Mackey Opticians Holywood

23/10/2025

16/10/2025

⚠️ ATTENTION SPOOKY COSTUME PLANNERS! ⚠️

Cosmetic contact lenses are a popular accessory this time of year, often used by people who have never worn contacts before. They might look cool, but they come with real risks.

At Mackey Opticians, we DO NOT recommend or sell novelty cosmetic contact lenses. We only recommend using contact lenses that have been provided by, and properly fitted by an optometrist. Lenses purchased from costume shops, markets, or online without a prescription can seriously harm your eyes.

BUT we understand the lure of a truly terrifying look is strong! If you are planning to wear non-prescription lenses, your eye safety is our number one priority.

We've created an essential guide packed with crucial DOs and DON'Ts to help drastically reduce the risk of a frightful eye incident that could ruin your fun.

Learn how to clean, handle, and wear them safely:
www.mackeyopticians.com/news/avoid-a-scare-this-halloween

Stay safe and keep your eyes healthy this Halloween!

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10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, Oct 10th 2025. 🧠🫂

Did you know your vision and your hearing are crucial for your mental well-being? 🤔 At Mackey Opticians, we want to share the vital link and where to find support in NI.

Read our latest blog: www.mackeyopticians.com/news/world-mental-health-day-2025/



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09/10/2025

📣 WORLD SIGHT DAY ALERT!
Today, October 9th, 2025, is World Sight Day, and the global theme is .

Your vision is precious, and eye health is about more than just seeing clearly—it's about protecting your overall health. Did you know a routine eye exam can detect silent diseases like Glaucoma and even uncover early signs of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure?

At Mackey Opticians, we’re committed to the highest level of care. We offer many different types of specialist appointments, including NHS and private appointments, across all 14 practices to give you the most advanced assessment possible.

Read our full blog post to learn why booking your comprehensive eye exam today is a vital act of self-care:

👉 www.mackeyopticians.com/news/world-sight-day-2025/

02/10/2025

02/10/2025

🎃👀 Your vision isn’t worth the risk.

Don’t gamble with your eyesight this Halloween.

Always choose properly fitted lenses from a trusted optician.