Lesley Cree Opticians Ltd

12/07/2025

It’s carnival day!!! Pop down to the shop for some cakes and ice cream 🍦🧁

05/07/2025

Michelle and Sarah-Jayne are at the Keyworth Show today with a fabulous array of cakes homemade by SJ’s mum!! All in aid of Guide Dogs UK, pop down to say hello! 🧁🐶

02/07/2025

☀️ Are we truly protecting our children's eyes this summer?

A recent report shows that only 30% of children regularly wear sunglasses in sunny weather — a worrying stat when you consider how vulnerable young eyes are to UV damage. 😎

At Lesley Cree Opticians, we're here to help you choose the right sunglasses to keep your child’s vision safe and healthy all summer long.

👉 Read more: https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/are-we-truly-protecting-childrens-eyes-this-summer/

A report has uncovered a worrying trend: just 30% of children wear sunglasses in sunny weather, raising concerns about whether we're doing enough to protect their eye health.

24/06/2025

📰 New BBC Article Highlights Growing Demand for Eye Health Services 👓

A new BBC article has revealed a record number of people are being referred to hospital eye clinics – with cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration among the most common conditions.

👉 Read the full article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrv1g2yl0xo

At Lesley Cree Opticians, we believe early detection is key. Regular eye examinations don’t just check your vision – they can detect early signs of many serious health conditions before symptoms appear.

📅 If you haven’t had an eye test in a while, now is the perfect time to book.

Visual legal standards for motorists is "ineffective and unsafe", a coroner says.

07/06/2025

Ben and Julie are at the Ruddington Village Market this morning with games and prizes for the kids and a glasses MOT for anyone and everyone!! Pop down and say hello!! 👋🏼😎

03/06/2025

🌼 Itchy, watery eyes? Hayfever season is here – and your eyes could be feeling the strain.

Pollen in the air can leave eyes feeling sore, red and irritated. At Lesley Cree Opticians, we’ve got tips to help you soothe symptoms – from allergy eye drops to simple steps like wearing wraparound sunglasses.

👁️ Need advice or support? Book an appointment with our expert team today:

📍Radcliffe-on-Trent | 📞 0115 933 2999
📍Keyworth | 📞 0115 937 5521
📍Ruddington | 📞 0115 921 2992

👉 https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/eye-care-tips-for-hayfever-sufferers/

The summer months mean lovely sunny days, but it’s also the height of the pollen season and we see a number of patients dropping in to the practice to get eye care tips for hayfever sufferers. Hayfever commonly affects the eyes, causing allergic conjunctivitis. Symptoms have been shown to be…

26/05/2025

👁️‍🗨️ Transforming eye care for older people 👁️‍🗨️

At Lesley Cree Opticians, we believe everyone deserves the best possible eye care—especially as we age. That’s why we’re proud to support the AOP’s new resource, highlighting the vital role of optometry in improving outcomes for older adults.

From early detection of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration to offering compassionate, community-based care, optometrists are key to helping people maintain their independence and quality of life.

🔗 Read more on our website - https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/transforming-eye-care-for-older-people-new-aop-resource-highlights-the-vital-role-of-optometry/

We’re supporting a new initiative from the AOP, which shines a spotlight on the critical role optometry can play in improving the lives of older people.

21/05/2025

Out with old and in with the new! ⚙️

The optoms are particularly excited by the new combi unit installed in our Radcliffe practice which will improve the flow of eye examinations!

If you are due for eye test or feel your vision has changed give us a ring on 0115 9332999 to book in for a sight test 👁️

17/04/2025

👀 Did you know 1 in 10 children could be struggling with their vision at school?

A new national campaign is highlighting just how important regular eye tests are for children’s learning, development and confidence. At Lesley Cree Opticians, we’re proud to support this initiative and encourage all parents to book an eye test for their child — it’s free, quick and could make a world of difference.

📚💡 Read more about why children’s eye health matters:

🔗 https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/why-regular-eye-tests-matter-for-children-new-national-campaign-shines-a-light-on-kids-eye-health/

Lesley Cree Opticians is supporting a public awareness campaign which aims to encourage parents to prioritise regular eye tests for their children.

03/04/2025

👁️ The Life-Saving Power of an Eye Examination 👁️

Did you know that a routine eye test could do more than just check your vision? It could save your life. At Lesley Cree Opticians, we’ve seen first hand how eye exams can detect early signs of serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and even brain tumours. Your eyes truly are a window to your overall health.

🔎 Read more about the importance of regular eye tests and real-life stories where an exam made all the difference: https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/the-life-saving-power-of-an-eye-examination/

📅 Don’t wait—book your eye examination today!

Many people think of eye tests as simply a way to check if they need new glasses. However, routine eye examinations can detect much more than just changes in vision—they can reveal serious underlying health conditions that, if left untreated, could lead to life-changing consequences.

24/03/2025

We will have a stall at the Ruddington Village Market next weekend, pop down to say hello!

10/03/2025

👓✨ A New Chapter at Lesley Cree Opticians! ✨

Family is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re delighted to introduce Maya, Lesley’s granddaughter!

With her new role as a proud grandmother, Lesley has decided to reduce her clinical time in practice but rest assured, our commitment to outstanding patient care remains as strong as ever.

🔗 Read more - https://www.lesleycreeopticians.co.uk/family-opticians-welcomes-the-next-generation/

The Radcliffe practice of Lesley Cree Opticians had a very special visitor this week as we welcomed Lesley’s first grandchild, Maya, to the store.