Karen Boulton Optician

07/09/2026

18/08/2026

Coming soon........
We are delighted to announce we will be the first to stock these beautiful ladies frames in Telford.

12/08/2026

🌞🌞Please be aware🌞🌞
we dont sell 'Eclipse Sunglasses'.

The best way to view the eclipse safely is with a pin hole camera if you dont want to be in our emergency clinic tomorrow! (See the previous video on our page)

Here are the symptoms of Solar Retinopathy. Have a great evening but please, don't damage your eyesight in the process.

08/08/2026

Do you want to know how to view the solar eclipse on August 12th safely? Watch this video below to save damaging your sight. Although, we wont witness a 'perfect' eclipse here in the UK, we are expected to witness up to 95%. It will be the last one visible in the UK, of that magnitude till 23rd Sept 2090.

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29/07/2026

*** Frame of the Month - August 26 ***

This time, we are concentrating on Great British Design and the beautifully made ladies frame, the Eyespace Cocoa Mint Studio 9219.
Known for their bold oversized silhouettes and artisan acetate lamination, this Cocoa Mint frame delivers a statement-making, glamorous edge in a choice of vibrant, seasonal colour palettes.

10/07/2026

Interesting.......

Source: New Scientist

Perfusing donor human retinas with blood and oxygen meant they continued to respond to light for up to 10 hours after death, marking a significant step towards eye transplants that restore vision

02/07/2026

Ready for an Adventure? 🚣

We're inviting visually impaired youngsters aged 14–25 to join us for an exciting afternoon of kayaking in Telford, with family members welcome too!

This fun and accessible session is a great opportunity to try something new, enjoy the outdoors, build confidence and meet other young people with sight loss.

When: 11 July 2026
Where: Arthog Outreach, Telford (bus to lake available or meet us there)
What Time: 1pm–4pm

Places are just £10 for the whole family (ages 6+) and advance booking is essential.

To book or find out more, contact Penny on 07413 410417 or email [email protected]

Image: Bold promo graphic in orange, turquoise and grey with text 'Family Fun on the Water' and event details, a photo of two people kayaking and SLS logo.

02/07/2026

These are the components that make up your wonderful eyes. These tissues, muscles, nerves and liquid layers combined together give us the ability to 'see'. Amazing, dont you think?

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01/07/2026

**** Frame of the Month for July ****

The Gents Euphoria 175. A lovely acetate, comfy to wear and very 'on trend' currently.

01/07/2026

Great to be part of this. Come on England! ⚽️⚽️⚽️