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AT Beswetherick Opticians

You see the difference!

Welcome to Beswetherick Opticians, where we pride ourselves on being your friendly local independent opticians, where our community and our eyecare expertise are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that good vision is crucial to a good quality of life and we are passionate about ensuring our patients have access to the best possible optical solutions to meet their individual needs.

We use the latest optical technology to offer advanced diagnostic tests and state-of-the-art optical lenses. Our optometrists work in our practice and at hospital clinics, bringing a wealth of experience in eye health.

Quite simply…we love dealing with eyes!

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OPTICAL LENSES

Your eyes are as unique as you are!

At Beswetherick Opticians we are committed to exceptional precision in our optical lenses. Our dedication to accuracy and quality led us to be selected to be part of the SEIKO Vision Specialists programme, comprised of the most technical and professional eyecare professionals in the industry. When you choose Beswetherick Opticians, you can trust that you are getting the highest level and expertise, ensuring that your vision is always in the best possible hands.
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GÖTTI

Get ready to meet one of our favorite brands in store: Götti! Take an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of their photoshoot. Now available at Beswetherick Opticians.

EYE TESTS

Why is it important to get regular eye tests?

Regular eye tests are important for maintaining good eye health and identifying potential problems early. As optometrists, we look out for important eye issues such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and presbyopia. We also detect eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration before they cause irreversible damage. Therefore, it is important to get regular eye tests as part of your overall healthcare routine.
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GLASSES

Frame your vision with our stylish eyewear

We offer a range of high-quality optical glasses, sunglasses and our new range of sports eyewear to suit every style and budget. Based on your prescription, we will provide personalised advice on the ideal glasses and optical lenses to suit your lifestyle. As an official supplier of SEIKO eyewear, we have a selection of their premium frames and lenses, which are renowned for their exceptional quality and durability. Browse our collection today to discover the perfect glasses for you.
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CONTACT LENSES

Experience clear vision with contacts

We are dedicated to providing you with the best eyecare solutions. If you’re looking for a comfortable, convenient and reliable alternative to glasses, then contact lenses are for you. Our team of optometrists and opticians are here to help you find the perfect pair of lenses to suit your vision and lifestyle needs. Explore our range of contact lenses and discover the perfect solution for your vision needs.
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OUR SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH

Lucy Shuker Paralympian wheelchair tennis player

Kate met Lucy in 2003. Kate had set up and sponsored a wheelchair tennis tournament at the Blackbrook Tennis Centre in Taunton for a number of years. Lucy had only been out of the spinal unit in Sailsbury for 10 months when she drove down to Taunton to take part in her first ever tennis tournament. She was drawn against national & international players and it was clear to see from that very moment she was a natural with a tennis racket. This shouldn’t have come as a surprise given the fact she played badminton at national level before her accident on her motorbike.
Lucy felt very much at home at the tennis centre in Taunton and relocated from Fleet in Hampshire, staying with Kate and winning a place on The British Tennis Foundation development programme to develop her game. With a local coach and the support of the tennis centre Lucy ’s tennis went from strenght to strength and she has been world ranked within the top 10 for singles and doubles in the womens game for nearly 20 years.
Kate has looked after her eyecare during this time providing Lucy with the latest technology in sports eyewear to help enhance her vision on court.

The Honiton Eye Clinic is currently trialling Lucy with contact lenses to give her best corrected vision.
Lucy has represented Great Britain in 4 Paralympic games and Kate recalls being courtside at the London 2012 Olympics and watching Lucy win a medal to a home crowd as one of the most humbling experiences of her life. The sponsorship has been a pleasure but its the enduring friendship of which we are most proud.

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OUR SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH

Tennis player Natalie Ackland

Beswetherick Opticians is very proud to sponsor local tennis player and coach Natalie Ackland.
Nat is representing Great Britain in the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour World Championships. The tournament takes place in Turkey from the 9th-14th March.

This isn’t the first outing for Natalie representing Team GB, she also has a distinguished coaching career spanning over 25 years at Blackbrook Tennis Centre in Taunton. She coached Paralympian wheelchair tennis player Lucy Shuker during the early years of her career and Lucy credits Nat with being the pivotal person in transforming her love of tennis and successfully coaching her to her first Olympic medal in the London 2012 games.

This year marks her 30th year of playing for Somerset Ladies and many years as their captain in the top division. This summer they will be competing at Eastbourne in the open age group and the over 35’s age group of which they were champions last year. Nat also competes in the National Premier League Doubles and National League Team Tennis for Taunton. Kate at Beswethericks has enjoyed a long friendship with Nat and the practice is delighted to support a true homegrown talent and hardworking coach who has encouraged and developed so many local people into tennis over the years.

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Beswetherick Opticians
60 Holyrood St, Chard
Somerset TA20 2AL

contact@beswetherick-opticians.co.uk
01460 63535

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Saturdays by appointment

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