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Meet the Team - Barbara Harrigan

Meet Barbara from our team in Troon, she loves supporting patients in practice and outside of work enjoys concerts & theatre.

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Holly Graduates & Becomes Our Pre Reg Optometrist

We hear from Holly about finishing university and becoming a Pre Reg Optometrist at Urquharts.

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Our Lens Partner Shamir Joins Forces with F1 Alpine Team

Shamir Ltd will provide Formula 1 Alpine team with vision assessments and lenses.

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Meet the Team - Andrew Mostyn

Learn more about Optometrist Andrew from our team in Kilmarnock. From running 10ks to the best advice he's ever been given!

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Meet the Team - Margaret Smith

Say Hello to Margaret from our team in Ayr. Margaret has worked in Optics for nearly 20 years and also manages our lab in Ayr glazing spectacles.

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Inhouse Spectacle Glazing

We have a glazing lab in our Kilmarnock & Ayr practices, read more about why we glaze spectacles ourselves.

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Join the Urquarts team!

Are you the perfect addition to our team? We're looking for a new Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician.

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We're Here To Help...

All our practices remain open under new COVID-19 restrictions, please read our latest update.

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Join Our Team!

We're looking for a new Optometrist to join our team in Kilmarnock

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Be part of the Urquharts team!

We're recruiting an Optical Assistant to join our team in Kilwinning.

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Practice Reminder COVID-19

A reminder of our new processes in line with COVID-19 guidelines.

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Ayrshire Optometry Group Expands with Six Figure Town Centre Investment

Read our new article on opening our practice in Kilwinning.

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The return of routine Eyecare

We're delighted to resume routine appointments from Monday 3rd August

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Ayrshire Opticians Set Sights on Being Scotland’s Most Qualified Independent Group

We are delighted to now have 5 IP qualified Optometrists across our practices.

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Shamir Anti-fog Lenses

Read all about our exclusive Shamir Anti-fog Lenses, the perfect solution to wearing a face mask with glasses .

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We're back, visit us by appointment...

Watch our reopening video now

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Choosing The Right Lenses

So, you’re ready to decide what lenses are right for your prescription. If you wish to use our Online Shop then this blog will help you with your choice.

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What To Expect In Practice

As we prepare to reopen, read about the changes we've made.

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Remember, We're Still Here For You.

Watch Alistair's new video update

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Why I Chose Optometry...

Hear from our team member Holly , who's in her third year at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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COVID-19 And Contact Lenses

Our latest update for our Contact Lens wearers...

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How We Can Help Now...

Just a reminder that we're still here for you during this time.

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A message from Clinical Director...

Our latest COVID-19 update

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COVID-19 Latest Update

Our Clinical Director Alistair's update about eyecare in Scotland

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An update on your Contact Lenses - COVID 19

An update on your Contact Lenses - COVID 19

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COVID - 19 Update

A message from our Clinical Director...

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Business Excellence Award 2020

Urquhart Opticians win South West Scotland’s most prestigious business award.

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D is for Different

What makes Urquharts different?

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C is for Community

Find out what Community means to us!

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Diabetes and Your Vision

Learn how Diabetes can affect the eyes and how our Premium Eye Exam helps with early detection.

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B is for Blue Zero

Learn all about Shamir Blue Zero lenses...

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What is Age-related Macular Degeneration?

Find out more about AMD - what is it, what types there are, and what can be done.

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