Mark Darling Eyecare and Opticians

12/01/2024

Vacancy-
We’re looking for a part-time receptionist to spread the load and help maintain the lovely relaxed caring atmosphere we have. Hours 2-5.30 Monday-Thursday. Extra hours for holiday cover available and also training towards Optical Assistant. Attention to detail, great communicator, with computer skills would help.
Dm if you’d like to know more.

31/12/2023

Tonight we are raising the other kind of glasses - it's New Year's Eve! 🎈🍻💃🌃🎆🎇

29/12/2023

Eyeplan is an eye care scheme that will improve the quality of care and value for money that you receive from your independent Optician.

- Free eye exams whenever you need them.
- Accidental Damage Cover.
- Reduced fees for families
- Your Optician can also separately offer you special prices on frames and lenses.

13/12/2022

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and Happy new year. Fingers crossed next year will be better with less strife in the world, strikes in the UK and more realistic energy bills everywhere!
We are closed from lunchtime Thursday 22nd Dec to Tuesday Jan 3rd. Any issues you need advice on pm me here or via the google business site and I'll get back to you.
If you are a contact lens wearer please check supplies as we are having supply chain issues and there's a post strike as well as the normal Christmas rush.
Kind regards
Mark, Charlotte and Catherine.

26/10/2022

It's ! Why not add pumpkin to your meals this Autumn for an eye health boost? Pumpkin is rich in vitamins as well as zinc, lutenin and zeaxanthin which are essential in fighting cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and helps your overall eye health! 👀🎃

14/09/2022

In memory of Queen Elizabeth II we will be closed on Monday 19th. I don't post on FB very often and it does seem odd that my last post was to clebrate the jubillee and this time is to reflect on a fantastic lady who has been an inspiration for us all.

01/06/2022

Hope you're all ready for a fab long Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrating an amazing achievement of 70yrs on the throne, well done Mam!
We’re closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, back open 9.00am Monday. In emergency, please send a pm via FB or Google, and enjoy it, they don’t come along very often. 🙂

11/05/2022

Isn’t it great that the days are getting longer and there is some warmth in the sun! It’s been a while since last update, mainly due to being busy with work and getting on with spring & summer activities. Covid update- As some normality returns, we are still practising with NHS led restrictions to reduce client interactions and maintain hygiene.
We ask you to book an appointment to minimise numbers in practice.
Appointments are spread out to allow cleaning and tidying of the practice and clinic room.
Please use provided hand sanitiser when you arrive, as I believe this is a big factor in avoiding viral transmission, not only Covid but other common viruses.
And please wear a mask on arrival, we have a supply if you forget.
Wishing you all a warm bright spring and summer with some rain at night for the gardeners!

21/04/2022

Well worth a read!

Here’s what to focus on to keep your eyesight strong and clear, according to ophthalmologists.

11/12/2021

Many factors play into your sleep, but did you know that eye health and sleep quality are linked? Here, one pro explains how.

12/10/2021

Keep your eyes healthy by eating the right things
People often believe that failing eyesight is an inevitable result of aging or eye strain. In truth, a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems.
A study (AREDS), in 2001, found that certain nutrients — zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene — may reduce the risk of age-related decline in eye health by 25%.
And a follow up in 2013 added omega-3 fatty acids, zeaxanthin (I can never pronounce this!), and lutein.
So what foods provide these-
Oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel provide Omega-3; essential for retinal health.
Dark green vegetables such as kale, spinach, broccoli are loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin and are also a good source of eye-friendly vitamin C.
Nuts, legumes, seeds and pulses are rich sources of Omega-3 and vitamin E. Top nuts and seeds are walnuts, cashews, brazils, lentils, chia and flax.
Citrus fruits are rich in vit C that is an antioxidant that fights age related damage.
Carrots! They don’t help you see in the dark, but they do maintain eye health with vit A and beta carotene.
Sweet potato for beta carotene.
Beef is a good source of zinc, helping delay macular changes.
Eggs are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin (that word again) which are essential to maintain macular health.
Water is unsurprisingly needed for the tears and to prevent dry eye.
And best till last, red wine and dark chocolate have plenty of useful anti-oxidants!

22/09/2021

Autumn Update
The Autumn season has started, and it looks like we may be having an Indian summer, with warm sunny days bookended by cooler morning and evenings, it was cold out on the bike this morning with low laying mist over the canal and river valley up to Kislingbury. I also noted the leaves starting to turn on trees when driving up along the A34 with a riot of different colours. Unfortunately, this is all tempered by shorter days and having to turn the lights on earlier.

It's often our busiest time of year as people notice the lower light levels make it more difficult to read, plus glare from headlights and the low suns. And of course, if you notice any issues please call and we can arrange to check things through.

We have doubled our selection of new ranges JVG, Dutz and Reykjavik providing more variety of these exciting and well-made styles. When trying a new collection, we dip a toe in the water with a small number and if well received increase the choice for you.
You can see the ranges on-line at –
https://johann-v-goisern.com/en/
https://dutzeyewear.com/
http://reykjavikeyes.com/
Or better still call us to make an appointment with Catherine who will guide you through the ranges.