Stephen Rea Opticians

09/11/2025

We are currently welcoming new patients, both NHS and private. Children, over 60s, diabetics, those with glaucoma and many others qualify for regular NHS funded sight tests. If you are unsure if you qualify for an NHS funded sight test, then visit https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/nhs-eye-test for more details.

To book a sight test:

💻 https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/book-online
or
📞02890456594

07/11/2025

We felt we had to share this picture of one of our lovely patients, Violet looks great in her frame. The Wolf range is full of bright colours, making them perfect as a personal style statement. Pop in store to check out the range.

19/10/2025

Find your Perfect Pair this Autumn at Stephen Rea Opticians as our Autumn Style offer continues. You can get a fabulous pair of prescription spectacles for just £99. These offer a great chance to get glasses for specific activities, for example reading, using a computer, or just to have a different looking pair for an event. They also offer great value for those looking to have spare pairs of glasses.

Pop in store to view the range or call 02890456594 to find out more.

16/10/2025

As the nights darken many drivers are finding glare from bright headlights an annoying and potentially dangerous problem. Hoya's Enroute lenses are tailored for drivers and designed to cut glare at night. We are offering these lenses at a fantastic £100 discount when bought as a complete pair of spectacles.

Pop in store of call us on 02890456594 to discuss your options.

At Stephen Rea Opticians we take your eye health seriously. Based in Belfast, on the Cregagh Road, providing thorough eye tests for adults and children, offering glasses or contact lenses which give you the best possible vision, comfort and look stylish

12/10/2025

Inspired by autumn tones 🍂 here are some of our favourite frames for this season 🍁

09/10/2025

A reminder we offer NIPEARS for acute eye problems. NIPEARS is a service for patients who have developed a sudden eye problem within the previous 14 days.

To see the importance of prompt action if you have an eye problem, check out this story by the BBC today:

Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.

26/09/2025

Many of us risk future avoidable sight loss because we don’t know how to look after our eyes properly. Check if you could be doing more to reduce your risk here http://visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/eye-health-calculator

25/09/2025

Your diet, weight, activity, alcohol intake & smoking status can all affect your chances of suffering chronic eye conditions, including the 4 main causes of sight loss – macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.

The link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer. Discover more about how smoking can harm your eye health and find details of smoking cessation support services on this blog visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/156-say-eye-quit-for-stoptober

24/09/2025

Banish screen fatigue by being

Make sure you have the correct glasses for use on your computer.
Adjust your work station & screen settings to ensure good contrast and a comfortable seating position.
Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking.
Take regular breaks.
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/174-how-to-be-screen-smart

23/09/2025

1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Help keep their eyes healthy with regular eye tests, eating a healthy diet, limiting screen use, spending 2 hours a day outdoors and wearing sunglasses.

Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) and the onset of dry eye in children. Limit your child’s screen use and balance with time spent outdoors.

22/09/2025

This week is National Eye Health Week! You can visit the Vision Matters website to find more information on looking after your sight:

https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/looking-after-your-eyes

Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including & . Get tested this because

Did you know sight tests are free on the NHS for more than 30 million people, including, children, the over 60s and those on income-related benefits? http://nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/

If it has been a long time since you have last had an eye test you can book one by:

📞 02890456594
💻https://www.stephenreaopticians.co.uk/book-online