The Optical People

16/10/2025

Our amazing DO (Dispensing Optician) team hit the road for the ABDO Clinical Conference in Birmingham! 👓
This year’s hot topic? Dry eye – and of course, our team was already ahead of the game! 👀🔥
They explored the latest tech, heard from top experts, and even reunited with old TOP colleagues (look out for Helena, visiting all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪👋).
Always learning, always leading! 💪

23/09/2025

A headline we’re more than happy to make a spectacle of! 👓🎉🥳🍾

13/09/2025

🎉 Chepstow, we did it! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been named:

Opticians of the Year 2025!

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated us! It was such an incredible surprise to hear from the judges, and then finding out we were shortlisted due to the overwhelming number of nominations left us speechless! 🙌 Seriously big love to anyone who nominated us!

Then the number of votes obviously got us the win! Your support for our little independent practice on St.Marys Street means everything to us. We aim to continue to serve you, your eyes and the community with energy, compassion, personality and the most outstanding clinical service and fashionable frames anywhere!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️

01/08/2025

We need your support! 🎉 We’ve been nominated for the WELSH 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 INDEPENDENT ⭐️ OPTICIANS 👁️ OF THE YEAR 2025! This incredible honour comes from the amazing nominations we’ve received from you all (we had no idea and feel truly blessed 🥹. We have such loyal patients who truly believe in us and help us grow, making Chepstow a recognised name in the optical world. ✨ Thank you!!

Now, we would LOVE your help to win this award! Please cast your vote via the link in our bio and stories.

A huge shout-out to Chepstow for also being a finalist in the Welsh Independent Fishmonger 2025 category ! So proud to be Welsh and Independent! 💙 Let’s make this happen together!

Welsh Independent Retail Awards Fabulous Fish

25/07/2025

🌟 Join Our Team at The Optical People! 🌟

Are you passionate about customer service and enjoy working in a team? Do you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives? If so, we want YOU to become our new Optical Assistant!

At The Optical People, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service with a smile. Our fun-loving team thrives on collaboration and laughter while helping our patients enjoy the very best of the optical world in both service and products!

✨ What We’re Looking For:
- Strong customer service skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Dispensing experience

Why Join Us?
- Work in a positive and supportive environment
- Connect with a vibrant team
- Enjoy helping others every day
- Work in a business that has the community at its heart with wonderful, loyal patients who you have the time to build a meaningful rapport with.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply today! 👓🎉

23/07/2025

Our door prize winner from our Festival of Frames has collected her gorgeous Coti Vision chain prize which matches her Prada sunglasses like they were custom made for them. Match made in fashion heaven! 💫 So many more still in stock ready for you to slay the summer in style! Also available to buy on our website www.theopticalpeople.co.uk

25/06/2025

🌼 🌈 🌟 YOU ARE INVITED to the FESTIVAL OF FRAMES! 🌟🌈🌼

Ladies AND gentlemen… Get ready for a spectacular day of fun, colour, and energy as the Barcelona brand Woody’s joins forces with Coti Vision Chains for an exciting event like no other! 🎉

🕶️ What’s Happening:
- The bar will be open in our exclusive upstairs Lounge ☕️ 🍹
- Pair & Share Competition: Snap a pic in our Selfie Frame with your curated combo of Woody’s frame and Coti chain for a chance to win your very own Coti chain or a voucher for The Optical People! 📸✨
- Goody Bags: The first 30 visitors will receive fabulous goody bags filled with treats! 🎁
- Sunglasses Showcase: Discover the entire collection and get styled by the best in the business! 🌈👓
- We will also be introducing Nuance Audio with their expert on hand to demonstrate this incredible technology. 👂 👓 🔉

⭐️ Don’t Miss Out:
- Appointments are required!
- If you need a new prescription, we have limited eye exam slots available on the day.

📞 Call or 📧 email us to book your spot! Let’s make this event a colorful celebration together!

Coti Vision

19/06/2025

🌸 Struggling with itchy eyes today? You’re not alone! Allergic reactions can really take a toll, but there’s help available.

✨ Today, we’re highlighting Zaspray – an innovative spray designed for long-lasting relief from itchy, dry eyes caused by allergies. This easy-to-use, preservative-free spray features liposomes to repair the lipid layer of your tear film and is enriched with perilla seed extract, a powerful antioxidant.

🤔 Unsure what you need? Our team is here to help! Swing by for a casual chat, give us a call, or schedule a dedicated optometrist appointment.

💡 Remember: Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, as it can worsen irritation. A cool compress and non-drowsy oral antihistamines can also provide relief. Let’s tackle those allergy woes together! 💪🌼

14/06/2025

Thank you for the great review! We love to hear from our patients and it is so appreciated!! We value extraordinary optical care and personal service above all else! Check out our new website and make an appointment if you like what you see… we would love to meet you! 🫶

www.theopticalpeople.co.uk

05/06/2025

“🎾🍓 Elevate your style with our limited edition Polo Wimbledon glasses! Every year, we sell these iconic frames featuring the legendary GAME SET MATCH design. Who will claim this year’s pair? Unisex, timeless, and crafted with amazing quality. Ready to try them on? Visit our website for a virtual fitting from the comfort of your sofa!

21/12/2024

🌟 Here is Dan passing on 100% of our raffle donations to Toity from SARA! 🙌 With everyone’s kindness and support, we raised over £300.

We are incredibly grateful for SARA and their dedicated volunteers who train and work tirelessly along the river and beyond. Their unwavering commitment and compassion have touched so many lives, and we truly appreciate everything they do. 💕

It’s inspiring to see more local businesses joining our fundraising efforts this year, and we’re excited to continue this tradition together in the future! A special thank you to who donated the final £80 when they saw on social media that we weren’t going to meet our target. 🥰 Also to our neighbours at St Mary’s Collectables who are selling mistletoe to raise money for SARA. 👏

And can we take a moment to appreciate Dan rocking a Christmas jumper for the first time ever! 🎄😂

Thanks again everyone and Merry Christmas !

20/12/2024

Thanks to all staff and patients who contributed 🙌 and a big thanks to Leanne for organising and delivering!

A big thank you to The Optical People and their customers for the amazing donation from their reverse advent calendar, absolutely brilliant 👏