From Monday 23rd March the practice will change it’s opening hours. It is important that we are able to provide a consistent and safe service for our patients and reducing our hours will help us do that.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9.30am-5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9.30am-5pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9.30am-5pm
You can contact us any day we are not open on our mobile to make bookings, ask for advice or any other queries.
Mobile: 07388 251 632
Or email us at info@waveneyeyecareni.co.uk
With many GP surgeries currently closed it is vital that we continue to offer urgent eye care for those who need it.
The NI PEARS service is for patients who develop a new eye condition such as:
We will have urgent care appointments as well as routine sight tests available on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
It is vital to ensure that you wash your hands with warm water and soap using the correct technique before handling your contact lenses. If you use monthly disposable lenses please clean your case regularly with warm water and soap and allow to air dry before use. Please make sure that you use the correct disinfecting solution to clean your lenses thoroughly.
You can order and pay for your contact lenses by phone and have them posted out to you directly. You can also buy lenses from us online.
Wearing glasses has been shown to act as a barrier to prevent Coronavirus entering the body via the eyes. It is important to sanitize your glasses daily.
Wash your glasses including all the frame parts and lenses with warm (not hot) water and a small amount of soap. Rinse thoroughly then pat dry on a soft towel.
Finish by using an alcohol based cleaning spray and microfiber cloth to clean the lenses.
Please note that some frames are made of a material that should not have alcohol based products used on it.
We now have new prescription swimming goggles in for kids and adults. Our competition goggles come with anti fog, UV protected lenses and fully adjustable silicone strap making them perfect for swimming and diving both indoors and outdoors. Just £39 with your prescription in.
We have new Bolle sports sunglasses perfect for golfing, water sports, running and cycling. These new Bolle marine sunglasses have polarised blue lenses to improve contrast and reduce glare from the water. They also float!!
Join us on Thursday 7th November 9.30-7pm for Ballymena Discount day. We are giving 20% off all our package deal glasses and sunglasses ordered on the day. We also have selected designer frames and lenses complete for just £99. Frames in this offer include Cath Kidson, Joules, Lulu Guinness and more. Call in and check out our offers and help yourself to FREE cupcakes!!
Friday 19th April – Closed
Saturday 20th – Open 9.30am to 5pm
Monday 22nd – Closed
Tuesday 23rd – Closed
Wednesday 24th – Open 9.30am to 1pm
Waveney Eye Care NI now have two Optometrists who are fully trained and accredited to provide the new emergency eye care service available to patients. The service allows your local Optometrist to be your first port of call if you have red or sore eyes or if you think you have got something in your eye.
NI Pears is a service provided by accredited optometry practices for patients who develop a sudden eye problem.
Over 100,000 patients in Northern Ireland attend hospital annually with eye problems, but many could be dealt with close to home by a local optometrist, freeing up hospital eye service appointments for more serious cases.
The NI PEARS service is for patients who develop a sudden eye condition such as:
Appointments are available during normal working hours and you will be seen within 48 hours.
What happens at an NI PEARS assessment?The optometrist will discuss your eye problem including the symptoms you may have, any history of eye problems and related medical history. You will be given an eye assessment to enable the optometrist to investigate your condition. The optometrist will explain your condition and may:
Local Eye Care – Waveney Eye Care NI Opticians – Ballymena
We offer a FREE spare pair from our range when you buy any pair of glasses for kids or teens. It is so important that kids and students have a spare pair of glasses in order for them to see well at school. With our offer you can make sure that they always have a back up pair of glasses.
For teens we have a great offer which means they can use their NHS voucher and only pay an upgrade of £79 for a Ted Baker frame which are usually £139.
We have a great selection of frames to choose from and we also stock frame accessories to help encourage children to wear their glasses. Call in and have a look for yourself.
Waveney Eye Care NI Opticians – Ballymena
