Roger Harty Opticians

11/11/2025

👓 Celebrating 40 Years of Roger Harty Opticians | 1986 – 2025 🎉

A legacy of vision, service, and community

This 11th November 2025, we proudly celebrate 40 years in business at Roger Harty Opticians — a journey rooted deeply in family, tradition, and dedication to service.

It all began in 1986, when Roger opened the doors of his own opticians at the Boherbee premises that had, for 40 years before, been his mother Agnes Harty’s beloved grocery shop. Many who remember shopping there now bring their children and grandchildren to us for eye care — a legacy of trust that we don’t take for granted.

From the very beginning, “service” has been the common thread — whether behind the grocery counter or in the dispensing room. That same spirit continues today through our modern, fully equipped practice offering:

✅ Advanced eye testing & diagnostics
✅ Same-day glasses from our on-site glazing lab
✅ A wide range of designer & budget frames for all ages
✅ Personalised advice on lenses, style & comfort
✅ A new Children’s Sensory Room for a fun, welcoming experience

But Roger’s contribution to Tralee goes beyond optics.

As the son of the legendary publican behind Harty’s Bar, Roger grew up in a place where community came first. Harty’s Bar was a key meeting spot in the early days of the Rose of Tralee Festival, and for over 36 years, Roger has proudly served on the festival’s committee — helping to keep one of Ireland’s most iconic traditions alive.

Through four decades of service, Roger has remained dedicated not only to helping people see better, but also to ensuring that Tralee continues to thrive.

From all of us at Roger Harty Opticians — thank you for being part of our story. Here's to 40 years of vision, and to many more ahead! 🥂

30/08/2025

🎒 Back to School with Roger Harty’s Opticians! 🎒

The new school year is here, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your child’s vision is sharp and ready for all the learning ahead! 📖👓 Whether they're in primary school, secondary school, or college, clear vision is essential for success.

If they’re having trouble seeing the whiteboard, focusing on projectors, or feeling eye strain after hours on the computer, it might be time for an eye test! 💻👀 Blue light from screens can cause fatigue and discomfort, but we have the solution—Blue Control™ lenses to protect young eyes from the digital world.

At Roger Harty's, we offer expert eyecare to ensure you're seeing your best, if you're in class, working on assignments, or just enjoying some downtime. A quick check-up can make all the difference!

· Stylish children's and teen frames from top brands like Nike and Under Armour—all in our cool kids' room.

· Lenses designed to reduce shortsightedness progression and reduce eye strain.

· Special Blue Control™ lenses for those who spend a lot of time on screens.

If your school has already done an eye test, come in to see Roger for the best selection of frames and a wide variety of lenses tailored to their needs. From everyday wear, to eye protection for those long study sessions! we’ve got it covered!

👓 Book an eye test today using the call now button below and remember.....

"For your eyecare, we care..."

16/08/2025

🌹 The Rose of Tralee: A Family Legacy of Tradition and Celebration 🌹

Since 1959, the Rose of Tralee has been a cherished celebration of Irish culture, spirit, and community — and for us here at Roger Harty’s, it’s a tradition rooted in our very foundations.

The festival was originally inspired by a group of five local men — Dan Nolan (publisher of The Kerryman), his brother Ned Nolan, solicitor Joe Grace, local butcher Florence O’Connor, and our very own Roger Harty Snr of Harty’s Bar. They gathered in the bar to share ideas about reviving the 19th-century ballad, The Rose of Tralee, written by local merchant William Pembroke Mulchinock, and from those conversations, a global celebration of Irish identity was born.

Today, that legacy continues with Roger Harty, son of Roger Harty Snr., who has proudly supported the festival as a committee member, volunteer, and chaperone for 36 years.

We were especially honoured recently to welcome Alice O’Sullivan, the very first Rose of Tralee who won the crown for Dublin in 1959 in its inaugural year, to the store. It was a wonderful moment to see Alice and Roger together — a living link between the festival’s remarkable past and its vibrant present.

As the festival begins this weekend, we wish all the Roses, organizers, and volunteers the very best of luck. Here’s to community, heritage, and another magical year of the Rose of Tralee! 🌍🍀🌹🌹🌹

26/07/2025

Good luck to the Kerry senior football team from Roger Harty and all the staff at Roger Harty Opticians!!
Ciarraí Abú!!!! 💚💛💚💛💚💛

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30/05/2025

It is very important to have your eyes checked on a regular basis.
Just because you could see 5 years ago does not mean you can see as well now.
Get them checked!

Drivers should face mandatory vision checks when they apply for a licence and every time it is renewed, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and College of Optometrists have warned.

17/05/2025

WE'RE set for an amazing weekend of weather and what better way to spend your Friday evening than enjoying some food and drink in the sun. Well the Tralee Food Festival has you covered there as it kicks off tonight with a Summer Street Party at the Abbey Car Park. Starting from 6pm, there's food

17/05/2025

Wishing all those involved a safe and joyful experience with the over the next 2 days! An amazing initiative to showcase the wonderful town of Tralee and all its amazing businesses and of course, the best food all over town! Well done to all involved in making all of this possible, you are a credit to our community.
Everyone here at Roger Harty's would like to thank you for all of your hard work in making all of this possible.

10/05/2025

29/04/2025

What a glorious day in the Kingdom! ☀️ The perfect time to launch our new range of Sunglasses! 😎 Available with and without prescription, all styles come with high-quality Polaroid lenses for crystal clear vision and 100% UV protection! Step into the sun in style!
Call into store today to find your perfect pair!

17/04/2025

To our friends, families and customers, we wish you all a very Happy Easter 🐣🐰

We will be closed for the Easter weekend but we look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday morning at 9am.

Roger Harty Opticians would like to take this opportunity to thank you all our valued customers for your continued support over the last 39 years in the community, in the heart of Tralee. Remember..."For your Eye Care, we care".

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29/03/2025

A mention in the Rally Program, 2025 from Roger Hartys and our friends @ Circuit of Kerry Rally. This weekend marks their 50th anniversary on Sunday 30th March. The Kerry Motor Club's event is the second round of the Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. We wish all competitors and volunteers alike, a fun and safe weekend!

22/03/2025

What is Myopia (Shortsightedness)?

Myopia is also called being "shortsighted”. It’s when things faraway look blurry, but things up close look clear. This is becoming more common, especially in kids and teens.

What Happens When You Have Myopia?

Myopia happens when your eye grows too long, making it hard for you to see things that are far away. This makes it difficult for you to see things like, the TV across the room or people from far away. It can make you squint a lot, your eyes feel tired or hurt and you can get headaches.

What Causes Myopia?

There are a few things that can cause myopia:

Genes: If your parents wear glasses for myopia, you might need them too.

Too much close-up work: Spending a lot of time reading or looking at screens can make myopia worse. It's also important to spend time outside!

Why Is It Important to Treat Myopia Early?

The sooner we catch myopia, the better! Catching it early can help prevent it from getting worse. If myopia isn’t treated, it can lead to bigger eye problems later, like blurry vision or even losing some of your sight.

One of the best solutions right now is MiYOSMART lenses. These special glasses are made to slow down myopia from getting worse using special technology. While myopia can’t be completely cured, MiYOSMART lenses help slow it down a lot!

How Do MiYOSMART Lenses Work?

MiYOSMART lenses are cool glasses with a special technology called D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments). These lenses have little honeycomb patterns built into the lens, that help keep your eye from growing too long and getting worse. They help slow down myopia by sending signals to your eye, telling it to stop growing too fast. These lenses can slow myopia down by 60%, which is a huge help for kids and teens who want to keep their vision clear as they grow.

Why Should You Wear MiYOSMART Lenses?

Healthy eyes for the future IS our main priority. Wearing MiYOSMART lenses can help protect your eyes from serious issues and negative effects later on. They slow down the progression of myopia and prevent further issues down the road. This means it’ll be easier for kids and teens to focus on school, play, sports and protect their eyes from the negative impacts of Myopia.

At Roger Harty’s, we can help children and teens combat Myopia as early as possible. Book an eyetest today and we will use the latest methods of technology in eyetesting, Mp-Eye screening for devices, to make sure that your eyes are being protected from harmful blue light and UV light, and our range of highly advanced lenses for glasses, remember…

“For your eyecare, we care…”