Castlewellan Opticians

26/03/2026

A heads-up for patients and customers: we will be closed this week for Easter to rest and enjoy Easter eggs. If you need to pick up contacts or glasses, please do so before the break. While we are closed, you can still book online at www.castlewellanopticians.co.uk

24/03/2026

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In case you haven't heard, we also do hearing care at Castlewellan opticians.

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23/03/2026

Did you know?

Lots of people don’t know this, but children don’t need to be able to read to have their eyes tested - they can have an eye test at any age, regardless of their ability to read or speak. Every child should get their eyes tested every year, or more if recommended by an eye health professional.

For more information and tips about how to look after your children’s eyesight, straight from RNIB’s trusted experts, download our free children’s eye health guide rnib.in/EyeHealthGuideForm

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23/03/2026

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Lacoste Eyewear brand had arrived in Castlewellan. Come in and try on the new styles.

27/01/2026

Stay safe.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from the team. We are back on Friday. Feel free to book online in the mean time. www.castlewellanopticians.co.uk.

18/12/2025

Just like to take this opertunity to thank all our customers for another busy year. Those of you on the naughty list 😉 we will be sending out reminders of overdue appointments over the holidays so you can start 2026 looking and seeing your best. Appointments can be made online www.castlewellanopticians.co.uk
Have a great break and see you in the New Year from the team.

11/11/2025

***Automatic help restored for thousands on Universal Credit***
The amended regulations mean that, from 1 December, Universal Credit (UC) claimants will be auto-enrolled in the Help with Health Costs (HwHC) scheme if they meet one of two earnings tests:

No earnings or net pay of £435 or less in their last UC assessment period, or
No earnings or net pay of £935 or less if their UC award includes a child element, limited capability for work, or limited capability for work and work-related activity.

This should mean a lot less patients having to fill in that painful 23 page HC1 form.
Any questions just as myself before your next sight test.

25/08/2025

Closed today for August Bank Holiday. Open tomorrow as usual.

08/07/2025

We will be closed this Thursday and Reopening next Thursday 17th July.

05/05/2025

May day Bank holiday weekend will be closed.
Open again tomorrow. If you're doing any bank holiday DIY remember eye protection. Keep those eyes safe.

19/04/2025

We will be closed for Easter and will reopen Friday 25th April. Any emergencies just message us on here or via the Website castlewellanopticians.co.uk
Appointments can also be made online.