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Recycle your specs

Posted on August 5th, 2016

Along with our charity work within the local communities of Knutsford and Wilmslow, our patients have helped recycle a vast amount of specs over the 26 years we have been here! Every patient is actively encouraged to recycle old specs to help fundraise for Vision Aid Overseas, an amazing charity that helps gives the gift
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Fording the River Lily

Posted on August 5th, 2016

Clare & Illingworth has always been very actively involved in the promotion of both Knutsford and Wilmslow and we sponsor, fundraise and promote our towns with a passion. You’ll often hear Richard talking to local people about the history of Knutsford and all the colourful goings on from the past that he has learnt about
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New – ZEISS DriveSafe Lenses.

Posted on April 26th, 2016

One pair of glasses for everyday use and safer driving.     Many people feel insecure, uncomfortable and stressed when driving, especially in difficult light and weather conditions such as rain and mist, or at dusk or night. On average 83% of spectacle lens wearers also drive. Driving can be a real challenge for everybody
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National Eye Health week 22nd -28th September 2015

Posted on September 17th, 2015

National Eye Health Week is from 22-28 September 2014. It is a chance for eye health organisations to remind people how important their eyes are, and point out that most people should have their eyes examined every two years. Many people are living with poor vision or, worse still, putting their sight at risk by
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Are you ready for the solar eclipse 2015?

Posted on March 19th, 2015

The Clare & Illingworth team are more than a little excited for tomorrows solar eclipse! Such a rare and eerie event. Fingers crossed for clearer skies than the last few days and here are our top tips for keeping your eyes safe and healthy whilst enjoying this rare event! The eclipse, which happens when the
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Life is too short for boring eyewear

Posted on March 18th, 2015

At Clare & Illingworth we believe that ‘life is too short for boring eyewear.’ The ‘Bocca’ capsule collection from French eyewear company ‘Face a Face’ certainly offers something unique, individual and beautiful for our patients. We have been a Face a Face stockist for many years now and their team have consistently created amazing eyewear
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Super sophisticated ONE piece eyewear arrives!

Posted on March 18th, 2015

As you all well know, the teams at Clare & Illingworth love innovation in eyewear and always strive to find new, exciting concepts to show you through our two Cheshire practices. Silhouette rimless eyewear has been a firm favourite of ours for many years now. They offer a wide range of lightweight frames in discreet
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Optical Receptionist/Optical Assistant role

Posted on March 4th, 2015

Just a reminder that we are recruiting! You may be responding to our recent social media posts or job application within the local newspapers on line. If so, please see the post below to give you an idea of who we are looking for…. The Clare & Illingworth, (Knutsford team,) are recruiting! We are looking
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