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A really different approach to choosing your new glasses that we guarantee you will love. Call us ☎️01422 331031
🤓😎🥸🧐😍 Well now its actually happening!

For years we dreamed of having somewhere we could concentrate on doing what we love. A place where we could give you the very best experience in eyewear with extra special niche designs in a unique location.

13/02/2026

When Michael came in, he wasn’t looking for anything dramatic.
He just wanted glasses that felt right. Comfortable, smart, and easy to wear every day.

What he left with was something far more valuable.
A clear everyday pair that suits him perfectly, and a dedicated pair of polarised sunglasses for brighter conditions.

His round frame softens the lines of his face and adds character without shouting. They look completely natural on him.

But the polarised sunglasses are the real game changer.
Polarised lenses cut glare from wet roads and reflective surfaces, increase contrast, and reduce eye strain. They make driving and time outdoors far more comfortable, and they’re ideal on the golf course too, where clearer contrast makes it easier to track the ball and read the ground properly.

The easy, understated confidence of two good pairs

One for everyday life.
One for bright conditions.
Not excess.
Just being properly equipped.

If you’ve been wearing the same glasses for years, a styling appointment can be a surprisingly enjoyable hour. Calm, expert guidance and a coffee while we find what really suits you.

Bottomley Opticians
Halifax: 01422 331031
Lindley: 01484 506886
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

12/02/2026

“I’ve got varifocals — why do they feel rubbish at my desk?”
We hear this a lot. And the answer is usually very simple.

Varifocals are designed to help you see distance, mid-range and near as you move through everyday life.
They’re not designed for hours of screen and desk work.
That’s where office lenses come in.

Office lenses are designed specifically for:
• Computer work
• Reading and paperwork
• Meetings and conversations across a desk
They provide a much wider and more relaxed viewing area for near and mid-range vision, which often means:
• Less eye strain
• Less head tilting
• Feeling more comfortable by the end of the day

It’s important to be clear though — office lenses are not suitable for driving or general wear. They’re designed for one job, and they do it very well.
That’s why many of our clients use:

• One pair for everyday life
• One pair specifically for work
Our role is to explain the differences clearly and help you choose what genuinely fits your routine.

👓 If work leaves your eyes feeling tired or strained, we’re always happy to talk it through.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

11/02/2026

Most people think glasses are just about finding a frame they like the look of.
And to be fair, the frame does matter. Some of the pieces we carry are beautifully made bits of design in their own right. Handmade acetates, lightweight titanium, clever engineering and colours you will not see on the high street.

In many cases, the frame is the star of the show.

But here is the part nobody really talks about.
The lens is what you actually live through all day. It determines how clear things look, how comfortable your eyes feel and how easy it is to drive, work, read or use a screen.

For the lenses to work at their best, the frame has to fit you properly.
Not just look right. Fit right.
Everyone’s facial geometry is different. The distance between your eyes, the angle of your nose and how the frame sits on your face all affect the measurements that go into your lenses. If the frame is not sitting exactly where it should, the lenses can never quite perform the way they were designed to.

That is why the best glasses are about the balance between frame and lens. When that synergy is right, the glasses just feel right.

If you have never experienced that before, a proper styling appointment can be quite an eye opener.

Book your styling appointment
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Halifax
The Old Town Hall
22 Union Street
HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street
HD3 3JP
01484 643692

10/02/2026

Most people will spend weeks choosing a car.
Months choosing a kitchen.
But the thing they wear on their face every single day?
Often chosen in under ten minutes, under strip lighting, while thinking about parking.

Glasses aren’t just about seeing.
They’re about how you show up.
They sit at the centre of your face.
They shape first impressions.
They quietly influence whether you look confident, tired, sharp, creative or none of the above.

That’s why we don’t rush the process.
We sit you down, listen properly, and design eyewear around your life.. not just your prescription.

Many people end up with more than one pair, not because they’re sold to, but because real life demands it.
If you like things done properly, you’ll probably enjoy what we do.

📍 Halifax | 📞 01422 331031
📍 Lindley | 📞 01484 643692
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

09/02/2026

The quiet habits people don’t realise they’ve changed

Most changes in vision don’t announce themselves.
They show up quietly, in small everyday adjustments:

• driving a bit slower than you used to
• leaving bigger gaps
• avoiding night or rainy journeys
• choosing familiar routes
• feeling more tired after driving

These aren’t bad habits.
They’re sensible ways your brain adapts when vision isn’t quite as clear or comfortable as it could be.

The thing is, many people don’t connect these changes to their eyes at all.
They just assume driving has become more effort.
In reality, it’s often about clarity, contrast, and visual comfort — especially in low light or busy environments.

A comprehensive eye examination looks beyond reading letters and checks how your eyes cope in real-world conditions:glare and low lightcontrast sensitivityhow comfortably your eyes work together
The aim is to improve clarity and confidence.
It’s driving that feels easier, calmer, and more enjoyable again.
If you’ve quietly changed how you drive over time, that’s worth listening to.
📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

07/02/2026

The Truth About Choosing Glasses Nobody Tells You 👓✨
Most people think buying glasses is about picking a frame you sort of like from a wall of hundreds. But the truth? That’s exactly how you end up with “OK” glasses when you could have amazing ones.
Here are the Top 5 Reasons you’d choose a reputable styling opticians over the high street — and never look back:

1️⃣ Frames that actually suit you
No endless racks and guesswork — you get a curated selection chosen to fit your face shape, colouring, lifestyle, and personality. You’ll walk out knowing you look your best.

2️⃣ Expert lenses for crystal-clear vision
It’s not just about the frames. Quality lenses (and the right measurements) can be the difference between ‘meh’ vision and ‘wow’ vision — especially for varifocals or tricky prescriptions.

3️⃣ A one-to-one styling consultation
You’re not rushed. You sit down, enjoy a drink, and try frames in a calm, private space. The whole process feels more like a treat than a chore.

4️⃣ Exclusive, independent brands
Forget mass-produced. Think beautiful eyewear from designers you won’t see everywhere else — pieces with a story, quality, and craftsmanship that lasts.

5️⃣ It’s an investment in you
Your glasses are the first thing people see. Wearing the wrong pair is a missed opportunity. The right pair? They lift your whole look and confidence — every single day.

💡 The truth? Once you’ve experienced a proper styling optician, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. 😎🤓🥸🤩

06/02/2026

Most men wear the same style of glasses for years.
Not because it’s perfect — just familiar.
We see it all the time.
Same shape.
Same colour.
Different prescription.

There’s nothing wrong with consistency — but there is something to be said for checking whether what you’ve always worn is still doing you any favours.

Our styling appointments are about quiet improvements, not dramatic change.
With around 45 minutes and an open mind, we’ll show you how small adjustments in shape, proportion or colour can sharpen your look, improve comfort, and suit how you live and work now — without you feeling like you’re trying too hard.

No fuss.
No pressure.
Just clear, expert guidance.
The coffee’s on us ☕
The pace is unhurried.
And you’ll leave better informed about eyewear than you’ve probably ever been.

If it’s time to take a more considered approach, book a styling appointment.

📍 Bottomley Opticians
Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📅 Book online: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax: 01422 331031
📞 Lindley: 01484 643692

05/02/2026

Varifocals can be brilliant — but only when they’re explained properly.
We often meet people who’ve “tried varifocals before and hated them”. In most cases, the issue wasn’t the idea of varifocals… it was how they were chosen or fitted.
ZEISS varifocal lenses are designed to give you distance, intermediate and near vision in one pair, using designs based on natural eye movement.
They work really well for:
• Everyday activities
• General wear throughout the day
• Reducing the need to swap glasses
However, they’re not designed for:
• Long periods at a desk or on a screen
• Very close, detailed work
• People who need a wide near zone all day
That’s why we always take time to:
• Understand how you use your vision
• Choose the right lens design
• Explain clearly what varifocals can — and can’t — do
Sometimes varifocals are the perfect solution.
Sometimes they’re not — and that’s absolutely fine.
Our job is to help you make the right choice for you, with no pressure.
👓 If you’re thinking about varifocals, or have struggled in the past, we’re always happy to talk it through.
📍 Halifax & Lindley
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

04/02/2026

Today we’re marking something we think deserves a place on the calendar:
International Start Your Eyewear Wardrobe Day.

Most people are trying to make one pair of glasses work for every situation - work, home, driving, holidays, screens.
That’s not practical.
And it’s rarely comfortable.

An eyewear wardrobe is simply the idea that different situations deserve different visual solutions — just like shoes or clothing.

It doesn’t start with buying more.
It starts with understanding the person.
That’s how we’ve always worked at Bottomley Styling Opticians.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

02/02/2026

“I’m fine on familiar roads… it’s new places I avoid”
You might notice this one quietly creeping in.
You’re absolutely fine on roads you know well.
But unfamiliar routes, busy junctions, or new roundabouts feel… harder work.

So people naturally adapt:

• sticking to familiar roads
• avoiding peak times
• hesitating a little longer
• relying more on memory than vision

This isn’t about confidence or skill.
It’s about how much work your eyes are being asked to do.
When you’re driving somewhere new, your vision has to take in and process more information at once:
signs, markings, movement from the sides, changing lanes.

If vision isn’t as clear or comfortable as it could be, particularly contrast, peripheral awareness, or how well your eyes work together - driving stops feeling easy and enjoyable.

The good news?
These things can often be identified and improved.
A comprehensive eye examination looks well beyond reading letters. It checks how your eyes perform in real-world situations and whether your vision is properly supported for everyday driving.

The aim is simple:
clearer vision, calmer journeys, and driving that feels enjoyable again ...even somewhere new.
If unfamiliar roads feel more tiring than they used to, that’s worth checking.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

31/01/2026

Gents in eyewear
Classic. Contemporary. A little bit bold.

There’s a myth that men should “play it safe” with glasses.
In reality, the best eyewear — whether it’s classic or more avant-garde — does exactly the same thing:
it suits the wearer.

Some of the gents you’ll see here prefer clean, timeless shapes.
Others enjoy something a little more expressive.
Different styles.
Same result.
They look comfortable, confident, and very much themselves.

Good eyewear isn’t about following trends.
It’s about proportion, balance, colour and how the frame works with you.
And when it comes to eyewear…
3 really is the magic number

Most men benefit from:
1️⃣ A main pair — your everyday, go-to glasses
2️⃣ A second pair — a change of look or feel
3️⃣ A back-up pair — because life happens
And then there’s the non-negotiable extra:
🕶️ A proper pair of prescription polarised sunglasses for brighter conditions and driving comfort.

Different settings. Different light. Different moods.
The same clarity and confidence.

If you’ve always worn “the same sort of glasses” and wondered whether something else might suit you — it probably will.
And that’s where good styling comes in.
📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692
Eyewear that fits your face, your life, and your personality.

30/01/2026

Great eyewear isn’t about following trends. It’s about understanding yourself.
Most women we see don’t struggle with style.
They struggle with choice.

Too many frames. Too many opinions. Too many rules about what you “should” wear.

At Bottomley Opticians, our styling appointments are designed to cut through all of that.

With an open mind — and around 45 minutes — we’ll guide you through shapes, colours and proportions that genuinely work for you. Often including options you’d never have picked up on your own… and quietly ruling out the ones that don’t serve you anymore.

It’s not rushed.
It’s not overwhelming.
And it’s never about squeezing you into a trend.

The coffee’s on us ☕
The advice is honest.
And you’ll leave feeling clearer, more confident, and far more certain about how to choose eyewear that reflects who you are now.

If that sounds like your kind of experience, book a styling appointment.
📍 Bottomley Opticians
Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📅 Book online: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax: 01422 331031
📞 Lindley: 01484 643692

Address

22 Union Street
Halifax
HX11PR

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/

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