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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.

19/01/2026

Driving Confidence
“I can still drive… I just don’t like it at night anymore”
We hear this a lot.
Not “I can’t see.”
Not “I’m unsafe.”

Just a quiet shift:

“I can still drive… I just don’t enjoy it at night anymore.”
Headlights feel harsher than they used to.
Rain makes everything more intense.
Your eyes feel tired sooner.
You start choosing familiar routes — or daytime journeys — without really thinking about why.
For many people, this isn’t about age or ability.
It’s about how your eyes handle contrast and glare, especially in low light.

Most changes in vision are gradual.
Your brain adapts brilliantly — until it’s working harder than it should.

And here’s the important bit:
You can still legally drive.
You can still read a number plate.
And yet night driving can feel stressful, uncomfortable, or fatiguing.

That’s because real-world driving vision is about far more than letters on a chart.

A driving-focused eye examination looks at things like:

How your eyes cope with glare from headlights
Contrast sensitivity in low light
How comfortably your eyes work together
None of this is about judgement.
And it’s certainly not about taking keys away.
It’s about reassurance — and helping you feel calm and confident behind the wheel again.

If night driving feels harder than it used to, that’s worth listening to.

If you’d like that reassurance, we’re here
📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

18/01/2026

This is Mollie.......
Mollie absolutely rocks colour.
Every time she visits us, she brings this wonderful mix of confidence, curiosity, and joy… and she isn’t afraid to have fun with her eyewear.

These bold, sculptural frames?
She wears them like they were made for her.

There’s something special about styling someone who genuinely enjoys expressing themselves — it becomes less about “picking glasses” and more about celebrating personality. And Mollie has plenty of that.

If you’d love help finding frames that make you feel this good, come and see us.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

17/01/2026

Confidence isn’t loud. It’s quiet clarity.
Real confidence doesn’t shout.
It doesn’t try too hard.
And it definitely isn’t about following trends.

It’s about feeling comfortable in your own skin — and being able to see the world clearly while you’re in it.

We often meet people who look confident, but tell us they’ve been squinting, straining, or putting up with glasses that don’t quite feel right anymore. They’ve adapted. Compensated. Made do.
And over time, that quiet discomfort chips away at how you feel.

A proper eye examination isn’t just about ticking a box.
It’s about reassurance.
About knowing your eyes are healthy.
About clarity that makes everything else feel easier.
And when that’s paired with thoughtful eyewear styling — frames that actually suit your face, your lifestyle and your personality — something shifts.
You stand a little taller.
You stop fiddling with your glasses.
You feel more yourself again.

That’s what we do at Bottomley Opticians.
Unhurried, private eye examinations.
Calm, expert styling guidance.
No pressure. No rushing. No production line.
Just time, clarity and confidence — done properly.
If it’s time for a proper eye exam and an eyewear choice that genuinely supports how you want to feel, now’s a very good moment to book.

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

16/01/2026

You could take a completely different approach to your eyewear this year.

What that looks like is entirely up to you.
All we ask is an open mind — and about 45 minutes of your time.

In that space, we’ll show you styles, shapes and ideas that often get overlooked… things you’d probably never try without a bit of calm, expert guidance. Not because you should wear them — but because they might work far better than you expect.

It’s relaxed. It’s unhurried.
The coffee’s on us ☕
And you’ll leave not only clearer about what suits you — but far more confident about how you choose glasses forever.

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

14/01/2026

Emma 🤍
She came in looking for glasses that felt right — not rushed, not pressured, just properly considered.
Time taken.
Thoughtful styling.
And a pair that made her feel confident walking out.
Her review genuinely made our day.
Thank you, Emma.
📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax 01422 331031
📞 Lindley 01484 643692
Better vision. Better confidence.

13/01/2026

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.

12/01/2026

There’s been a lot of talk in the industry about a recent report on vision and driving — here’s why it matters to you.
A coroner’s report, backed by the Association of Optometrists, has concluded that the UK’s system of drivers self-reporting vision problems is “ineffective and unsafe.”

You can read the full article here:
👉 https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/news/2025/04/24/concerns-over-enforcement-of-vision-standards-for-driving-highlighted

In the UK, you can legally drive for decades without ever having your eyesight formally checked again after passing your test.

The problem?
Most vision changes are gradual.
They show up as:
• glare at night
• reduced confidence in rain or low light
• quietly avoiding certain journeys

This isn’t about blame or taking keys away.
It’s about reassurance.

A proper eye examination checks far more than whether you can read a number plate — and helps people keep driving safely and confidently for as long as possible.
If you drive regularly and haven’t had your eyes checked in a while, this matters.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692
Calm care. Proper time. Vision you can trust.

10/01/2026

January appointments do fill quietly.
Not because we rush ....but because we limit how many people we see each day to do things properly.
If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s a good moment.
📍 Halifax & Lindley
🔗 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

09/01/2026

Do Experts Still Matter in a Self-Service World ?

We’ve never had more tools to “do it ourselves” — yet real expertise has never been more valuable.

Online, you can pick anything: a restaurant, a holiday, even your eyewear.
But convenience isn’t the same as confidence.

There’s something different about sitting with someone who actually knows:
someone who reads faces, not price tags
someone who sees your personality before you speak
someone who reduces the noise instead of adding to it
A good expert doesn’t tell you what to choose.

They make the choice clearer.
In a self-service world, guidance is a quiet luxury.

👓 If you’d rather work with an expert than scroll through guesswork, book a styling appointment:
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📍 Halifax & Lindley
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

08/01/2026

I’ve never believed in rushing people through important decisions.
Eyesight matters.
Comfort matters.
Confidence matters.

That’s why our appointments take the time they take.
If you value quality over speed, we’ll look after you.
— Jim
📍 Halifax & Lindley
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

07/01/2026

Good eyewear isn’t about trends.
It’s about feeling like yourself again.

When frames fit properly, suit your face, and match how you live — everything feels easier.

That’s why our consultations are styling-led, not shelf-led.
If you’re ready to choose eyewear that actually feels right, we’ll guide you.

🔗 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

06/01/2026

A gentle check-in:
• Night driving not as comfortable
• Eyes feeling tired earlier than they used to
• Headaches you’ve learned to ignore
• Screens leaving you drained

These are often signs your eyes are working harder than they should.
A proper eye examination looks at how your eyes work — not just what you can read.

January is a very sensible time to sort it properly.
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax 01422 331031
📞 Lindley 01484 643692

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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.