Carlton & Stanley Opticians

04/09/2025

🔵 DIABETES & EYE HEALTH: A Must-Read! 👁️
If you or someone you love has diabetes, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your blood sugar — it can also impact your eyesight in serious ways.
📌 One of the most common complications is diabetic retinopathy — a condition where high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive part of your eye). Over time, this can lead to vision problems or even blindness if left untreated.
👀 Watch for these warning signs:
Blurry or distorted vision
Seeing floaters or dark spots
Vision that goes in and out
Dark or empty areas in your sight
But here’s the good news: vision loss from diabetes is preventable — if caught early!
✅ Here’s how to protect your eyes:
Keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control
Schedule a comprehensive eye exam every year (even if your vision seems fine)
Report any vision changes to your optician right away
👨‍⚕️ Don’t wait for symptoms to appear — by then, damage may already be done.
💬 Share this post to help spread awareness. You might help someone save their sight!
Call us to make an appointment 01257 255167 or book online at https://carltonandstanley.co.uk

20/08/2025

🩷 Last Week Feels 🩷

This week I say goodbye to Carlton & Stanley Opticians as I take the next step in my journey.

I’m so grateful for the experiences, growth, and the wonderful community I’ve been part of.

I've had such fun here and learned so much!

As I move on, I’ll carry the skills, experiences, and memories with me.

Much love

Pippa x

18/07/2025

Friday morning fun!

Fine the person in this photo!
It took us way too long...good luck!!

16/07/2025

👓 These aren’t your average spectacle lenses!

At first glance, they look completely normal — but shine a light on them, and a hidden pattern appears! ✨

These special lenses are designed to slow down the progression of short-sightedness in children.

The clever pattern (called HALT technology) includes over 1000 tiny lenslets arranged in rings. This helps manage how the eye grows, reducing the worsening of myopia.

Want to learn more? Give us a call or pop in for a chat.

🌐 www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
☎️ 01257 255167
📍 2 Broad O’Th Lane, WN6 8EA

07/07/2025

What a treat we have had this morning when Guide Dog puppy trainee Leo popped in with his puppy raisers!

He's certainly grown since these photos on ! 💙

He is being looked after wonderfully and being introduced to new environments and experiences whilst staying in a loving home.

These puppies will go on to make an enormous difference to someone living with sight loss.

09/06/2025

It's Diabetes Awareness Week!

Diabetes is a common condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. It can be treated, but even with treatment, people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing eye problems.

Raised sugar levels cause changes to blood vessel walls. This is a particular problem in the eye as the blood vessels are small and thin. Diabetic eye disease is the most common complication of Diabetes.

All Diabetics are entitled to an NHS funded eye test every 12 months. If you have diabetes you may not notice the signs or symptoms of early diabetic eye problems. This is why your eyes are checked regularly to pick up any changes.

🌐www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
☎️01257 255167
📍2 Broad O'Th Lane WN6 8EA

06/06/2025

Suffering from Dry Eyes?
Dry, itchy, red, or burning eyes?
This can significantly impact your quality of life , leading to foreign body sensation, pain, blurry vision, dry or watery eyes.

We know how frustrating this can be, we now offer OptiLIGHT.

This uses precise, intense broad spectrum light to address the inflammation - often one of the key underlying factors in dry eye disease.

Our next Dry Eye clinic is MONDAY 16 JUNE!

Want to know more? Message us, pop in and chat, phone us, whichever suits you!

🌐www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
☎️01257 255167
📍2 Broad O'Th Lane WN6 8EA

22/05/2025

When should I get my child’s eyes tested?

If you’re wondering when to start getting your child’s eyes checked, It is recommended that they are seen at the age of around 3-4 years old, then annually unless advised otherwise by an optician.

If you have any concerns about your child’s eyes before this age, contact us for advice.

Some eye conditions can be treated more effectively if they are discovered at a young age.

All children's eye tests are funded by the NHS and a voucher is provided if glasses are required.

🌐www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
📍2 Broad O'Th Lane Shevington WN6 8EA
☎️01257 255167

21/05/2025

Our Optometrist Director, Musab and Dispensing Optician Pippa, are committee members on our Local Optical Committee. Representing optometrists and dispensing opticians in Ashton, Leigh, and Wigan.

Tonight, they attended the AGM and took part in a peer review as part of their Continuous Professional Development.

19/05/2025

It's myopia awareness week. Sayyyy whatttt?!

Myopia is another word for short-sightedness.

People who are short sighted struggle to see things at distance. This can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

It affects 1 in 3 people in the UK!

It is most likely to start to occur between 4 and 13 years of age.

The NHS funds eye tests for children and provides a voucher if spectacles are required.

🌐www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
📍2 Broad O'Th Lane Shevington WN6 8EA
☎️01257 255167

Check out essilor’s video.

16/05/2025

Happy Friday!
Not sure if this one is too keen on his new look 🤣🥰🤣

Think we'll stick to helping humans!

01/05/2025

Quick reminder we are closed on Monday to allow our staff to enjoy the long bank holiday weekend!

🌐www.carltonandstanley.co.uk
☎️01257 255167
📍2 Broad O'Th Lane Shevington WN6 8EA