Visioncare Opticians

Having a regular eye test with your optician is the best way to make sure that your eyes are healthy. Some sight-threatening conditions, such as glaucoma, often have no symptoms and could cause you to lose sight before you notice a difference. An eye examination can pick up these conditions making sure that you get any sight saving treatment you need.

Local Limavady lady Teresa Taggart discovered the first class service available from her local optician, Visioncare. Teresa has worn glasses since childhood and is a firm advocate of regular check-ups:

“I’ve been going to the opticians from a very young age (3). I need regular eye health checks every two years and finding a good optician has always been high on my list of priorities. When I was 6, I developed a squint in one of my eyes. Again, getting the right prescription and advice was critical to managing the diagnosis.

“I’ve visited a number of practices across the island of Ireland and I have to say that finding Visioncare in Limavady has really transformed my life. When I met local optician, Ronan McKenna, I was interested in finding prescription polarised sunglasses https://youtu.be/EOaCXvsYsuk or https://www.essilor.co.uk/index.php/Products/xperio_polarising as well as everyday glasses. The team at Visioncare advised me to focus on my main pair of glasses initially and to call in after a few months to examine the new summer sunglasses ranges and pick a frame that was to my taste. I was really impressed by the choice. There were top designer names, including Diane von Furstenberg, Vogue, William Morris and high street brands such as Ted Baker and Rayban. The collections are really on trend.

“An important part of the service for me is the attention to detail. At Visioncare staff are on hand to help you choose a style that suits your shape of face. The package I chose included both frame and prescription polarised lenses. The time period recommended by Ronan was a great idea, as it allowed me to check that my main glasses were just what I needed before ordering my prescription lenses.

“In my job as an administrator, I always ask questions. I found the team at Visioncare took a genuine interest in my queries and the aftercare service offered to me was exceptional. A reminder letter was posted out to me five months after my main glasses had been collected. I was advised to call in to the practice to give my glasses a check-up and service. A staff member cleans your spectacles, adjusts them, answers any questions you may have and also reminds you to redeem your discount on an extra pair of spectacles or sunglasses.

“I’m a very happy customer and will definitely be choosing Visioncare for my next check-up.”

Optician Ronan McKenna adds:

“Getting the right pair of frames is no mean feat, given the plethora of different styles out there. Ensuring your eyes are supported with top quality lenses that hold the perfect prescription is vital for long term, consistent eyecare, as well as being an accessory for your look, whatever your personal style. At Visioncare we strive to not just meet but to exceed the expectations of all of our customers.”

Professional business woman, Breda Cullen, wears glasses every day and knows the importance of making the right choice.

Glasses can help people see the real you, or they can help create the image you want. The key is to find the right eyeglass frames to match your personality and lifestyle. The first step, according to Practice Manager and eyewear styling expert, Melissa McCallion, is to consider the different aspects of your life.

“What do you really want your eyewear for?”

“What are the different activities you participate in?”

“What type of work do you do?”

For different looks to suit the occasion, most people can benefit from more than one pair of eyeglasses, just as they need more than one pair of shoes.

Breda asked the team at Visioncare to help her find a solution that accommodated both her busy lifestyle and her fitness regime:

“I needed new glasses with a classic tone without being in any way over the top.  I called into Visioncare and the staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

“As I also enjoy exercising they suggested trying contact lenses.  I had a contact lens suitability assessment and they taught me how to insert and remove contact lenses proficiently and quickly. I now wear reusable contact lenses 3-5 times per week for sport and to work, as it allows me to alternate my look.

“Visioncare’s flexible opening hours and online appointment booking system was really helpful as I didn’t have to take time off work to attend fittings. I also took advantage of an enhanced eye examination that included a scan of my retina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72XNaBJogu4.

“The after service is brilliant. My contact lenses are posted out to my home, so I don’t need to call into the practice. It’s really convenient as it does not interfere with my day to day plans.

“I’m delighted with the service I received. Initially I had only planned to get new spectacles, yet I now have a choice of glasses or contact lenses. I love my glasses but I am also a confident user of lenses which has made such a difference to my leisure pursuits.

“Visioncare has highly trained staff and this shines through every aspect of their service”.

Optician Barry Slowey adds:

“We recommended the acuvue oasys lens for Breda https://www.acuvue.co.uk/contact-lenses/acuvue-oasys. These lenses are comfortable and importantly you can wear them all day long.  You simply clean them after each use and wear as many times as you like within a two week period and then bin. This lens gives the comfort of a daily disposable but with a reduced cost as you are reusing it. 

“Breda also welcomed the contact lens suitability assessment. We taught her how to insert and remove contact lenses proficiently. Many customers are frightened at the thought initially but we have a very high success rate.  Teaching is something I can comfortably say I’m good at and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about the contact lens option to simply try it.”