Spectacular Eclipse of the Sun

Posted by on Mar 18, 2015 in Advice | No Comments

Friday morning will see the most spectacular eclipse of the sun for 15 years. This event will not happen again until 2034. In a rare astronomical alignment the moon will pass directly between the sun and the earth, blocking out most of the light.  Viewers in the UK will witness a partial eclipse of at least […]

Our Christmas 2013 Opening Times

Posted by on Dec 19, 2013 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Hello everybody! We hope you’re enjoying the festive season. Treat yourself to a mince pie and a glass of sherry! Here are our Christmas opening times: Merry Christmas from Roy & Lynne!

Hampson Opticians Achieves NHS Status

Posted by on Feb 12, 2013 in NHS | No Comments

The National Health Service has registered Hampson Opticians as a NHS eye examination centre. This means that we can now book appointments for a full and free eye examination with a registered optometrist. There are many ways to qualify for an NHS eye examination such as being under 19 and in full time education, or […]

How To Change Opticians

Posted by on Jan 19, 2013 in Advice | No Comments

Changing opticians is easy and we can help you move our way. Obtain a copy of your spectacle prescription You are legally entitled to a copy of your spectacle prescription and this should be given to you at the end of your eye examination. You can take this information to any optician to get your […]

Roy Helps Contact Lens Client Win Billiards Cup!

Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in Contact Lenses, Sport | No Comments

Recently we caught up with one of our contact lens clients Paul Adams who is a member of the Hampshire Billiard team. He told us the fantastic news that his team recently won the English County Billiards Cup for the first time since 1980! Paul also spoke about how we have helped him to improve his […]

Special Offer on 1 DAY ACUVUE TruEye

Posted by on Dec 30, 2012 in Contact Lenses, Offer | No Comments

For a limited time only we are able to offer 1 Day Acuvue TruEye lenses at a very special price. £19.95 per box or £118.50 for 3 months supply. FREE UK delivery  To order call 023 8115 9719 or 023 8027 5054 or by visiting us in store What you need to claim this offer You must be a UK resident Have a […]

Forgotten to order enough lenses for the holidays?

Posted by on Dec 21, 2012 in Contact Lenses | No Comments

We have a large stock of Johnson & Johnson’s premier lens, 1-day Acuvue TruEye, as well as some stock of other major brands in store, right now. So if you have forgotten to order your supply call 023 8115 9719 or email roy@hampsonopticians.co.uk Johnson & Johnson say that Tru-Eye is the ultimate benchmark and is […]

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

Posted by on Dec 18, 2012 in Practice | No Comments

Hello everybody! We just thought we would quickly update you with our opening times over the Christmas and New Year period: 22 December 9.30am-12.30pm 23-26 December Closed 27 December 11am-4pm 28 December 9.30am-5.30pm 29 December 9.30am-4.00pm 30, 31 December Closed 1 January 2013 Closed Open as usual from 2 January 2013 If you have an urgent query […]

Free One Hour Contact Lens Appointment

Posted by on Nov 25, 2012 in Contact Lenses | No Comments

Are you thinking about using contact lenses? At Hampson Opticians you can book up to an entire hour with me, Roy Hampson, free of charge!  I will discuss how you want to see and be seen and how contact lenses could help. Do you play sports? Do you just want a change from glasses to contact […]

Buy Your Contact Lenses Online

Posted by on Nov 14, 2012 in Contact Lenses | No Comments

Contact lenses have, over the last 25 years, gone through a process of commodification. As manufacturing techniques changed from individual contact lenses being made by hand on a modified watchmakers lathe to modern fully automated, high volume production, the commercial position of contact lenses has completely changed. Nowadays a wearer usually knows the manufacturer, product […]