Wheeler & Kirk Southfields

If you are looking for an optician with the best lenses and eyewear for you, you are in the right place. In the same way that every face is different, each optician’s practice is different, too. In your search to find the right optician for you, you’re likely to find similarities between practices. That being said, not all lenses and eyewear experiences are the same.

At Wheeler & Kirk our mission is to unlock the potential of your vision and empower your self-expression. There is no better reward than seeing how happy our clients are after we’ve helped transform their eyesight and appearance.

Are you a parent or carer of a young person currently studying for their exams. It's really important to be alert to signs that they may be suffering from eyestrain and arrange to get their eyes tested if they're regularly getting
✅Headaches
✅ Tired eyes
✅ Sore eyes
✅ Dry eyes

To book an eye test, simply call us today on 020 8874 5511

Did you know that whilst regular eye tests will pick up on any changes in your prescription and detect any potential eye health issues it’s your choice of lenses that can have a really dramatic impact on the clarity of your vision.

That's why we recommend Rodenstock lenses. As they're the only ones that correct higher-order aberrations, which are highly intricate and can cause glare, starbursts, halos, and limited night vision.

Do you spend most of your day working at a computer or laptop? Did you know that it's important to take regular breaks in order to prevent digital eye strain.

We have a simple strategy that you can use 20/20/20.
✅Take a 20 Second Break
✅ Every 20 Minutes
✅ Look at something 20 feet away

This cold dry weather can make our eyes feel dry. With that in mind we just wanted to share with you this top tips.
✅ Apply eyedrops everyday
✅ Take breaks from your computer
✅ Wear glasses instead of contact lenses
✅ Use a humidifier to stop the air from getting dry

Today we'd like share with you the thoughts of Vithu our optometrist on our new more detailed and precise eye test service.

"The services provide good quality care for all patients. It ensures that all patients needs and wants are met with precision. All services are provided by optimistic and well trained staff members who have the patients best in mind."

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year, if you've been meaning to get your eyes tested for a while then don't delay and book with us today. Call us on 020 8874 5511, our dedicated team is here to help ensure that with your glasses you have the best possible eyesight.

We just wanted to let you know that we're closed today for staff training. We'll re open tomorrow 4th January at 9am.

Today we'd like to introduce you to Reiza our Cluster Manager
He's been working within the Optical Industry for 22 years and when asked about our new more detailed eye test he said;

"Since working at Wheeler & Kirk, I've been able to continue my passion for Optics using some of the most advance technology available from Rodenstock and Essilor. This allowing us to offer one of the most advanced and detail eye examination and delivering quality spectacles to all our patients. We also have a wide variety of frames to suit all, my favourite brands being Tomford and Rayban. "

On behalf of the Team at Wheeler & Kirk we'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We just wanted to let you know that our opening times over Christmas and New Year will be as follows
Christmas Eve – 9am – 1pm
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
Tuesday 27th December – Bank Holiday - Closed
Wednesday 28th December – Closed
Thursday 29th December – 9am – 5.30pm
Friday 30th December – 9am – 5.30pm
New Year’s Eve – 9am – 1pm
New Year’s Day – Closed
Monday 2nd January – Bank Holiday – Closed
Tuesday 3rd January – Closed – Staff Training
Wednesday 4th January – Open 9am-5.30pm

We recently introduced a new, more detailed and precise eye test. We asked Reshma our practice manager to share her thoughts on the benefits this brings to our patients, here's what she said,

"The 0.01 diopter AVA sight tests performed by our highly skilled Opticians, together with the screening information from the DNEye scanner and the photographs from the Impressionist tower all come together to offer our patients the most accurate bespoke pair of spectacles. "

Happy Christmas Jumper Day from the team at Wheeler & Kirk. Are you wearing yours today?

Please don't take our word for It; take David's 👨🏼‍⚕️💁🏼‍♂️ ...

When you look at it, what is 30 minutes every 12 to 24 months⁉

Think Eyecare, book a sight test with us 👇🏼👇🏼
-> 📞 020 8874 5511
->📍 15 Replingham Road SW18

Did you know⁉

Tell-tale signs your child could be struggling to see clearly include not showing an interest in learning to read 📚 , frequent headaches and sitting very close to the TV 📺

👀 Book an eye test with us for ease of mind.

⚠ Safety First ⚠

Don’t forget to pop on a pair of safety glasses when doing DIY. 🥽

👉🏼Check out the Safety Glasses Guide for information on eye protection. Link https://bit.ly/3DhWV6p

East or West, Cricket is the best 🏏

Cricket season is coming to an end, but we want to help you be YOUR best next season... make sure your eyesight is on your side.

With a variety of Cricket prescription glasses available, we want to be sure you can Bat and Catch more clearly 👀

Book your eye test with us on: 020 8874 5511📞

I got 99 problems, and the right pair of glasses solved, like, 90 of them 😎

Summer might be ending, but be sure to end in style, and if being in styles is not a good enough reason for perception sunglasses, we hope the below are 👇🏼:

1) They block high-energy visible (HEV) light (blue light)
2) They reduce your chances of getting cataracts
3) They help prevent & slow macular degeneration & other eye health issues
4) They reduce the signs of ageing
5) They protect your eyes from projectiles
6) They can replace your regular sunglasses
7) You can Be certain of the protection you’re getting

Remember, healthy eyes need protection; you rely on your eyes to help you maintain your independence. They allow you to continue to do the things you love to do. But, unfortunately, these essential organs of your body are also fragile. Prescription sunglasses can help you keep them healthy and your eyesight strong.👀❤

Whatever pool of possibility stands before you, Jump in 💦

And we want to be sure you do it responsibly. So whether you’re a professional swimmer or simply doing a few lengths at the local pool every so often, it’s a good idea to wear proper swimming goggles to protect your eyes 🏊🏼‍♀️🥽

Reasons to wear swimming google 👇🏼:
1. Clear vision 🥽- Open your eyes underwater
2. Protection for your eyes 👀- Red and itchy eyes are not a good look
3.Get more out of your swim 🏊🏼‍♀️ - The enhanced visibility provided by the goggles makes it much easier to move your body effectively underwater

Goggle lenses act the same as your glasses lenses and enable you to have great vision underwater. Come and see us in store for more information We have a good selection of prescription goggles available 🥽

Suffering from digital eye strain? follow our top tips below 👇🏼

1 Adjust your computer display settings 💻
- Brightness: Adjust the brightness in your display, so it's approximately the same as the brightness of your surrounding workstation.
-Text size and contrast: Adjust the text size and contrast for comfort, especially when reading or composing long documents.
-Colour temperature: Reducing the colour temperature of your display lowers the amount of blue light emitted by a colour display for better long-term viewing comfort.

2. Exercise your eyes 👀 : The 20- 20-20 rules we post about before. - To reduce your risk of tiring your eyes by constantly focusing on your screen, look away from your computer at least every 20 minutes and gaze at a distant object (at least 20 feet away) for at least 20 seconds.

3.Use proper lighting 💡 : Eye strain is often caused by excessively bright light from outdoor sunlight coming in through a window or harsh interior lighting. When you use a computer, your ambient lighting should be about half as bright as that typically found in most offices.

If the above tips won't help you with eye strain, please come and see us for a comprehensive eye exam 👀 - BOOK TODAY!

Rolling into the best days of summer 🔆

Some believe that Weekends are for bike rides 🚲 and we want to make sure nothing gets in the way of that - especially when it comes to your sight 👀

Cycling in your normal prescription glasses is possible, but you may occur the following problems. First, they won't block wind or bright light as effectively, as they'll have less wraparound and probably no tint. Second, if you cycle in the rain, drops on a prescription lens will distort your vision.

Be confident and safe during your rides with the correct eyewear, and our recommendations are below:

- Wear contact lenses and cycling glasses
- Cycling glasses that accept a clip-in prescription lens
- Prescription cycling glasses.

Come and see us in-store to talk to one of our friendly staff about the option that will work best for you.

🔆 Dreaming of sunny days 🔆

Summer holidays are in full swing; sadly, we can't say the same for the UK weather! However, just because we can not see the sun, it doesn't mean UV Ray's arent affecting our eyes 👀

When outside, make sure your family is safe; if you need any help with the best eyewear this summer, come and see us in-store TODAY!

▶ Play with confidence 🙌🏼

Don’t let your eyesight get in the way of things you love, come and see us about prescriptions sports glasses 👀

We want to give all our customers confidence and the ability to play the sports they like 👍

Frames on offer may depend on the prescription needed.

⚠ TOP TIP POST ALERT ⚠

Eight on getting young children to wear sunglasses 👇🏼

1.GET THEM WEARING SUNGLASSES FROM A YOUNG AGE
There is no such thing as being too young when it comes to getting kids to wear sunglasses. The younger, the better. Not just because the younger they are, the more vulnerable their eyes are, but because wearing baby sunglasses becomes just a natural part of the going outside routine.

2. MAKE SURE THEY FIT COMFORTABLY
Having the right size makes all the difference. If they are too loose, they will fall off, too small, and they might feel uncomfortable or look awkward. Visit us in-store if you need help.

3. USE A STRAP TO HOLD THEM ON
It is sometimes easier for younger children to use a strap to avoid losing the glasses and taking them off.
4. TELL THEM HOW SUPER COOL THEY LOOK
Make a big deal of them wearing the glasses. If they feel confident, they are more likely to keep them on and want to wear them again.

5. DON’T PUSH IT
Try once or twice, but don’t push it! If you try too hard, they may never want to wear them again.

6. WEAR YOUR SUNNIES
Monkey see Monkey do – children love to copy adults. Be the role model. Wear your sunnies.

Comfort doesn’t have to be prioritised over style 🙌🏼

With a wide range of frames available in store, we have something for everyone👀

Visit us TODAY to be sure you feel your best and look your best 👓

Clear sight is imperative for safe driving since almost 90% of our reaction ability while driving relies on it. Unfortunately, the ability to see clearly decreases at night.

Follow below to combat glare and cut down on vision impairment when driving at night :

👉🏼 Invest in Multi Anti Reflective lenses for your glasses 👓. These no-glare lenses will make your lenses more clear, allowing you to drive more comfortably at night.

👉🏼 Protect your eyes from glare 😎. Exposing yourself to glare during the day can temporarily affect your vision at night. Wearing sunglasses during the day will help.

👉🏼 Schedule an eye exam with us TODAY 📅. By receiving a comprehensive eye exam every year, you can ensure your eyesight is in top shape and get your glasses checked for scratched or smudged lenses.

👉🏼 Clean the exterior of your car 🚗. A proper scrubbing of all glass surfaces, including the windshield, windows, and mirrors, can reduce night-time glare.

👉🏼 Adjust your car's mirrors 🧹. Certain positioning of a car's mirrors can reduce glare: While sitting in the driver's seat, lean to the right and tilt your head until it rests against the window. From that position, adjust the driver's side mirror to see the left rear corner of the vehicle.

👉🏼 Turn off your interior lights 💡. Lights inside your car can seem extra bright and make it more difficult to see.

👉🏼 Flip your rear-view mirror 🚗. Turn your review mirror to night mode by flipping the small lever at the bottom of the mirror.

⚠Five tips post alert ⚠

Summer holidays are in full swing, and we want to give you all the tips to stay safe under the sun this summer. 🔆

IN SUMMER, the UK weather may be less sunshine and more dark clouds, but UVA rays can pe*****te clouds and reach below the water's surface.