Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care

Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care Innovative opticians in Belfast providing visual solutions since 1990.

As an innovatice opticians in Belfast, we have been striving for eyecare excellence in Belfast since opening in 1990. If there is a new piece of technology on the market that can help our clients then we simply must have it. We insist on the best of technology to allow us to discover any eye conditions at the earliest possible stage. Our clients know this keep returning to us because they simply d

on't want to take a chance on their eyes as they only have the one pair. We believe strongly that it is what is inside your glasses that counts and so we use Zeiss precision technology and lenses to give each individual client the best vision possible - no comprises. Our range of designer frames from Lindberg to Orgreen and Moscot are extremely popular and fashionable. We always keep up with the latest trends to ensure we can offer our clients the best possible solution every time.

Some eyewear is designed for a season. MOSCOT draws on more than a century of optical heritage and family archives to cr...
18/08/2026

Some eyewear is designed for a season. MOSCOT draws on more than a century of optical heritage and family archives to create frames with a distinctly New York character.

At Geoff McConville Opticians in Belfast, choosing glasses is about finding a design with personality, not simply following the crowd.

Explore Geoff's eyewear selection: https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/glasses/

Dry age-related macular degeneration is not the same for every patient, and suitability matters.For some people with int...
15/08/2026

Dry age-related macular degeneration is not the same for every patient, and suitability matters.

For some people with intermediate dry AMD, photobiomodulation with Valeda may be considered after a detailed assessment. Controlled research has reported improvements in clinical and anatomical outcomes at group level, but no individual result can be promised.

Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care provides Valeda assessment and treatment in Belfast. Learn more: https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/valeda/

Some frames are shaped by nature before the craftsperson ever touches them.Hoffmann Natural Eyewear has made glasses in ...
12/08/2026

Some frames are shaped by nature before the craftsperson ever touches them.

Hoffmann Natural Eyewear has made glasses in Germany since 1978, using natural materials including horn and wood. The grain and colour variations help give each handcrafted frame its own character, with the brand describing around 280 individual production steps.

Ask Geoff about distinctive independent eyewear in Belfast: https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/glasses/

🌒 Don’t sneak a peek - it’s not worth it.A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK this evening, and it can ...
12/08/2026

🌒 Don’t sneak a peek - it’s not worth it.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK this evening, and it can be very tempting to take a quick look.

Please don’t.

Looking directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse, can cause permanent damage to the retina - and the damage can occur without pain at the time.

Ordinary sunglasses are not safe for viewing an eclipse, no matter how dark or expensive they are. If you want to look directly, only use genuine solar eclipse glasses or viewers that meet ISO 12312-2 safety standards.

No proper eclipse glasses? Enjoy it indirectly instead - a simple pinhole viewer is a safe option.

Enjoy the spectacle, but protect your sight. 👁️🌒

If you have looked directly at the Sun and notice any change in your central vision afterwards, contact your local optometrist for advice.

Quiet design often takes the most work.Ørgreen brings Copenhagen design together with Japanese craftsmanship. Its sheet-...
09/08/2026

Quiet design often takes the most work.

Ørgreen brings Copenhagen design together with Japanese craftsmanship. Its sheet-titanium frames are produced through around 100 processes, with the focus on clean lines, comfort and durability.

Geoff McConville’s Belfast practice stocks Ørgreen alongside a carefully selected independent eyewear collection. Explore the range here:
https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/glasses/

That awkward moment when you clean your glasses… and discover it was the windows all along. 👓😅On the bright side, the le...
02/08/2026

That awkward moment when you clean your glasses… and discover it was the windows all along. 👓😅

On the bright side, the lenses are sparkling.

If cleaning your lenses does not improve the view, it may be worth checking when your next eye examination is due. Follow the interval recommended by your optometrist.

For friendly advice or to request an appointment with Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care when the practice reopens: https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/make-appointment/

Summer eye-care reminder: contact lenses and water do not mix 💧👁️Swimming pools, hot tubs, the sea and even shower water...
31/07/2026

Summer eye-care reminder: contact lenses and water do not mix 💧👁️

Swimming pools, hot tubs, the sea and even shower water can expose contact lenses to microorganisms that may cause serious eye infections. The safest approach is to remove your lenses before swimming, showering or using a hot tub, and never rinse lenses or their case with tap water.

If you need clear vision in the water, ask your optometrist about prescription swimming goggles or other suitable options.

If an eye becomes red, painful, sensitive to light or your vision blurs, remove the lenses and seek urgent professional advice.

For contact-lens advice or to request an appointment with Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care: https://geoffmcconville.co.uk/make-appointment/

⚠️ IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE: FORCED FLEADH CLOSURE ⚠️We are open as normal until 5pm on Saturday 1 August.After that, Ge...
31/07/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE: FORCED FLEADH CLOSURE ⚠️

We are open as normal until 5pm on Saturday 1 August.

After that, Geoff McConville Opticians & Hearing Care will be forced to close until Tuesday 11 August because of the access restrictions in Belfast city centre during the Fleadh.

We want to be absolutely clear: WE WISH THE FLEADH EVERY SUCCESS. It is a wonderful celebration, and we hope everyone attending has a fantastic time.

However, we are deeply frustrated and disappointed that our eye and hearing-care practice has been left unable to serve patients for the duration.

There was no meaningful consultation with us and no workable arrangement made to protect patient access.

For more than a week, there will be:

❌ No appointments
❌ No routine eye or hearing care
❌ No access to our practice

Surely Belfast can welcome a major cultural event without shutting patients out of essential healthcare services.

THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY. Belfast City Council

If you agree that city-centre healthcare should remain accessible during major events, please share this post and tell us what you think.

For urgent eye or hearing-care enquiries while we are closed, please contact Geoff directly:

📞 07799 130130
📧 [email protected]

Your iris is far more than just your eye colour 👁️The iris is the coloured ring surrounding the pupil, and it works a li...
16/07/2026

Your iris is far more than just your eye colour 👁️

The iris is the coloured ring surrounding the pupil, and it works a little like the aperture of a camera. In bright conditions, it makes the pupil smaller. In darker conditions, it allows the pupil to widen so more light can enter the eye.

The amount and distribution of pigment within the iris help determine whether your eyes appear blue, green, hazel or brown. Its intricate pattern is also highly distinctive to each person.

Your iris may be small, but it plays a major role in helping you see comfortably in changing light.

When was your last eye examination?

**Sun cream protects their skin. Sunglasses protect their eyes.**With the summer holidays here, children are spending mo...
11/07/2026

**Sun cream protects their skin. Sunglasses protect their eyes.**

With the summer holidays here, children are spending more time outdoors - but many parents forget that young eyes need UV protection too.

Look for children’s sunglasses with proper UV protection, ideally marked **CE, UKCA or ISO 12312-1**.

Not sure what to choose? Pop in and we’ll help you find safe, comfortable sunglasses for your child.

Address

7 Chichester Street
Belfast
BT14JA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+442890236629

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