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https://www.facebook.com/amorganopticians We are an independent practice based in Ripon.

We are dedicated to providing you with the highest standards of professional eye care, together with a friendly service, quality products and excellent value. As an established firm of independent opticians – Celebrating 35 years in 2016 – we are free to select the best products from any manufacturer. This means we are able to offer you a wide choice of eyewear with quality frames and lenses at sensible prices

05/04/2026

How do you like your eggs in the morning? 🥚

We like ours with the eye health benefits!

Egg yolks are packed with lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A and zinc - all working hard to protect your vision and keep your eyes healthy.

So whatever way you're having them - scrambled, poached, or straight out of a chocolate shell - enjoy every bite!

03/04/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀! 👓💫

Why settle for ordinary when your glasses can be extraordinary.

We believe your eyewear should celebrate your individuality, not just correct your vision whether you love to make a statement or keep it classic, (or a bit of both) we have styles as unique as you are.

Step away from the ordinary and let your eyewear make a statement.
Ready to find your perfect pair of spectacles? Book your consultation today and discover eyewear that truly reflects who you are.

We have a wide range of frames from:

𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 (featured)
🌐 https://www.wolfeyewear.com

𝗝𝗩𝗚
🌐 https://www.jsoptical.co/johann-von-goisern

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻
🌐 https://www.williammorris.co.uk

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆
🌐 https://wrightandbaileylondon.com

𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲!

If there's a frame you like and it's not in our stock-

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆

We're happy to order any size or colour for you to try, with no cost to you or obligation to purchase. it's far, far better to try the actual frame rather than order "online"

We beleive 𝘆𝗼𝘂 need to make sure its the perfect frame for 𝘆𝗼𝘂 and 𝘄𝗲 need to make sure it will provide you with the best possible fit and comfort and provide you with the best possible vision.

Get in touch for profesional unbiased opinion.
If we don't think it right for you, we're happy to tell you why.

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐 www.optician.uk.net

02/04/2026

Here are our Opening times over the Easter Holidays.

If you need to contact us:

☎️ 01765 600561 - leave a message.
🌐https://www.optician.uk.net/contact-us-info

We will get back to you 𝗔𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲

31/03/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Losing weight is generally beneficial for your overall health, including the health of your eyes.

𝗕𝗨𝗧 concerns about some weight loss injections and the sudden painless loss of all, or part, of vision in one eye.

Studies show it is quite rare (1 in 10,000 people)

𝗯𝘂𝘁:

Wegovy showed a 4.74 risk compared to Ozempic
Men were a 3.3 times risk compared to women.

𝗦𝗢! If you notice a change in your vision that does not resolve within a few minutes, it is important to take it seriously, and seek attention immediately.

𝗠𝗘𝗡 are at significantly higher risk, So don't delay,"𝗜t 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻!"

Even if your vision does return, schedule an eye exam to ensure your eye is not at risk.

For more information

https://www.optician.uk.net/blog-page

☎️01765 600561
🌐www.optician.uk.net

29/03/2026

We are pleased to introduce a new range of Spectacle Frames from 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆.

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆 spectacles combine timeless elegance with modern precision, each frame is meticulously crafted from stainless steel or premium acetate, ensuring durability and comfort for all-day wear.

Our collection includes designs inspired by classic Hollywood icons such as Audrey Hepburn and James Dean, blending vintage charm with contemporary flair.

Robert William Morris, the owner and designer behind 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆 brings his over 30 years’ experience to this new range. Robert is the former founder of the global eyewear company, William Morris London.

Visit us today to explore the 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆 collection and enjoy a complimentary style consultation.

Discover premium spectacles at exclusive introductory prices.

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐 www.optician.uk.net
📆 https://andrewmorgan.optinetnova.com/bookings

14/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸.

Glaucoma can develop gradually and often without noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

Regular eye examinations are key to detecting changes early and protecting long-term vision.

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐www.optician.uk.net
📆 https://andrewmorgan.optinetnova.com/bookings

13/03/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Choosing an independent practice means you’ll likely see the same dedicated team at every appointment. This consistency helps us provide seamless, ongoing care—giving you greater confidence in your healthcare journey.

If you prefer to see a particular member of our team, just let us know when you contact us.

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐www.optician.uk.net
📆https://andrewmorgan.optinetnova.com/bookings

15/02/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 your appointments should never feel rushed.⏩

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 want you to feel part a of a "production line"

𝗦𝗼 ..

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 all the time needed for thorough examinations, questions, and clear explanations

- 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁.

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐https://www.optician.uk.net
📆https://andrewmorgan.optinetnova.com/bookings

14/02/2026

Our “𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹,” so says Shakespeare

but it turns out they are also the windows to the heart. There have been many studies on how our eyes affect our behavior towards one another.

On Valentine's day - when it comes to finding 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲,❤️ our eyes can make all the difference.

In several scientific studies it was found prolonged eye contact can cause attraction

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Two opposite s*x strangers were asked to gaze into each other’s eyes for two minutes and it was found in some cases it was enough to produce passionate feelings for each other. So much so that one of the couples even got married a year later!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺

Women are attracted to the size of a man’s….pupils? Edinburgh University found that women ound pictures of men with enlarged pupils more appealing. This is likely connected to the finding that our pupils dilate when focused on someone we find attractive.

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝘀

Prolonged eye contact has been thought to release phenylethylamine, a chemical responsible for feelings of attraction. It has also been thought to release oxytocin, the love chemical most closely associated with longer term bonding and commitment.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲

Studies in Chicago’s and Geneva found that people tended to fixate on the faces of the images of people that elicited a feeling of romantic love.

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲

A famous experiment by Harvard psychologist Zick Rubin found that couples who were deeply in love after several years looked at each other 75% of the time while talking versus the average 30-60% of the time.

So if you want to make this Valentine’s Day especially romantic, don’t just get chocolates and flowers but gaze into your partner’s eyes for a while. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁!

01/02/2026

Many people benefit from different glasses for different tasks 👓😎

🔺 Work
🔺 Reading
🔺 Driving
🔺 Everyday use

Using the right pair for the right activity improves comfort and reduces strain throughout the day.

We can help you find solutions that fit your lifestyle.

With over 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of combined optical experience, we've advised on the best possible vision options for hundreds of different occupations, leisure activities, and hobbies.

If you want advice or have an unusual requirement for your vision,

Give us a call.☎️

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲.❗

☎️ 01765 600561
🌐www.optician.uk.net

31/01/2026

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗

We're thrilled to have received the "𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆" Award from Bird Eyewear for 2025.

We are delighted to work alongside 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 to provide modern, extremely well-made spectacle frames from a company with a genuine care for the environment.

Hundreds of millions of spectacle frames go to waste each year, most made from crude oil-based plastic with little thought given to lifespan, durability, repair-ability and whether they could be recycled.

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 exists to provide a planet-positive option that looks and feels great. they've pioneered alternative approaches to materials and brand impact, from innovating bio-acetates and frames made from castor beans to using recycled metals, sustainable woods and left over materials.

Every pair of Birds are fully repairable, recyclable, low-carbon and fit for purpose, all while championing and protecting our natural world.

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 is the world’s highest scoring B Corp eyewear brand, so looking after the environment isn’t just a hollow claim, it’s written into their business code of conduct.

Factors contributing to their growing success includes planting their very own forest in Devon as part of their carbon reduction drive, alongside developing new products made from recycled waste and building out a fully transparent supply chain.

Call in anytime and we will be happy to show you the latest styles from this environmentally friendly UK based business

23/12/2025

If you're having a quizz with family or friends over the holidays, you might want to test them with where these other famous sayings came from

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁” NOT Shelock Holmes but William Shakespeare (Henry V)

“𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱" NOT Alice in Wonderland but William Shakespeare (Henry V part 1)

“𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲” NOT a song by Gallagher & Lyle but Shakespeare (Othello)

"𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗹" NOT the Dead Parrot sketch from Monty Python but Shakespeare (Hamlet)

Good information for pub quizzes as well!

Address

22 Westgate
Ripon
HG42BQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441765600561

Website

http://www.cowenmorganopticiansripon.co.uk/

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