Roger Harty Opticians

30/05/2025

It is very important to have your eyes checked on a regular basis.
Just because you could see 5 years ago does not mean you can see as well now.
Get them checked!

Drivers should face mandatory vision checks when they apply for a licence and every time it is renewed, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and College of Optometrists have warned.

17/05/2025

WE'RE set for an amazing weekend of weather and what better way to spend your Friday evening than enjoying some food and drink in the sun. Well the Tralee Food Festival has you covered there as it kicks off tonight with a Summer Street Party at the Abbey Car Park. Starting from 6pm, there's food

17/05/2025

Wishing all those involved a safe and joyful experience with the over the next 2 days! An amazing initiative to showcase the wonderful town of Tralee and all its amazing businesses and of course, the best food all over town! Well done to all involved in making all of this possible, you are a credit to our community.
Everyone here at Roger Harty's would like to thank you for all of your hard work in making all of this possible.

10/05/2025

29/04/2025

What a glorious day in the Kingdom! ☀️ The perfect time to launch our new range of Sunglasses! 😎 Available with and without prescription, all styles come with high-quality Polaroid lenses for crystal clear vision and 100% UV protection! Step into the sun in style!
Call into store today to find your perfect pair!

17/04/2025

To our friends, families and customers, we wish you all a very Happy Easter 🐣🐰

We will be closed for the Easter weekend but we look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday morning at 9am.

Roger Harty Opticians would like to take this opportunity to thank you all our valued customers for your continued support over the last 39 years in the community, in the heart of Tralee. Remember..."For your Eye Care, we care".

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29/03/2025

A mention in the Rally Program, 2025 from Roger Hartys and our friends @ Circuit of Kerry Rally. This weekend marks their 50th anniversary on Sunday 30th March. The Kerry Motor Club's event is the second round of the Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. We wish all competitors and volunteers alike, a fun and safe weekend!

22/03/2025

What is Myopia (Shortsightedness)?

Myopia is also called being "shortsighted”. It’s when things faraway look blurry, but things up close look clear. This is becoming more common, especially in kids and teens.

What Happens When You Have Myopia?

Myopia happens when your eye grows too long, making it hard for you to see things that are far away. This makes it difficult for you to see things like, the TV across the room or people from far away. It can make you squint a lot, your eyes feel tired or hurt and you can get headaches.

What Causes Myopia?

There are a few things that can cause myopia:

Genes: If your parents wear glasses for myopia, you might need them too.

Too much close-up work: Spending a lot of time reading or looking at screens can make myopia worse. It's also important to spend time outside!

Why Is It Important to Treat Myopia Early?

The sooner we catch myopia, the better! Catching it early can help prevent it from getting worse. If myopia isn’t treated, it can lead to bigger eye problems later, like blurry vision or even losing some of your sight.

One of the best solutions right now is MiYOSMART lenses. These special glasses are made to slow down myopia from getting worse using special technology. While myopia can’t be completely cured, MiYOSMART lenses help slow it down a lot!

How Do MiYOSMART Lenses Work?

MiYOSMART lenses are cool glasses with a special technology called D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments). These lenses have little honeycomb patterns built into the lens, that help keep your eye from growing too long and getting worse. They help slow down myopia by sending signals to your eye, telling it to stop growing too fast. These lenses can slow myopia down by 60%, which is a huge help for kids and teens who want to keep their vision clear as they grow.

Why Should You Wear MiYOSMART Lenses?

Healthy eyes for the future IS our main priority. Wearing MiYOSMART lenses can help protect your eyes from serious issues and negative effects later on. They slow down the progression of myopia and prevent further issues down the road. This means it’ll be easier for kids and teens to focus on school, play, sports and protect their eyes from the negative impacts of Myopia.

At Roger Harty’s, we can help children and teens combat Myopia as early as possible. Book an eyetest today and we will use the latest methods of technology in eyetesting, Mp-Eye screening for devices, to make sure that your eyes are being protected from harmful blue light and UV light, and our range of highly advanced lenses for glasses, remember…

“For your eyecare, we care…”

14/03/2025

We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy and safe St.Paricks Day!
We will close on Monday and will re-open on Tuesday morning at 9am.
Beannachtaí na féile diabh go léir agus tabhair aire, gach éine, don deireadh seactaine.

12/02/2025

What is an Mp-Eye Test?

The MP-Eye is a fast and easy tool that assesses a person's natural defence against harmful blue and violet light that affects the retina. It outputs a single score that ranks your macular pigment strength.
People with high macular pigment levels have a decreased risk of long-term light and oxidative damage to the retina. This is a leading cause to over-exposure to harmful light and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In addition, people with high levels of macula pigment have better contrast sensitivity, greater ability to deal with glare, and better photo-stress recovery.

Why is this so important?

This information can identify, limit and reduce the affects of harmful light, so we can take action to protect your eyes.

How often should I check my eyes?

Macular pigment assessments should be part of every Eye test. Photochemical damage accumulates over time, making it so important to monitor it every 2 years, as part of your Eyetest and Health check.

Where am I most vulnerable to being exposed to this light?

-Computer screens at work
-Your mobile phone
-Laptops, tablets and any other high Blue light/ Violet light sourced devices.

Even young children at school, using so many of these devices are vulnerable and can be affected. Early detection is extremely important.

Here at Roger Harty's, we want to help the whole family's eyes to be fully protected.
Eye testing and Mp-Eye screenings will allow us to find the people with low levels of natural protection. We will give you the best advice, protect your eyes from further issues and give you the most comprehensive testing available to you and your loved ones.
Regular assessment using the MP-eye is included in every Eyetest and health check. Remember... "For your eyecare, we care".

To book a fully comprehensive Health check and Eyetest, with Kerrys leading eye specialist for MpEye technology, call us today on:
(066) 7122633

29/01/2025

Are you suffering with Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?
Dry Eye is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. Tears are essential for maintaining eye health by providing lubrication, reducing the risk of infection, and keeping vision clear.

Symptoms of Dry Eye
The symptoms of dry eye can vary in severity and may include:

Eye Irritation: A gritty, scratchy, or burning sensation in the eyes.

Redness: Inflammation due to irritation and lack of moisture.

Excessive Tearing: Dry eyes may trigger excessive tear production as a reflex response.

Dry Eye can affect everyone. Ranging from people who have issues with allergies and suffering from hay-fever, to people who use a screen at work all day.

If you feel you have any of these symptoms or you know someone who would like to make sure their eyes are as healthy as possible,book in to the Kerry Dry Eye Clinic today!

To book your analysis simply call us on;
066-7122633.

23/01/2025

Dear Customers,

Due to the current severe weather alert for Friday 24th January, we will be closing the store, and we will be reopening Saturday 25th at 9am.

Apologies for any inconvenience, but the safety of our staff and customers is paramount.

STAY SAFE EVERYONE!