Jane Smellie Opticians Ltd

Jane Smellie Opticians Ltd 👁 Independent Opticians
🩶 We take pride in our expertise and our friendly, attentive service
📍Based in Chester, Wrexham & Whitchurch

Now this is a shape. 😍This William Morris Black Label frame combines delicate metalwork with a bold geometric front and ...
14/08/2026

Now this is a shape. 😍

This William Morris Black Label frame combines delicate metalwork with a bold geometric front and beautiful tortoiseshell detailing.

Elegant with just the right amount of edge. ✨

William Morris Black Label Jaid 2

12/08/2026

Seeing through a short-sighted lens. 🔍✨

While plus lenses magnify, minus lenses do the opposite, they make things look smaller and clearer for short-sighted vision! Watch how the minification effect increases as the strength steps up from -2 to -10.
For higher minus prescriptions, our dispensing experts specialise in selecting ultra-thin, high-index lens options to keep your spectacles light, comfortable, and aesthetically minimal. 👓🤍

📍 Chester • Wrexham • Whitchurch

Whether you’re training, commuting or enjoying a weekend ride, clear vision can make all the difference. 🚴We offer presc...
10/08/2026

Whether you’re training, commuting or enjoying a weekend ride, clear vision can make all the difference. 🚴

We offer prescription cycling eyewear with glazed prescription inserts, so you can enjoy the benefits of specialist sports lenses without compromising your vision.

Choose from a range of interchangeable front lenses to suit your riding:

🕶️ Polarised – reduces glare from roads and water
🌤️ Photochromic – automatically adapts to changing light conditions
💛 Contrast yellow – enhances contrast in dull or low-light conditions
🤍 Clear – ideal for evening rides and all-weather use
✨ Reflective mirror finishes – for added style and comfort in bright conditions

We’ll help you find the right combination for your prescription, riding style and budget.

Visit us in practice to explore the range and find your perfect cycling companion.

🌒 Planning to watch the eclipse? Protect your eyes! 👀☀️📅 A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK this Wedn...
10/08/2026

🌒 Planning to watch the eclipse? Protect your eyes! 👀☀️

📅 A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK this Wednesday 12th August. Beginning at around 6:14pm, reaching its maximum at around 7:11pm and ending at approximately 8:05pm. 🌒

Watching an eclipse is an amazing experience, but looking directly at the sun without the correct protection can cause serious and permanent damage to your eyesight.

☀️ Never look directly at the sun, even when it is partially covered by the moon.

🕶️ Ordinary sunglasses aren’t enough – no matter how dark they are.

🥽 If viewing the eclipse directly, only use genuine eclipse glasses or solar viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard. Check them for scratches, holes or damage before use.

📷 Don’t look at the sun through a camera, binoculars or telescope unless they have a suitable solar filter fitted to the front of the device. Eclipse glasses alone do not make this safe.

👧 Keep an extra eye on children and make sure they understand how to use their eclipse glasses correctly.

🌙 During the partial phases of an eclipse, eye protection must stay on whenever you look towards the sun.

Your eyes don’t have pain receptors that will warn you when retinal damage is occurring, so you may not realise anything is wrong until afterwards.

Enjoy the spectacle, but make sure you enjoy it safely! 🌒✨

Understanding laser eye surgery long-term. ⚡👁️Laser surgery is a fantastic option for correcting your current distance p...
08/08/2026

Understanding laser eye surgery long-term. ⚡👁️

Laser surgery is a fantastic option for correcting your current distance prescription, but a common misconception is that it protects your eyes from ever needing glasses again.

As we reach our 40s and 50s, the crystalline lens inside our eyes naturally becomes less flexible, a process called presbyopia. Because laser surgery cannot halt this natural aging process, most people will still require reading glasses later in life to see close-up tasks clearly.

📍 Chester • Wrexham • Whitchurch

06/08/2026

Who says adaptive lenses have to be boring? 🎨🕶️

Watch how effortlessly these premium HOYA lenses transform under the summer sun. From vibrant pinks and deep blues to classic emerald greens and warm bronzes, there is a shade option to match every single frame style in our boutique.
Streamline your eyewear wardrobe with a single pair of bespoke glasses that does it all. Which colour transition is your favourite? 👇

📍 Chester • Wrexham • Whitchurch
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05/08/2026

There is something incredibly satisfying about boxing up a fresh pair of bespoke Tom Ford spectacles. Known for their signature metallic ‘T’ hinge and effortlessly bold frames, these balance high-end design with everyday wearability.

Every pair we dispense is meticulously cleaned, checked for precise alignment, and packed with our premium signature lens cloth to ensure your vision stays crystal clear.

📍 Chester • Wrexham • Whitchurch

📢 Practice Closure Notice❗️Please note that all Jane Smellie Opticians practices will be closed on Wednesday 5th August ...
03/08/2026

📢 Practice Closure Notice❗️

Please note that all Jane Smellie Opticians practices will be closed on Wednesday 5th August for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

If you experience an eye emergency while we are closed:

📍 Whitchurch (Shropshire):
Please contact Primary Eyecare on 0303 003 5598 or call NHS 111.

📍 Hoole (Cheshire):
Please use the Primary Eyecare website to find another participating local optician offering an emergency appointment, or call NHS 111.

📍 Wrexham (Wales):
Please contact another local optician providing NHS emergency eye care, or call NHS 111.

If your symptoms are severe or sight-threatening, please attend your nearest A&E department.

We will reopen as normal on Thursday 6th August.

👁️ Looking beyond today’s prescription.Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children, but it’s ...
03/08/2026

👁️ Looking beyond today’s prescription.

Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children, but it’s not just about needing stronger glasses. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased risk of eye conditions later in life.

Our myopia management options include:
👓 MiYOSMART spectacle lenses (Hoya)
🩵 MiSight®️ 1 day contact lenses
🌙 Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) overnight contact lenses
🌳 Healthy visual habits – more time outdoors ☀️ and regular breaks from screens and close work 📱📚 (20-20-20 rule)

If your child is becoming more short-sighted, squinting 😣 to see in the distance, struggling to see the board at school 🏫, or rubbing their eyes 👀 more than usual, it may be time for an eye examination.

Ask us whether myopia management could be suitable for them.

Care and patience for every generation. 🤍👵We are incredibly touched by this wonderful review from Raji. Looking after ou...
02/08/2026

Care and patience for every generation. 🤍👵

We are incredibly touched by this wonderful review from Raji. Looking after our older patients with extra time, kindness and clear communication is at the very heart of what we do at Jane Smellie Opticians.

A huge well done to Amy and Becca for making Raji’s 90-year-old mother-in-law feel so comfortable, safe and fully informed throughout her testing. Thank you for sharing such a lovely experience with us!

📍 Chester • Wrexham • Whitchurch

Address

26 High Street
Whitchurch
SY131AU

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+441948666767

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