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Monday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5:30pm Tuesday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5:30pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5:30pm Friday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5:30pm

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The Eyestore Opticians

Local Eyecare; Glasses; Contact Lenses; NHS Eyecare Independent family opticians established in 2000. Comprehensive free NHS eye examinations. Childrens eyecare.

Providing an expert and personal eyecare service in our newly refurbished and extended practice. Specialists in eye conditions, contact lenses, low vision services, designer eyewear. Wide range of designer and fashion eyewear including free fashion frames under NHS. Free trial of contact lenses available. Home visits available for housebound.

04/01/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 — 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.

Children don't always realise (or tell you) when they're struggling to see. Signs might include squinting, headaches, short attention spans, or avoiding reading.

Regular eye tests help ensure vision problems don't impact learning or confidence. The good news? Children's NHS eye examinations are free, and early detection makes a huge difference.

Clear vision supports confidence, concentration and comfort — both in and out of the classroom.

03/01/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘁.

Digital eye strain can cause headaches, blurred vision, sore eyes and tiredness, especially if you're working long hours on computers or tablets. Even people with "perfect" vision can experience symptoms.

A professional eye exam can check whether:
• Your prescription is optimised for screen use
• You'd benefit from occupational or anti-fatigue lenses
• Your screen habits are putting unnecessary strain on your eyes

Small changes can make a big difference to daily comfort and productivity.

02/01/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘆, 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 — 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀.

Central heating, cold air outside, and spending more time on screens all reduce the moisture on the eye's surface. This can lead to irritation, redness and fluctuating vision, even if your prescription hasn't changed.

Simple steps can help:
• Blink more when using screens
• Take regular breaks (20-20-20 rule)
• Stay hydrated
• Ask your optician about suitable lubricating eye drops

If symptoms persist, it's worth getting advice — dry eye is common, manageable, and best treated early.

01/01/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

Many people put off eye exams because their vision feels "fine", but subtle changes often happen gradually. A routine eye examination doesn't just check how well you see — it can also spot early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and even general health concerns like high blood pressure or diabetes.

Starting the year with an eye test gives you clarity (literally!) and peace of mind — and if nothing has changed, that's great news too.

If it's been a while since your last check, January is the perfect time to book in and set your vision up properly for the year ahead.

31/12/2025

Here’s to clear vision and bright moments in the year ahead ✨
Happy New Year! 👁️

31/12/2025

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.

Your trust means everything to us.
From routine check-ups to helping your family see clearly, we're proud to be your local eye care team.

Wishing you a bright, healthy and happy New Year — filled with good vision, good moments and good people.
We look forward to caring for you in 2026. 🥂

30/12/2025

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 — 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝘄𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲.

If you've found driving uncomfortable recently, anti-reflection coated lenses can help by:
• Reducing glare from oncoming lights
• Improving contrast and clarity
• Minimising distracting reflections
• Making winter journeys more comfortable and safer

If you already wear glasses but still struggle with glare, it may be time to refresh your prescription or explore upgrade options.
We're always happy to guide you.

29/12/2025

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱, 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱!) 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁.

Fresh air, natural daylight and stepping away from screens — even briefly — can help ease:
• Tired or irritated eyes
• Digital eye strain
• Dryness after long days indoors
• That "heavy" feeling behind the eyes

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
A short walk, a break from devices or even just looking out the window for a few minutes can make a real difference.

28/12/2025

Before the year draws to a close, ask yourself:
When was your last eye exam?

Regular check-ups are one of the best ways to protect your sight — especially as small changes often go unnoticed day to day.

If you're due, it's a great time to book ahead for 2026 so you start the year with healthy, comfortable vision.
We'll be here to help every step of the way.

27/12/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵?
Your eyes often feel it too.

Post-Christmas fatigue can trigger:
• Dryness
• Irritation
• Fluctuating focus
• More difficulty with screens
• Increased sensitivity to light

A few small steps can help reset things:
• Stay hydrated
• Get fresh air
• Blink more when on screens
• Give yourself some early nights

If your eyes are still feeling uncomfortable after a few days, we're happy to take a look.

26/12/2025

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗯𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀!
Winter sun sits lower in the sky and can be surprisingly bright — especially with wet roads or frost creating extra glare.

UV protection matters all year round, and sunglasses can make winter walks far more comfortable.

25/12/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀!
Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and joyful day from everyone here at the practice.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 — it means the world to us.
We hope your day is full of warmth, family, laughter and festive magic. ❤️

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174/176 Station Road
Shotts
ML74

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Monday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5:30pm

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+441501823983

Website

http://www.eyestore.co.uk/

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We are and Independent opticians in Shotts, Lanarkshire. We provide an expert and personal eyecare service in our newly refurbished and extended practice. Comprehensive NHS eye examinations are free of charge. We are specialists in eye conditions, contact lenses, low vision services, designer eyewear. We have a wide range of designer eyewear including free fashion frames with NHS. Childrens eyecare. Free trial of contact lenses available. Home visits available for housebound.

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