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A new look is coming soon for Melina Joy Opticians
Melina Joy Opticians was established in 1992. In this time, it has undergone quite a few changes, the practice has increased in services and staff enormously and has also undergone a few refurbishments. The last one was, believe it or not, 10 years ago in 2012. And they are at it again! They like to... Read more
30th June
Melina Joy Opticians launches the new, revolutionary Adlens system.
Have you ever craved a pair of glasses that can allow you to effortlessly switch between three different focal zones? If the answer is yes then Adlens could be the breakthough in eyewear you have been seeking. Melina, Founder of Melina Joy Opticians, describes them as a “gamechanger, they are working very well in practice... Read more
9th June
Melina Joy Opticians celebrates its 30th Anniversary in Heathfield
“Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you…” Spring is on its way! At Last! And Melina Joy Opticians celebrates its 30th anniversary this month! Melina set the practice up in 1992 with just the support of her business partner Tom and his wife, Jackie. Several refurbs, additions and changes later, they are now a... Read more
3rd March
Melina Joy Opticians is changing the way it does things
Melina Joy Opticians, on Heathfield High Street, opened their doors in 1992 – at the core of the practice there has always been exceptional patient care and it remains so to this day. It has continued to invest heavily in the very best equipment and has three outstanding consulting rooms with the latest technology including... Read more
16th June
Heathfield’s opticians are open for business
Heathfield’s opticians are open for business, both Melina Joy Opticians and Pople and Broad are taking bookings for appointments. Although, the ‘new normal’ requires some adjustment to what you may have been familiar with; and it is always best to call in advance to discuss your needs, and to find out what services are on... Read more
1st July
Men, are you looking after your eye health?
Heathfield Opticians, Melina Joy, are excited about this year being 20/20; but most of all they would like to encourage men to look after their eye health. This tongue-in-cheek story from Catriona explains how. This IS an exciting new year. You probably don’t realise quite how exciting it is, especially for opticians, so I... Read more
21st January
As nights draw in, it is a good time to think about the challenges of night driving
The nights are drawing in and Winter is on its way. Many people find that they don’t feel comfortable driving at night and reorganise their travel to avoid night driving. While others drive at night but feel less confident. This can be due to many factors. Around 75% of motorists report feeling stress when driving... Read more
22nd October
Ronit Furst, eyewear with a difference, comes to Heathfield
Heathfield was the first town to be visited by the eye wear designer Ronit Furst, on her recent tour of the UK,when she popped in to see Melina Joy Opticians. They have been stocking the eponymous brand, since it rose to fame, after being worn on TV by GBBO’s Pru Leith. Ronit Furst has a... Read more
15th November
A revealing trip to the optician
Getting older can throw up lots of challenges, not least keeping on top of eye health, and ensuring good vision for all occasions. As part of The Heathfield News’s new goal to get more hands on with our members, one of the team visited Pople & Broad for a full sight test and eye examination.... Read more
18th October
Easter Sunglass giveaway at Melina Joy Opticians
Monday 9th April – Saturday 14th April Buy a pair of adult sunglasses* and choose a free pair of kids sunglasses Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. Even one day in the sun can lead to a burned cornea (the outer clear membrane layer of the eye). Sun exposure over time... Read more
4th April
The latest generation of 3D OCT screening for eye health comes to Heathfield.
Looking after your eye health becomes increasingly important as you age, and there are some very simple ways to make sure you are keeping a check on it. Technical advances now mean that quick and painless scanning can monitor your eyes and detect any changes. This technology is called OCT or Ocular Coherence Tomography.... Read more
23rd February
Maui Jim sunglasses ‘buy one, get a second pair 50% off’ Melina Joy Opticians
Melina Joy Opticians stock Maui Jim Like you’ve never seen before – Maui Jim PolarisedPlus2® sunglasses give you unsurpassed clarity, UV protection and colour enhancement that makes them the perfect sunglasses for a variety of activities. Maui Jim offers a range of optically correct, distortion free lenses that deliver state-of-the-art light management. Maui Jim Event... Read more
21st February
