@patrickandmenzies.co.uk We'd love to hear from you.

15/05/2026

It's time to treat yourself to a new pair of sunglasses! Pop into any of our four branches (Braintree, Brightlingsea, Manningtree and Mersea) to check out our current selection.
[Image description: A display showing a selection of sunglasses from Maui Jim, available from Patrick & Menzies.]

14/05/2026

Love the barely-there look? Then check out these specs from Defender, available now from our Braintree branch.
[Image description: Two hands holding a pair of barely-there glasses frames in front of a display board of other frames.]

13/05/2026

Our VisionPlan Contacts scheme covers all your contact lens appointment needs. Membership costs £12.95 a month and includes all our basic VisionPlan benefits as well as contact lens fitting and refitting, aftercare and emergency appointments. To find out more ask a member of the Patrick & Menzies team or visit www.patrickandmenzies.co.uk
[Image description: A contact lens resting on a fingertip close to an eye with the wording 'VisionPlan Contacts covers all your contact lens care, plus you also get 20% off your spare pair of spectacles. VisionPlan Contacts Easier Eyecare']

12/05/2026

Owning multiple pairs of glasses isn’t a luxury – it’s a practical way to help take care of your eye health. Afterall, it’s expecting a lot from one pair to deliver for everything from work and hobbies to driving and reading. Find out why it makes sense to have more than one pair of specs in our latest blog.

There are so many reasons why it makes sense to have more than one pair of specs specs to suit different parts of your lifestyle.

11/05/2026

If your kids keep misplacing their specs, why not treat them to one of these bold bright glasses cases, available now from our Braintree branch.
[Image description: A variety of brightly coloured glasses cases available from Patrick & Menzies.]

08/05/2026

These beautiful LK Bennett frames in ombre blue are available now from our Braintree branch.
[Image description: Two hands holding a pair of LK Bennett glasses in front of a floral display.]