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TOM FORD SS15…. its its way…

Posted on February 25th, 2015

In Wilmslow, we love Tom Ford eye wear….             With the speed it disappears we also know our patients love his designs too… The new SS15 collection is due any time at the Wilmslow practice and, true to form, the eye wear is bold, luxurious and exudes sophistication. His timeless
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Christian Dior Montaigne arrives at Wilmslow

Posted on February 24th, 2015

A few gorgeous Christian Dior pieces arrived today at our Wilmslow practice…. Christian Dior say it best themselves….. “The creation of the Christian Dior DiorMontaigne eyewear collection takes us off on a voyage, from Paris to the Venetian hinterland. It all starts in the design studio, a few steps from 30 Avenue Montaigne, the House’s historic address from
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Fancy working with us?

Posted on February 20th, 2015

We’re recruiting! The Clare & Illingworth, (Knutsford team,) are recruiting! We are looking for a new Optical Receptionist / Optical Assistant with the potential for part or full time employment. If you were to walk into our Knutsford practice we (hopefully) look calm at our desks but there is a lot going on in the
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Why you need an eye examination

Posted on February 20th, 2015

Regular eye examinations are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong! An Optometrist examining your eyes is an essential health check that can pick up early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms (many of which can be treated if found early.) As well as being a good
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Halloween Soup…

Posted on October 31st, 2014

Happy Halloween 2014 from Clare & Illingworth (Knutsford & Wilmslow!) We thought we would take the opportunity to remind you all how amazing Pumkins are for the health of your eyes (as well as creating scary scenes around the home….) Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and also provides the eyes with Lutein and zeaxanthin,
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Eye conditions – Glaucoma

Posted on October 28th, 2014

It’s estimated that more than 500,000 people have glaucoma in England and Wales but there are many more that may be unaware they have condition. Glaucoma is a visual condition which can affect sight and is usually due to build up of pressure within the eye. Glaucoma mostly affects both eyes but one eye may
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Oliver Peoples – RESORT 2015

Posted on October 18th, 2014

Introducing the new collection by Oliver Peoples. Here we share their unique style and inspiration. Shop the look in Knutsford. The campaign is set at the renowned Boyd House, a Los Angeles historic landmark designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The home was built in 1964 and is his only residential work in North America. The interiors
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Eating your way to healthy eyes

Posted on August 1st, 2014

 You’ve probably heard that carrots and other orange-coloured fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it’s true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly. But eating your way to good eyesight isn’t only about beta-carotene…. there are
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