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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

The Eyestore Opticians

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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.

18/04/2026

👓 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱?

Vision changes can be gradual — so it's easy not to notice.

Many people only realise after an eye test just how much clearer things can be!

📅 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

17/04/2026

💡 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?

You might notice:
✨ Halos around lights
😖 Difficulty focusing
🚗 Increased discomfort

This can be linked to your prescription — or changes in your eyes.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 — 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

16/04/2026

👀 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱?

You're not alone — especially with more time spent on screens and in air-conditioned environments.

Simple things that can help:
💧 Blink more often
🥤 Stay hydrated
📱 Take regular breaks

𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

15/04/2026

👁️ Small changes in vision can go unnoticed

Because changes happen gradually, it's easy to adapt without realising.

That's why regular eye tests are so important — they pick up changes you might not notice day to day.

📅 Stay ahead of your eye health.

14/04/2026

💬 Glasses or contact lenses?

There's no one-size-fits-all answer.

It depends on your lifestyle, comfort and daily routine.

Whether you're active, working on screens, or want flexibility — we'll help you find the right option.

13/04/2026

👓 Your glasses should feel comfortable

If your frames are:
🔧 Slipping down
😣 Digging in
⚖️ Sitting unevenly

They may just need a quick adjustment.

Pop in — it usually only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference.

12/04/2026

👨👩👧 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆

Many vision problems go unnoticed.

Look out for:
📖 Sitting too close to screens
😵 Complaints of headaches
👁️ Squinting

Early eye tests can make a big difference to learning and development.

11/04/2026

😎 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

UV rays can damage your eyes all year round — even on cloudy days in the UK.

Good quality sunglasses help protect against:
☀️ Glare
👁️ Long-term damage
😣 Eye strain

Ask us about proper UV protection.

10/04/2026

🧼 Contact lens hygiene matters

It might seem obvious, but one of the biggest causes of eye irritation is poor lens hygiene.

✔️ Always wash and dry your hands
✔️ Never sleep in lenses unless advised
✔️ Replace lenses as instructed

Healthy habits = healthy eyes 👁️

09/04/2026

🌿 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀?

As pollen levels rise, many people experience:
👁️ Itchy eyes
💧 Watering
🔴 Redness

The good news — there are simple treatments that can help relieve symptoms.

Pop in and speak to us if you're struggling.

08/04/2026

👀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁?

If you can't remember… it's probably time.

Most people should have their eyes tested every 2 years — or more often if advised.

Regular checks help keep your vision sharp and spot issues early.

📅 Don't leave it too long.

07/04/2026

📱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵?

With work and daily life, many of us spend 6–10 hours a day on screens.

This can lead to digital eye strain, including:
😣 Headaches
👁️ Blurred vision
😴 Tired eyes

Small changes like screen breaks or specialist lenses can make a big difference.

Address

174/176 Station Road
Shotts
ML74

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+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.