Patrick & Menzies Opticians

14/11/2025

Give yourself a bold new look with these spectacular frames from Ronit Fürst, available from our Manningtree branch.
[Image description: Two gloved hands holding a pair of brightly coloured Ronit Fürst glasses frames.]

13/11/2025

Remember we recently shared that our optical assistant Jacqui will be taking part in a charity skydive in aid of St Helena Hospice? You can now find out more about the daring feat in our latest blog.

Jacqui Tye, optical assistant at our Brightlingsea branch, is taking part in a charity skydive for St Helena Hospice.

12/11/2025

These soft pink frames from LK Bennett have such a pretty design on the sides. Available now from our Manningtree branch.
[Image description: A hand holding a pair of pale pink LK Bennett glasses in front of display shelves showcasing other glasses frames at the Manningtree branch of Patrick & Menzies.]

11/11/2025

If you are due an eye check give us a call today to book your next appointment. We have branches in Braintree, Brightlingsea, Manningtree and Mersea and we always go the extra mile to make sure our patients receive the very best eyecare.
[Image description: Graphic showing an optician and a person having their eyes checked with the wording 'Due an eye check?']

10/11/2025

Dutz frames have arrived at our Manningtree branch! This exciting brand has so much personality, with a whole range of interesting designs, shapes and colourways to choose from.
[Image description: A display stand showing just a few of the pairs of Dutz frames available now from the Manningtree branch of Patrick & Menzies.]

07/11/2025

Thinking about investing in a new pair of specs this autumn? At Patrick & Menzies we have lots to choose from. Pop into any of our four branches to take a browse.
[Image description: An autumn window display at the Mersea branch of Patrick & Menzies featuring three pairs of glasses displayed on plant pots surrounded by sunflowers, autumn leaves and tiny pumpkins.]

06/11/2025

Check out the colourful new window display at our Mersea branch!
[Image description: Window display at the Mersea branch of independent optician Patrick & Menzies]

05/11/2025

Another great window display by Jon, one of our Practice Managers at Patrick & Menzies Braintree, this time marking Remembrance Day.
[Image description: A Remembrance Day window display at the Braintree branch of Patrick & Menzies.]

04/11/2025

Do you see something like this when you look at a plain backdrop? The chances are you have eye floaters. Usually this common condition isn't anything to worry about, especially if you have experienced it for a long time and the number of floaters you can see stays about the same. But if you are concerned about your vision please do give us a call to book an appointment.
[Image description: An image showing what it might look like if you have eye floaters - small specs of black in front of a blue sky with some white clouds.]

03/11/2025

At Patrick & Menzies we are proud to stock Tom Ford eyewear. Pop in to our Braintree branch to browse out current selection.
[Image description: Four pairs of Tom Ford glasses frames.]

31/10/2025

Did you know only around 1 in 200 women are colour blind compared to 1 in 12 men? This is because the genes responsible for the most common form of colour blindness are on the X chromosome.
[Image description: White text against a blue background 'Around 95% of people with colour blindness are men']

30/10/2025

With autumn truly here and the evenings drawing in there's no better time to snuggle up on the sofa with a good book. But if you're finding it harder to read small text it could be time for an vision check. Get in touch to book an appointment.
[Image description: A pair of glasses resting on a knitted hot water bottle cover next to a hardback book.]