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Collinge Opticians are getting ready for Christmas. Window display done, we are open 6 days a week to cater for all your eyewear and eyecare needs coming up to the festive season. Remember, we are part of the ”community eyecare scheme” (MECS), any problems  with your eyes, please do call us, we are here to […]

Business As Usual   Here at Collinge opticians in Kirkby Lonsdale, the latest guidance we have is that we are to carry on as normal providing sight tests, sale and repair of spectacles as well as the MECS minor eyecare service.   Simply call us on 015242 72944 for an appointment or email   info@collingeopticians.co.uk

WE ARE OPEN AGAIN.! Today NHS England agreed to us carrying out routine sight care and NHS sight tests. Collinge Opticians in Kirkby Lonsdale will be contacting all patients that have been waiting for this for the last 12 weeks, and those who have already been in touch – we will call you to arrange […]

We are open for Essential and Emergency Eyecare. For essential eyecare, please note that we are able to see you if you’ve noticed any change in your sight or you’re concerned about your eyes. Emergency eyecare could be an urgent change in your sight, or lost or broken spectacles or contact lenses which may need […]

EYECARE DURING COVID-19 Updated 3rd June 2020 CURRENT GUIDANCE The optical bodies and NHS are responsible for when and how we offer your eyecare during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are advised to offer only emergency eyecare and essential eyecare meaning that all routine appointments are currently suspended. Although non-essential shops in England will re-open on […]

We Are Getting Ready… Although we are still open by appointment for emergency eye care, replacement/repair of spectacles and supply of contact lenses, we are getting ready to start routine eye examinations as soon as we are given the go ahead from NHS England. We have invested in a number of new hygiene measures and […]