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Bottomley Opticians has looked after the eyes of Halifax people for over 75 years ! 🤓😎👓☕️

We pride ourselves on being the only family owned community opticians in Halifax town centre. Because we're not answerable to any shareholders we can invest our time and money exactly where we feel it should be in clinical excellence both in our staff and equipment. We also have the largest range of designer frames on show which include: - Dior, Vanni, Paul&Joe, Country Casuals, Sophia Loren,Marc Jacobs,Lulu Guinness and many more! and then Luxury brands like Lindberg, Silhouette and Tom Davies which can be created with you for you. . For the gents we have the likes of Porsche Design, Lindberg, Tom Davies, Carrera, ,Silhouette, Safilo Design, Superdry, William Morris and Polaroid to name but a few. We offer a good choice of lenses too from world leaders Zeiss, Rodenstock and BBGR. Come down and see us in a no rush, no pressure environment and enjoy Eye care as we see it.

16/03/2026

YOUR EYES ARE NOT A ONE OFF APPOINTMENT

Eye care works best when it builds over time.
Our £9 a month Eye Care Plan includes your full examination, OCT scan, unlimited visits, six monthly MOTs, 10% off complete spectacles and sunglasses, adjustments and priority booking.

You will also see the same senior optometrist at each visit. We get to know you and your eyes properly. Your prescription history, your work, your hobbies, how you actually use your vision day to day.
It is calm, consistent care rather than starting from scratch each time.

Book online now
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

14/03/2026

The difference between glasses you wear and glasses you love

There’s a big difference between glasses you simply wear… and glasses you genuinely enjoy putting on each morning.
Most people have experienced both.

The “they’ll do” pair.
Perfectly serviceable.
Nothing wrong with them.
But no real excitement either.

And then the pair that makes you stand a little taller.
The pair people notice.
The pair that feels like you.
That’s usually the result of taking a bit more time, getting proper advice, and trying options you might not have picked on your own.

Glasses are something you wear every single day.
It’s worth getting them right.

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

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692
Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

13/03/2026

Most men are told their glasses look nice.
Nice is safe.
Nice is acceptable.
Nice does not stand out.
But sharp is different.
Sharp is intentional.
The difference is usually not dramatic. It is in the details.

Proportion.
If the frame is too narrow, it makes the face look wider.
Too wide and it looks sloppy.

Depth.
Many men choose frames that are too shallow. It subtly ages the face and can make the eyes look smaller or tired.

Fit.
If the frame slides down the nose or leaves pressure marks, it is wrong. A proper fit should feel secure without drawing attention to itself.

Lens clarity.
Thick edges, heavy reflections and glare can cheapen the entire look. Clean, well measured lenses make everything look more refined.
Sharp does not mean bold colours or oversized frames.
It means correct.
When the proportions are right and the fit is precise, a man looks more defined. More put together. More considered.
Not flashy.
Just stronger.
And once a man sees the difference between nice and sharp, he rarely goes back.

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

10/03/2026

When someone walks into an opticians…
Are they looking for the cheapest glasses they can find?
Or are they looking for someone who understands them?

If it’s quick and transactional, that’s already covered.
But if you value quality, here’s a better question.
What kind of eyewear experience does Halifax actually need?
Another wall of a thousand frames and a mirror?
Or a place where you sit down, take your time, and are guided properly?

Where someone understands how you live, how you work, how you dress, how you drive, and helps you choose something exceptional.
Not more choice.
Better choice.
Not rushed.
Considered.
Not anonymous.
Personal.

For some, glasses are a grudge purchase.
For others, what sits on your face every day affects confidence, performance and clarity.
Those people are not looking for the lowest price.
They are looking for the right answer.

If you value independent, niche eyewear, premium Zeiss lenses and seeing the same experienced optometrist who gets to know you properly, we may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We do not compete at the bottom of the market.
It is already covered.
We built something different.
If you would rather buy once and buy well, book a styling appointment.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall
22 Union Street
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

09/03/2026

PROPER CONTINUITY OF CARE

For £9 a month our Eye Care Plan looks after your eyes all year round.
It includes:
• A full 45 to 60 minute eye examination
• OCT 3D scan included, normally £50
• Unlimited visits if anything concerns you
• Six monthly eyewear check ups
• 10% off complete spectacles and sunglasses
• Free adjustments and minor repairs
• Priority appointments
• Invitations to client events
• Coffee every time you visit

Most importantly, you will see the same senior optometrist each time. We get to know you and your eyes properly over the years, not just on the day.
That depth of understanding makes a difference.

Book your appointment
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

08/03/2026

The new Prue Leith eyewear collection has arrived.
Designed by Prue herself, this range is full of colour, confidence and personality. These are frames for people who do not want to blend in.
And the best part? It is exclusively available at Bottomley Opticians.

If you have ever fancied something a little braver, a little more expressive, this could be your moment.

Book your styling appointment and let us show you what suits you properly.

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

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book here
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

07/03/2026

Why do confident people often wear more interesting glasses?

Have you ever noticed that the most confident people rarely wear the safest frames?
They might choose a richer colour.
A slightly bolder shape.
Something with a bit of character.

Not because they want attention.
But because they’re comfortable being themselves.
Glasses can either help you blend in, or help you stand out in a quiet, confident way.

Many clients arrive thinking they need something very safe and neutral.
Then they see themselves in something a little more interesting and suddenly their whole face lights up.
Confidence often starts with small decisions.
Sometimes, it starts with your glasses.

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

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

06/03/2026

Most men do not think about their glasses very much.
They get an eye test.
They choose something sensible.
They move on.

And that is exactly the issue.
Your glasses sit in the middle of your face. They are not an accessory. They are part of your identity.
They influence how people see you.
How you feel walking into a room.
How confident you are in meetings.
How sharp you look in photographs.

Yet many capable, successful men are wearing frames that are slightly too small, slightly dated, or simply not proportioned correctly for their face.
Nothing terrible.
Just not quite right.
And not quite right adds up over time.
Looking sharper does not mean looking flashy.
It means looking considered.
Correct width.
Correct depth.
Proper fit across the bridge.
Clean lens finish.

A frame that works with your facial structure rather than against it.
When that balance is right, something shifts.
You do not look different.
You look better.
Subtly stronger.
More defined.
More intentional.

If you have not reviewed your glasses in a few years, it may not be your wardrobe that needs attention.
It may be the thing sitting in the middle of your face.

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

05/03/2026

Carry On As Expected. Or Evolve?
Bottomley Opticians was founded in 1948 by my grandfather.

When I stepped into the business, I had a decision to make.
Carry on as expected.
Or evolve it into something Halifax did not yet have.
The high street already does volume brilliantly.
But there was space for something more considered. More personal. More intentional.
So we shifted the focus.
From simply selling glasses
To designing eyewear wardrobes
From rushing appointments
To giving people time
From overwhelming choice
To expert guidance
From anonymous transactions
To long term relationships
We introduced independent, niche brands you will not see everywhere.

We built a proper sit down styling consultation.
We paired everything with premium Zeiss lenses for clarity and comfort that genuinely make a difference.
We chose to be fully private so we could do things properly.

We are not trying to be the biggest.
We are trying to be the best option for the people who value that.
If you want average, there are plenty of options.
If you would rather feel confident every time you put your glasses on, we would love to look after you.

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

Lindley
55 Lidget Street
HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

04/03/2026

One pair of glasses is rarely enough.
That is why we often talk about the three pair rule as a sensible starting point.

A main everyday pair.
A second pair as an alternative.
And prescription sunglasses for brighter conditions.

When glasses are chosen as part of a wardrobe, rather than a single purchase, the results feel far more natural.

Book your styling appointment
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

02/03/2026

IS OUR £9 A MONTH EYE CARE PLAN WORTH IT?

It’s a fair question. And if you value proper care, it usually is.
At Bottomley Opticians we are fully private, so we are not tied to NHS time limits or targets. Every appointment is unhurried, thorough and tailored to you.

Our Eye Care Plan is £9 a month by Direct Debit and includes:
• A 45 to 60 minute comprehensive eye examination
• OCT 3D scans included, usually £50 on their own
• Unlimited appointments throughout the year
• 10% off complete spectacles and sunglasses
• Six monthly eyewear MOTs
• Unlimited adjustments and minor repairs
• Priority booking
• Invitations to exclusive eyewear events
• Freshly ground coffee while you are here

It is designed to give you peace of mind, not just a check up. Your eyes, your glasses and your vision are looked after all year round.

Book online at
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

Address

Halifax
HX11PR

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441422331031

Website

http://www.bottomley-opticians.co.uk/

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We pride ourselves on being the only third generation family owned community opticians in Halifax town centre. Because we're not answerable to any shareholders we can invest our time and money exactly where we feel it should be in clinical excellence both in our staff and equipment. We also have the largest range of designer frames on show which include: - Dior, Vanni, Paul&Joe, Country Casuals, Sophia Loren, Marc Jacobs, Lulu Guinness and many more! and then Luxury brands like Lindberg, Silhouette and Tom Davies which can be created with you for you. . For the gents we have the likes of Porsche Design, Lindberg, Tom Davies, Carrera, Silhouette, Safilo Design, Superdry, William Morris and Polaroid to name but a few. We offer a good choice of lenses too from world leaders Zeiss. Come down and see us in a no rush, no pressure environment and enjoy Eye care as we see it.