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👁️ Family-run opticians in Kirkwall, Orkney
🗓️ Eye exams by appointment
👓 Walk in to browse glasses or request repairs

29/10/2026

We would like to wish the Orkney netball team the very best of luck as they compete in the Netball Island Games in Jersey this weekend!

We were delighted to sponsor Alice Tait, who, along with the rest of the squad, has put in a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication in preparation for the competition.

Wishing the whole team every success – we’ll be cheering you on from the home land! 👏💙

Netball Orkney

26/10/2026

As we retreat back indoors for the winter, you may notice that your eyes are getting a little drier, especially as the heating gets turned up.

Here's some top tips to keep those peepers feeling good:

☕ Take regular screen breaks – try the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 mins, look at something 20ft away for 20
💧 Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day
👀 Blink more often, especially when reading or on screens – it helps spread your natural tears
💦 Keep some preservative-free eye drops handy – they're gentle enough to use as often as you need for extra comfort
🩺 Still struggling? Pop in and see us – we're happy to help

Stay comfortable this winter! ❄️

21/10/2026

It’s National Eye Health Week.

One fact really blew us away… More than 2 million people are living with sight loss in the UK, that has an impact on their everyday life. However, half of this sight loss is avoidable.

If you go to the Vision Matters website, they have lots of interesting information. They even have a simulator which can show you how their website looks if you had particular eye conditions.

https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/home/e-vision-simulator?evs=off

15/10/2026

You may have seen that Road Safety Scotland are running a campaign aimed at mature drivers.

One thing they highlight is that age can lead to deteriorating eyesight.

If you are over 60 you can get a free eye test every year.

However, if you notice changes in your eye sight, then please get in contact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6OG8frFLs

13/10/2026

Did you know, if you pop onto our website, you can see our new jobs page?

https://clarkopto.co.uk/jobs/

It gives you some background on us here at Clark Optometrists as well as more information about the jobs we are recruiting for and a link to apply via email.

11/10/2026

If you need to cancel an appointment, we really don’t mind. We always have an eager list of folk who are very happy to jump in.

So, if you can’t make it, just let us know as soon as you can.

That’s why we also send a reminder text out the day before. Just tell us your mobile number and we will send a reminder to you - believe us when we say there have been a few folk happy to have had that nudge!

It's much better than not turning up as we would have been delighted to find you a new time and let someone else make use of your time slot.

09/10/2026

As we retreat back indoors for the winter, you may notice that your eyes are getting a little drier, especially as the heating gets turned up.

Here's some top tips to keep those peepers feeling good:
☕ Take regular screen breaks – try the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 mins, look at something 20ft away for 20
💧 Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day
👀 Blink more often, especially when reading or on screens – it helps spread your natural tears
💦 Keep some preservative-free eye drops handy – they're gentle enough to use as often as you need for extra comfort
🩺 Still struggling? Pop in and see us – we're happy to help

Stay comfortable this winter! ❄️

11/09/2026

We have all caught ourselves recently talking about how the nights are drawing in (which seems unfair due to the lack of actual sun this summer). ☀️

The gloom combined with rain and headlight glare can make it tricky to see.

Are you experiencing issues when you are driving? Are you finding it harder when it’s darker?

It’s especially hard when you are driving south and don’t know the roads.

If you are experiencing this, then let us know as we do have specialist lenses that can help.

They are from our lens manufacturer HOYA and are called EnRoute.

Just pop in for a chat and our team can talk you through the different lenses that are available.

08/09/2026

With the schools back now and sports activities in full swing, it’s useful to know about the options for kids glasses and sports.

If your child is playing sports, they may need to have protective sports goggles.

If they have a current prescription, then just pop in and talk to one of our Optical Assistants who can guide you through the options.

If your child is due an eye test, we will get you booked in first.

We are delighted to work alongside OYDG Football club by contributing to the cost of these glasses for the county's budding footballers. We need your child’s coach's and club's name for verification of the voucher and processing the order.

If you'd like to know more, just call us on 📞 01856 872857or pop in.

03/09/2026

Close your eyes and picture an apple. Can you see it?

About 1 in 25 people can't — not a blurry apple, nothing at all. It's called aphantasia, and most people who have it go a lifetime without realising everyone else wasn't speaking metaphorically.

Prof. Adam Zeman, the neurologist who named it, is at the Orkney International Science Festival on Wednesday 9 September, 10am at Kirkwall Baptist Church, talking about the science of the mind's eye.

We'll stick to testing the other pair. But it's a good reminder that sight is stranger than it looks.

🎟️ oisf.org

Address

9 Mounthoolie Lane
Kirkwall
KW151LA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441856872857

Website

https://www.clarkopto.co.uk/

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