Category Archives: Independent optician

Congratulations, Cara on your 20th anniversary of joining us!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by alexgageoptom

Congratulations to our Practice Manager, Cara (pictured centre with Alex and Sarah Gage) who has celebrated 20 years of loyal service with us. Cara Smith joined our Chesterfield Road, Woodseats practice in 1998 and was promoted to Practice Manager in … Continue reading →

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Here’s how our eyecare plan can help you to save money on your glasses and contact lenses

Posted on October 16, 2018 by alexgageoptom

Spreading the cost of a Comprehensive Eyecare package – for people who value their eyesight The Problem The cost of providing eye examination is underfunded by the NHS. The NHS does not fund investment in advanced instrumentation such as digital … Continue reading →

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We’re one of a few to offer the Varilux X interactive personalisation experience

Posted on October 9, 2018 by alexgageoptom

We’re proud to be one of only four practitioners in Sheffield to offer a sophisticated personalised service for patients with Varilux X varifocals. Our practices in Woodseats and Crosspool can now dispense Varilux X lenses using the revolutionary Near Vision … Continue reading →

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Focus on your eye health in support of National Eye Health Week 24 – 30 September

Posted on September 10, 2018 by alexgageoptom

Regular check-ups are essential to protect our vision and overall health yet many of us don’t take the time to think about the importance of caring for our eyes. As National Eye Health Week approaches, Alex Gage, who runs two … Continue reading →

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Two out of five eye tests not up to scratch, according to Which? probe

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alexgageoptom

We were delighted, but not surprised, to read that Independent Opticians came out on top in the latest Which? report into the quality of eye tests. Independent and small regional stores were the only type of stores we visited that … Continue reading →

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