Bowen Opticians

14/03/2026

A wonderful visit to Dolphin Class at St Martins this week!

05/03/2026

World Book Day 📚

To celebrate world book day we’re sharing this wonderful book that we take along to read at our preschool visits (that’s why it’s a bit dogeared!) Optometrist Russell Peake was involved in the creation of the book and it’s brilliantly accurate. We highly recommend it as an introduction to eye care for children, or for children going through the experience of receiving a first time prescription for glasses.

03/03/2026

Impossible to sum up everything we saw in a post but a few more from 100% Optical including:

👓 a blooming beautiful display and absolutely stunning curation of frames from 🌸

👓 showcasing their new collection Enigma, hands down my favourite stand and among the most beautiful branding I’ve ever seen. I’d hang it in my house tomorrow.

👓 amazing eyewear and accessories wall from , so cool!

👓 getting the down low on the latest in eye supplements with

👓 - eyehealth solutions developed my an optometrist and looking like the most gorgeous skincare that wouldn’t look out of place in Space NK, love!

👓 Virtual mirrors 🤯 for those who struggle to try on glasses without their prescription lenses this is a game changer

👓 displays as colourful and fun as you’d expect from this joyous brand, one of our ride or die manufacturers for sure 🐺

👓 the latest innovation from , interactive tech that measures subtle head & eye movements to create bespoke varifocal lenses with incredible accuracy

and so much more!

20/02/2026

While visiting wonderful Weston Museum during half term with her children, Kate noticed that this piece of Neolithic Bristol marble looks remarkably like the macular (the back of your eye), as seen on an OCT scan! It’s flipped upside down but we can totally see the likeness!

It’s amazing how patterns in nature can mirror our bodies; like sea shells and the inner ear, rings in a tree and fingertips, or leaf veins and vessels in the eye. We wonder if we’re the first to notice Marble vs Macular?! 🍃🐚🪵👁️

16/02/2026

It has come to our attention that due to planned roadworks, Worle High Street will be closed to traffic Tuesday - Friday this week. Please take this into account and plan your journey to the practice accordingly. We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you.

If you have any questions about how to reach us, please call us on 01934 520520 and a member of the team will be very happy to assist.

🚧 Planned road closures and roadworks on High Street, Worle and Station Road, Worle🚧

➡️We will begin highway drainage maintenance works on Tuesday 17th February, continuing until Friday 13th March 2026.

⬇️Please see the phases below

⛔️Phase 1 (High Street, Worle):
Commencing on 17th February 2026 for 2 days.
The works will be completed under temporary road closure which will be in operation 24 hours a day until 5pm on Wednesday 18th February, with works taking place between 8am - 5pm.

⛔️Phase 2 (High Street, Worle):
Commencing on 19th February 2026 for 2 days.
The works will be completed under temporary road closure which will be in between 8am-5pm, with works taking place between 8am - 5pm.

⛔️Phase 3 (Station Road, Worle):
Commencing on 23rd February 2026 for 5 days, until 27th February 2026.
The works will be completed under temporary road closure which will be in operation 24 hours a day, with works taking place between 8am - 5pm. These works will be phased to allow access, our marshals will be on site during working hours to advise.

🚦Phase 4 (High Street, Worle):
Commencing on 2nd March 2026 for 2 days.
These works will be completed under multiway lights in operation for 24hrs a day.

🚦Phase 5 (High Street, Worle):
Commencing on the 4th March 2026 for 8 working days, until 13th March 2026.
These works will be completed under multiway lights in operation for 24hrs a day.

The official diversion routes will be signposted and can be found on the following link: https://one.causeway.com

A diversion will be in place during this time with access to residents and local businesses only, via the designated diversion. Traffic Marshals will be positioned at key locations to advise on access arrangements during working hours. Please note, there may be a delay whilst the site is made safe for access/egress and our traffic marshals may advise entering from the alternative side of the site so please allow additional time for journeys.

📲For any changes to our programme, please continue to follow us on our Travel and Roads page

👍Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete these improvements.

04/02/2026

How fabulous does Susan look in her new glasses! A few of us have have been eyeing up this gorgeous Cocoa Mint frame for ourselves but we’re sure you’ll agree it definitely went to the right lady! Thank you for the review too Susan 😍

29/01/2026

This morning we hosted a Looking After Your Vision for Life session for some of our Eyecare Plan members, and it was a real pleasure to spend time sharing expert, evidence-based advice over coffee & refreshments.

As eye care professionals, we’re passionate about helping our community understand their eyes and make informed choices about their long-term eye health.

We covered:
Lifestyle and nutrition choices that support eye health 🥗
Our optometrist-developed eye health smoothie recipes 🥬🍓
UV protection & dry eye management 💦
And how to protect your vision for the future 👁️

Guests also had their macular pigment measured using our MP Eye technology, giving them insight into their eyes’ built-in protection and how to improve it 💡

We were also delighted to welcome Hannah from The Hearing Care Partnership, who carried out ear health checks and demonstrated their imaging technology👂

Because our practice space is limited, we keep these sessions small so everyone gets time for questions and individual advice.

✨ We’ll be running more educational events like this — and if you’d like to be added to our invite list for future sessions, just send us a message, call the practice, or speak to the team next time you’re in

10/01/2026

Keeping You Safe on the Road - What the New Over 70 Driver Vision Rules Mean 👁️ 🚗

You may have seen recent proposals from the UK Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers aged 70 and over as part of licence renewals. Under the plans, people in this age group would be asked to have a formal sight test every three years when renewing their licence, instead of the current system where you simply self declare that your vision meets the legal standard.

Why this change? 👀
Age related changes in eyesight happen gradually, and it’s often hard to notice them yourself. Professional bodies like the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have welcomed the proposals, noting that routine checks help ensure everyone on the road continues to meet the standards needed for safe driving. These organisations also highlight that making sure drivers’ eyesight is checked by a qualified professional can help catch eye conditions early, which could protect both vision and road safety.

Good news for patients ✅
Eye tests are free on the NHS for everyone aged 60 and over — so if you’re already having regular NHS eye exams, that service will continue to support your vision needs.

A reassuring reminder from us:
- These proposals are currently under consultation, they are not yet law.
- Seeing an optometrist regularly helps keep you safe on the road and gives you peace of mind about your vision.
- We’re here to answer questions and help you book your sight test anytime.

If you’d like to talk more about what this means for you or a loved one, just send us a message or pop in — we’re always happy to help! 💜

You can read more about what the experts say about the proposed changes here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-mandatory-eyesight-testing-for-older-drivers

https://www.college-optometrists.org/news/2026/january/optometrists-back-compulsory-eye-tests-drivers

29/12/2025

New Year Giveaway✨
To celebrate another successful year as a local independent business, we’re giving one lucky local winner a designer Safilo haul worth approximately £250!

The prize includes:
🎁 Carolina Herrera Good Girl perfume
🎁 Carolina Herrera clutch bag
🎁 Carrera hoodie
🎁 Carrera metal drinks bottle
🎁 Ducati cap
🎁 Kate Spade shopping bag

How to enter:
✅ Follow
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag 2 friends in the comments (each comment = extra entry!)

Giveaway closes Monday 5th January.
Winner must be able to collect their prize in person at our Bowen Opticians store and will be announced shortly after on our page.

Good luck & Happy New Year! 🥂

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22/12/2025

Our opening times over the Christmas period 🎄

18/12/2025

This week we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Julian, a first-year optometry student at UWE Bristol for a 10-day study placement - and it's been a fantastic experience for our whole team.
Julian is from Malta and is also a professional squash player!

Throughout his placement, he brought great enthusiasm, curiosity, and a professional attitude.

During his time with us, Julian spent time observing and assisting with eye examinations, carrying out a range of screening tests, and developing a deeper understanding of the day-to-day role of an optometrist. Outside the test room, he gained valuable hands-on experience in our laboratory, learning to cut lenses into frames, using equipment to quality check eyewear, and performing frame adjustments to ensure the best possible fit for patients. He also helped us select some new eyewear for the practice!

It's always a pleasure to support and inspire the next generation of eye care professionals, and we wish Julian every success as he continues his optometry journey - both in clinic and on the squash court! 🥎👁️

17/11/2025

Got a pair of old glasses knocking about? Bring them to us!
We’re an official collection point for Lions Clubs International global glasses recycling programme. Every pair donated is cleaned, graded, and prepared for re-use before being sent to communities across the world. So have a rummage and drop them in, we'll take your parent's, kid's, and neighbour's old pairs too! 🌎♻️