Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists

08/09/2026

Photochromics have two problems: they're slow, and behind a windscreen they barely bother.

These are electronic. Swipe the arm, and the lens goes from clear to full sunglass tint in under a second. Indoors, outdoors, in the car, under cloud — whenever you decide.

Coming soon — these aren't in the practice yet. First stock is expected this autumn.

Comment TINT and we'll add you to the list: first fitting appointments, first refusal, no deposit and no commitment.

03/09/2026

Look at someone wearing these and you'll see their eyes. Not a screen, not a camera, not a gadget.

They'll be seeing their calendar, their directions, and a live translation of whatever you just said.

The Even Realities G2, now at 27 Park Street. Single vision or varifocal, glazed by us.

Book a 20-minute demo — no obligation, and you'll actually wear them.

27/08/2026

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Ears open. Music on. Both.

Directional speakers in the temple arms aim sound at you and almost nothing at anyone else. So you get the playlist and the tide, the podcast and the traffic, the audiobook and the doorbell.

Polarised, tinted or prescription lenses. One pair instead of two.

Quote SEEN26 when you book.

22/08/2026

Headphones you can hear the sea through. ☀️

Open-ear sound in the temple arms. Your music, and the tide, and the kids shouting, all at once.

Polarised or prescription lenses. Summer sorted.

20/08/2026

Eyewear has changed for good.

For a hundred years, glasses did one job. Now they can show you your next meeting, play the album from the car, and darken the moment the sun comes out — without ever leaving your face.

Three technologies. All made in your prescription, all fitted by us properly. Two are in the frame room today; the third is coming soon.

Swipe to meet them 👓

Demos now booking — link in bio.

18/08/2026

Three things arrived at 27 Park Street this week and we're not entirely over it.

One shows you your calendar. One plays your music. One turns into sunglasses when you tell it to.

All three in your prescription. All three fitted properly.

Guess which is which 👇

09/07/2026

Hay fever or dry eye? In this heat, even we get asked which is which.

Itchy, red, watery eyes in summer usually mean one of two things — and they need completely different fixes. Get it wrong, and you could be treating the wrong problem for weeks.

Our 60-second check helps you tell them apart, with practical tips either way. And because we're prescribing optometrists, if it turns out you need medication, we can prescribe it directly — no GP, no waiting.

👉 Take the check: https://www.tandhopt.co.uk/landing-page

30/06/2026

🎶 **Lytham Proms is nearly here... and we've already got a couple of VIPs in the building!** 😎

Well... almost! 🤭

Our window has welcomed **Michael Bublé** and **Pitbull** (the cardboard versions, unfortunately!) and they're already causing quite a stir.

If you're passing by, pop in, grab a selfie with them and get into the Proms spirit before the big weekend. We'd love to see your photos, so don't forget to tag us! 📸

Whether you're heading to the Proms or just enjoying the fantastic atmosphere around Lytham, we hope everyone has an amazing time celebrating another brilliant Lytham event.

Who's your favourite act this year? 🎤👇

19/06/2026

🎉 We've Been Nominated!

We are delighted to have been nominated for Andrew Snowden MP's "Shop of the Year" competition.

As an independent practice serving Lytham since 1997, this means a great deal to our entire team.

If we've looked after your eyes, fitted your glasses, helped in an emergency or supported a member of your family, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote.

👉 Vote Here https://www.andrewsnowden.uk/AndrewShopoftheYear

Please like, share and help spread the word.

19/06/2026

We're thrilled to share that Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists have been nominated for Andrew Snowden MP's Shop of the Year in Lytham St Annes! 🎉 As an independent optician serving the Fylde Coast since 1997, this recognition means so much to our team and the generations of families we've cared for. Read more about the nomination and our local eye care services: https://wix.to/CdyWAXE

We are delighted to announce that Thompson & Hardwick Optometrists has been nominated for Andrew Snowden MP's Shop of the Year Competition.As an independent opticians serving Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Coast since 1997, this nomination means a great deal to our entire team. For almost three decad...