Jimmy Choo and William Morris Frames in stock

Free prescription sunglasses until the end of August We are delighted to announce new range of fashion frames from Jimmy Choo and William Morris. Please call in to view both fantastic ranges. New Varifocals- Our dispensing Optician Jayne, recommends the brand new Mystyle varifocal from Hoya which are taylor made for every individual patient. This gives unbelievably wide field of view and makes wearing varifocals so simple.Please cal in for more details.

National Opticians Awards 2012 Winners, Independent Practice of the Year

Robinson Optometrists National Opticians Awards 2012 Winners, Independent Practice of the Year image

Nigel and Judith, Robinson Optometrists National Opticians Awards 2012 Winners, Independent Practice of the Year image

Thank you to all our patients, staff, and friends for all your support. We are delighted to have been named as National Independent Practice of the Year for the 2nd time in 3 years. Six of the team travelled to The London Park Lane Hilton for what turned out to be a spectacular event. The evening was hosted by TV comic Tim Vine, whose one line laughter had tears rolling down everyone’s cheeks. We are all fired up by this latest accolade and look forward to providing the kind of service which will live up to our National reputation. Thank you once again. Nigel and Judith.

North East Business Awards 2012

The awards held at the Newcastle Mariott Hotel, Gosforth were a triumph for north east enterprise. We were named as runner up in the Heart of the Community Award and offer our sincere congratulations to Muckle LLP who were named as the very worthy winners. We now look forward to April and the National opticians Awards Finals.

Robinson Optometrists Shortlisted for National Opticians Awards 2012

We are proud and amazed to announce that for the 3rd year in a row we have been shortlisted for The Optician Awards Finals in 2 categories: Independent Practice of the Year Technology Practice ofthe Year. Disappointingly, we are the only representatives this year from the North East of England and so hope to do the region proud.

North East Business Awards

In the same week we have been informed that we are finalists for the “Heart of the Community” in the North East Business Awards. Thank you once again to our loyal clientelle.

Eyecare 2020 Plans

For a small monthly fee you can benefit from all of the latest technology every year and obtain 30% off every pair of glasses. Please ask one of our fully trained helpful staff members about the 2020 eyeplan scheme. Or if you’d like to drop us a line, please use our contact page.

Discount designer glasses under our 2020 Eyeplan.

Robinson Optometrists Team Enter 2011 Great North Run for Anthony Nolan Trust

Nigel, Judith, Lorna, John, Tracy, Sue and Michelle are all running the Great North Run in aid of The Anthony Nolan Trust.The lady holding the shirt is receptionist Lorna Bourne whose husband Derek has undergone a successful bone marrow transplant whic was organised by The Trust. “We are all so grateful for the care Derek has received that we were desperate to do our bit in return” comments Lorna. The rest of the team will be providing back up and locum optometrist Gary McMullen is running on behalf of Fight for Sight

Run Geordie, Run

If you haven’t read about it already, seen it on TV or heard it on the radio, genuine local hero Mark Allison on Saturday started his run across the USA. California to New York City in just 100 days, an average of 31 miles a day. In Mark’s own words “ Yes that’s right I’ll be running it, not walking, not cycling, not driving, running..and possibly crawling on hands and knees at times!”
The aim is to raise £50 000 for two Great North East Charities, “The Children’s Foundation and St. Benedict’s Hospice. Mark is no stranger to huge fundraising challenges, having raised £34 000 in Summer 2007 with an 874 mile run from John O Groats to Lands End in 37 days.

The Children’s Foundation has always been very dear to Mark’s heart and St. Benedict’s Hospice nursed his mum as she “spent her final days battling cancer and was ensured a dignified end to her life”.

Local optometrists Nigel and Judith Robinson from Robinson Optometrists Monkseaton first heard of Mark’s quest as they attended a session of the hugely popular Tynemouth Bootcamp run by fitness coach Dave Fairlamb. The couple were fascinated by the enormity of the task, but being optometrists were keen to quiz Mark about his eye protection. He has a huge potential for UV exposure, especially running through such hostile environments as The Mojave Desert, the driest and hottest of America’s deserts stretching from Southern California to Nevada.

“ It’s probably the last thing on Mark’s mind but the depletion in the ozone layer means that we should all be aware of protective lenses. Prolonged exposure to UV light can damage the lens in your eye causing cataracts and can be a contributing factor to macula degeneration in later life.” comments Nigel. “We were delighted to be able to supply a pair of the latest Oakley Sunglasses, the choice of all true athletes. Oakley Plutonite lens material stops every wavelength of radiathttp://www.newsguardian.co.uk/ion from the sun’s thermonuclear furnace, not just the lower wavelength UVA. We rest easy knowing that Mark’s eyes will be well protected. We urge everyone to visit his website www.rungeordierun.com where you will be able to track his progress. Please sponsor him. He is an amazing guy and efforts like this you will only see once in a lifetime. We wish him the very best of luck”

Mr. Fairlamb, who also owns and runs a commercial gym on Hawkey’s Lane comments “ I have never ever known anyone mentally as tough as Mark! If he doesn’t break a leg he will make it!” Mark was given a great send off from his final Bootcanp session, all proceeds being donated by Dave to the cause.

Above photo Nigel Robinson, Mark Allison and Dave Fairlamb at Mark’s final session of Bootcamp before his adventure begins.

Story from Whitley Bay Guardian.

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Run Geordie Run image reproduced by kind permission of Gary Hogg.