Can going to the opticians help you with migraines?
Experiencing visual disturbances such as flashing / shimmering lights in your sight can be quite disturbing. Especially when you don’t...
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Broadhurst Optometrists
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Introducing Anouska Brennand to the Boptom family
Anouska has recently started working at Broadhurst Optometrists as Optical Assistant after working for Manchester Airport in customer...
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Don’t wait till your child goes to school for an eye test
The latest research from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has found some “worrying” statistics relating to the lack...
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The Boptom Adventures: Dolomites hiking holiday
Our directors, Mike and Teresa, recently returned from their latest adventures in the Dolomites. We thought we’d ask them to recount...
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Do I really need an eye test when my eyes feel fine?
Your eye test reminder has come through, but your eyes don’t seem to have changed, your glasses still “work fine” and you don’t seem to...
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Can a lens really reduce the progression of short-sightedness in children?
What is short-sightedness? Short-sightedness is the more commonly known term for an eye condition called myopia. It affects both adults...
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The man with over 150 glasses
Meet Bruno, who owns 160 pairs of glasses! Bruno, who has been in optics for the last 23 years, started off as an optician and is now the...
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Lesley’s rare glaucoma story
Lesley had been getting piercing pains in her eyes and headaches in the evenings for about 3 years. Each time she had her eyes tested;...
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700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma – what is it?
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name of a group of eye conditions which can occur when the optic nerve (the main nerve to the eye) is...
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Can you really practice self-care at work?
When we think of self-care, most of us might think of taking a walk in the country or running yourself a nice hot bath but how can you...
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‘Screw’ is a dirty word for Lindberg
‘Screw’ is a dirty word for Lindberg Did you know? Lindberg was the first company to patent a completely screw-free frame without welds...
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theo, the caramel** on your dame blanche*
the beginning… In 1989, opticians Wim Somers and Patrick Hoet launched their own glasses line so they could provide their customers with...
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The Many Facets of Face a Face
FACE A FACE is a fabulous French brand which is rich in color and expression. It is not hard to see that the company draws its...
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The elusive world of
We are cordially inviting you to step into the elusive world of DITA, on the 21st of September at Broadhurst Lytham, to attend an...
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Around the world in 80 frames
What is the Around the World in 80 Frames tour? The Around the World in 80 Frames tour is part of our latest campaign which celebrates...
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Our Christmas Opening Hours
We would like to wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We have enjoyed helping you all find your perfect...
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E-Eye: A treatment proven to provide long term relief from the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome.
Here at Broadhurst Optometrists, we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of optical technology. With this in mind, we’re all very...
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Sunglasses season has been and gone… right??
We all know that sunglasses are key to a summer outfit. Bad hair day? Sunglasses. No makeup? Sunglasses. But are sunglasses’ fashion...
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Delayed booking in for your eye test?
We get it, there’s no judgement here. We understand that eye checks can easily become bottom priority in your busy lives, especially as...
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Sunglasses advised: Heatwave returns!
Heatwave to return with a vengeance! What better time for a little blogging about sunglasses? Here are some great reasons to treat...
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