Seddons Opticians

01/01/2026

Quick New Year check-in 👀

Has anyone else noticed their eyes feeling more tired since routines kicked back in — more screens, more reading, more driving?

We’re seeing a lot of people locally mentioning:
• dry, irritated or gritty eyes
• headaches or eye strain
• children struggling more with distance or screens than expected

Often it’s only when the new year starts that these things become noticeable.

If you’re unsure whether it’s time for an eye test (or whether symptoms are just “normal”), feel free to comment or message — we’re always happy to advise.

If you already know you’re due, appointments can be booked here:

👉 https://seddonsopticians.co.uk/book-appointment/

Wishing everyone in Atherton and surrounding areas a comfortable, healthy start to 2026 ✨

Under the NHS guidelines, we can now see all patients, both NHS and Private. We are equipped with PPE and appointments are spaced out to allow for cleaning and disinfection procedures before and after every patient. If you require assistance with ordering glasses or contact lenses or if you have any...

29/12/2025

✨ Something new is coming in 2026… ✨

Over the past year, we’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on a number of new services and improvements designed to enhance the care, comfort and experience we offer our patients.

We can’t say too much just yet — but what we can say is that 2026 will bring exciting developments, thoughtful innovations, and services shaped around what our patients have been asking for.

👀 Keep an eye on this space.
📅 More will be revealed very soon.

Thank you, as always, for trusting us with your eye care — we’re looking forward to sharing what’s next.

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

We’ll be closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve to enjoy the festive break with our families and to re charge our batteries ! 🎅
we will be back open at 9:30am on Tuesday 6th January.

If any eyecare is needed whilst we are closed please call 111 for advice

Thank you so much for all your support this year ❤️
We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨

20/12/2025

👀 A little dry-eye win I witnessed today (sharing to give hope, not to promote anything!)

Someone came in who had been struggling for YEARS — constant burning, blurry vision, couldn’t work on screens without pain.
Turned out their oil glands were almost completely blocked.

After starting a structured treatment plan (warm compress therapy, lid hygiene, and later a light-based treatment (OPTILIGHT IPL therapy) recommended for gland dysfunction), they said today:
“This is the first time in years my eyes haven’t felt heavy, gritty or sore by the afternoon.”

Dry eye can feel hopeless, but it is possible to improve things when you treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

If anyone wants help understanding what type of dry eye you may have, feel free to ask.
No sales — just sharing knowledge as an optometrist who sees this condition every day.

11/12/2025

We are very sorry but we are closed today , will be back open on Friday as normal - so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

05/12/2025

Sorry for any inconvenience this will cause but we will be closed this afternoon from 12.30 - will be back open Tuesday 9th as normal

17/11/2025

We will be closed today Monday 17th Nov , back open tomorrow at 9.30am - sorry for any inconvenience this will cause

11/11/2025

We will remember them 🌺

10/11/2025

We are very sorry but closed today , back open tomorrow at 9.30 am - sorry for any inconvenience caused

04/11/2025

Did you know stress can affect your eyes?
Eye strain, twitching, blurred vision, and headaches can all flare up during stressful times. Take regular screen breaks, get plenty of rest, and book an eye test if symptoms persist. Looking after your vision supports your wellbeing, too.

03/11/2025

We are very sorry but we are closed today , back open Tuesday at 9.30 am - so sorry for any inconvenience caused

30/10/2025

Did you know age-related macular degeneration is one of the UK’s leading causes of sight loss? Early detection makes a big difference. Over 60s are entitled to free NHS eye tests - book yours today tel 01942 883377