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The Optical People

Independent opticians in Chepstow providing exceptional service in eye examinations, contact lenses, emergencies, dry eye and low vision.

Huge selection of quality frames and lenses. Formerly Millington Dawson Optometrists we are an independent optometrists in Chepstow.

18/02/2026

Happy 30th Birthday to our amazing manager, friend, vibe curator and doer-of-all-things… Dan! 🎉

The kind of person who would drop everything to help anyone, who keeps us all on track (and sane!), and who somehow makes it all look easy. We’re so lucky to have a leader who’s not just brilliant at what he does, but an all-round wonderful human too.

Your team mates couldn’t let this milestone pass without getting you something you’ve been ‘eyeing up’ for months 👀✨ - a gorgeous pair of black and gold DITA sunglasses. How many times have you tried those on? Safe to say… you wear 30 very well. 😎

Here’s to a new decade of success, happiness, and impeccable style. 🥂

12/02/2026

DITA

Japanese-made precision meets unparalleled craftsmanship. Rooted in a rich history of meticulous design and refined artistry, DITA has always pushed the boundaries of what eyewear can be, blending innovation with tradition. Each frame is handcrafted with an obsessive attention to detail, resulting in a timeless piece that feels as remarkable as it looks.

The moment you try on DITA, you feel the difference. It’s not just eyewear, it’s an experience. ✨

25/01/2026

✨ Quarterly raffle prize draw ✨

This one feels extra special 💛 Since our last raffle, we’ve hit 100 reviews for The Optical People and 10 reviews for Dry Eye Wales — and we are genuinely so thrilled. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to leave us a review on Facebook and/or Google… it really helps our small business grow and be found 🫶

Our quarterly raffle is simply our way of saying thank you, with a £200 prize to spend in our clinic any way you like 👀✨

We also love using each draw as an excuse to celebrate how brilliant our town is. Every time, we visit a completely independent local business and come up with a fun, creative way to draw the winner 🎉

Today we were at Paint On Me on St Mary’s Street — such a lovely space filled with beautiful items, plus a full paint-your-own pottery setup in the most gorgeous setting 🎨 If you haven’t been yet, it’s well worth a visit.

Thank you for supporting The Optical People and Dry Eye Wales, and for supporting local. It honestly means the world to us 💛

Paint On Me Boutique Pottery Painting Studio, Dry Eye Wales ✨

24/01/2026

✨ Our raffle winner Rose popped in on Friday and snapped up the Ray-Bans she’s had her eye on for a while (👁️ pun intended 😜) with her winnings! They were made for you! We’re so thrilled, and so grateful for your lovely review and for supporting our small business. Enjoy them!
Did you know that all of our members gets 2 years of accidental damage insurance cover on their glasses or sunnies? So if you’re one of those people that say, ‘I only buy the cheap sunglasses because I always break them’, it’s time to treat your eyes to the best, with the reassurance that you’re covered!

Ray-Ban

07/01/2026

✨ New Year. New You. New Opportunity.✨

Looking for a role that truly inspires you in 2026?
Join our growing boutique practice nestled in the gorgeous Wye Valley, where exceptional eye care meets outstanding patient experience.

👁️ Enjoy a perfect balance of clinical excellence, fashion and style, including:
• IPOS (Prescribing Service)
• Low vision
• Medical retina
• Specialist dry eye clinics ()
• Bespoke eyewear & personalised lenses
• 1 hour appointments to allow you to give personalised care

🤝 Be part of a caring, close-knit team who are passionate about:
• Going above and beyond for every patient
• Delivering world-class customer service
• Providing the highest quality optical lenses and frames to suit every lifestyle and style
• Enjoying life while we do all of this!

If you’re ready to grow, be valued, and love where you work - this could be your moment. E-mail 📧 us for more information hello@theopticalpeople.co.uk .

17/12/2025

🎄 Tuesday 23rd December - Open
🎆 Wednesday 24th December - Thursday 1st January- Closed
🗓️ Friday 2nd January- Open

16/12/2025

🎄✨ Thank You!✨🎄

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Christmas raffle in aid of Pregnancy Sickness Support 💕

Thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing £485 for this incredible charity, which provides vital support, information, and advocacy for women and families affected by severe pregnancy sickness such as HG. Their work makes a real difference at a time when support is so desperately needed.

We are so grateful to our wonderful patients and the many local businesses who bought tickets for such a worthy cause. A special shout-out to our lovely neighbours Lazy Jacks for generously donating a second prize - thank you! 🎁

Your kindness and community spirit mean everything. 💖

Pregnancy Sickness Support Lazy Jacks Clothing Co

08/12/2025

Proud Moment!

Say hello to our very own Leanne, featured in this month’s Optometry Today- one of our industry’s most-read journals! 👓📖

Seeing her story in print is a reminder of just how hard she’s worked to build a career that truly deserves the spotlight. From her dedication as an optical assistant to the warmth she brings to every patient interaction, Leanne shines in everything she does.

We’re incredibly proud and so grateful to call her one of our own. 💛

Here’s to many more milestones, Leanne! 🌟

04/12/2025

✨ Silhouette Day Highlights! ✨

A day for luxury, style and a whole lot of trying on gorgeous glasses!

We sipped on mulled wine & prosecco, indulged in festive mince pies, and treated everyone to goody bags while showcasing some truly stunning Silhouette pieces including 23ct gold and diamond frames and exquisite, sustainably sourced horn designs. Pure elegance. ✨

There was also some buzz around the Meta AI glasses which were pretty handy for filming parts of this reel! 🤓🎥

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. We really are so lucky to have such an amazing community around us ✨💫

01/12/2025

🪄 Turn a little generosity into something extraordinary 💫

🎄✨ Christmas Raffle for Pregnancy Sickness Support — DOUBLE DONATIONS WEEK! ✨🎄
HUGE NEWS TODAY: The Big Give is DOUBLING every donation made before 7th December!💛

Although our raffle runs until the 15th, only donations made this week will be doubled — so your support goes twice as far. 🙌🎁

We’re raising funds for Pregnancy Sickness Support (PSS) to help make HG care more accessible and ensure women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum feel heard, supported and never alone. 💛

All our members have already received a FREE entry to win a £150 Christmas Hamper but we’d absolutely love your extra support!

🎟️ Buy a raffle ticket for just £5 for your chance to win AND help us double the impact this week.
Every £5 becomes £10 thanks to The Big Give! 💥

Let’s come together and make a real difference for those battling HG this Christmas. 💛

🎄✨

26/11/2025

✨ TOMORROW! ✨ (Edit: TODAY Thursday 27th)

Our appointment slots were fully booked before we even advertised… BUT thanks to a few extra team members jumping in, we now have space for walk-ins! 🙌

Get ready for a day with a proper festive buzz 🎄

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🥂 Prosecco bar open
☕ Baileys, mulled wine & other cosy festive drinks
🎁 Goody bags for attendees
💎 The entire Silhouette collection, including their Gold and Diamond ranges (✨ There is ONLY ONE sample set of these in the UK and they are in Chepstow for one day only!)
🤩 Unbeatable specials on the day only!

If you haven’t booked but want to browse the collection, we would absolutely love to see you.
Pop in, enjoy the atmosphere, and discover something beautiful. 💛
📍 See you Optical People!

24/11/2025

✨BLACK FRIDAY ALERT: RAY-BAN META LIMITED OFFER✨

Only 7 (Gen 1) Meta Ray-Bans, very limited — when they’re gone, they’re gone.

We’re matching the Ray-Ban Black Friday 20% off deal PLUS an ADDITIONAL 10% off!

📦 Postage is just £10 if you’re not local.

🎟️ First come, first serve.

Here are the models available and their sale price:

1. Wayfarer (Size 50) in matte jeans frame with polar dusty blue lenses - OUR PRICE £236.88 (original price £329, Ray-Bans price £263.20)
2. Wayfarer (Size 53) in shiny caramel frame with polar brown lenses - OUR PRICE £236.88 (original price £329, Ray-Bans price £263.20)
3. Headliner (Size 51) in shiny warm stone frame with dark green transition lenses - OUR PRICE £272.88 (original price £379, Ray-Bans price £303.20)
4. Headliner (Size 50) in matte black frame with charcoal black lenses — OUR PRICE £215.28 (original price £299, Ray-Bans price £239.20)
5. Wayfarer (Size 53) in shiny black with G-15 green lenses — OUR PRICE £215.28 (original price £299, Ray-Bans price £239.20)
6. Headliner (Size 50) in shiny jeans with polar dusty red lenses — OUR PRICE £236.88 (original price £329, Ray-Bans price £263.20)
7. Skyler (Size 52) in shiny chalky grey with gradient cinnamon pink lens - OUR PRICE £215.28 (original price £299, Ray-Bans price £239.20)

✅ BONUS for our Eyeplan members: You’ll also get 2 years of insurance included.
AND if you need prescription lenses, we can order your prescription for an additional cost.

📲 DM us to reserve - we’ll hold for the first 24 hours once you commit with payment, then pass to the next.

Don’t sleep on this - once sold, they’re gone forever.

Address

6 St Mary Street
Chepstow
NP165EU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.theopticalpeople.co.uk/

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