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Investing in Technology – An Ultra-Sound of the Eye (OCT)
At Albert Road we have a simple aim: To be the BEST optician in the world! Now I know that seems like a bold claim, but this is a journey that starts with one step at a time. On our little quest, we decided to invest in TOP of the range eye testing equipment […]
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American Themed ‘Oliver Peoples’ event at Albert Road Opticians
AMERICAN POLICE HOLD UP ALBERT ROAD OPTICIANS In July 2017 Albert Road Opticians hosted an Oliver Peoples eyewear event. Oliver Peoples is an eyewear brand that is made in California, USA so we decided to go with an American theme. L-R: Audrey Hepburn, Sean Connery, James Bond & Julia Roberts As the eyewear we were […]
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What you NEED to know about SUNGLASSES!
Darker is not always better! Sunglasses offer protection against UV rays, but if you suffer from glare especially in the winter months with the low sun you will be better off with a polarising lens. Not sure what this is? Come in and ask for our magic parrot! Sunglasses should be worn all year round […]
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The ‘Eye Health Talk’ by Mr Lavin
Despite being the size of a large marble the eye is a difficult topic to simplify. The realisation of this is when an eye surgeon says a millimetre is a lot of space. In spite of this on gloriously sunny Monday evening in June, Mr Lavin simplified the topic of the eye in layman’s terms […]
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Soap Star Launches Albert Road Optician Campaign
Soap star Samia Ghadie joined forces with a Wilmslow optician to launch a weekend event highlighting the effects of ultraviolet radiation. The actress, best known for playing Maria Connor in ITV soap Coronation Street, greeted the local community and launched the special event at Albert Road Opticians. The Sunglasses Extravaganza, which was attended by more than 30 […]
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Garden sculpture competition
Have you seen the friendly giant around Wilmslow town? We need your help! Last week, we were visited by a friendly giant. His eyes were quite sore and he needed a new pair of sunglasses to protect his eyes in the sun. On his way home, the friendly giant dropped his new sunglasses in our […]
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