New name for Donington Opticians – January 2014

Donington opticians, Molsom Family Eyecare Ltd is rebranding. Mr Molsom has decided to reduce his role in the company, although he will still be available for eye examinations. The new company will be named Clark Family Eyecare Ltd and will be wholly owned by previous co-director Mrs Cheryl Clark. As one would expect there will be a few minor changes. We have a new logo (see picture) and as you can see our new corporate colours are two tone blue. I am pleased to say there will be no change in our staff or services, you can expect the same friendly care and advice as you have always experienced. The Opticians practice was opened in Donington in May 2008 by Andrew Molsom & his sister Cheryl Clark after 11 successful years working together in Spalding, where Cheryl was Practice manager. Since opening the Donington practice, Cheryl’s daughter – Annica has joined the business and is working towards her Dispensing Optician qualification. Cheryl has over 30 years of optical experience and values the care given to the customers. “We pride ourselves on our professional services and the relationship we’ve built with local people, many of whom have become friends. It’s about putting people’s needs first every time.” said Cheryl.

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Five proud years serving the people of Donington – August 2013

It’s five years since Molsom Family Eyecare opened its practice in Donington. A truly family business with family values the practice is owned by Andy Molsom, and his sister Cheryl Clark. Since opening, Cheryl’s daughter Annica has joined the business and is working towards her Dispensing Optician qualification.

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Macular Society Optometrist of the Year 2013 nominee – Andy Molsom – July 2013

Molsom Optomotrists are delighted to announce that Andy Molson has been nominated as Macular Society Optomotrist of the Year. We are further delighted to bring you the details of the nomination, below:

An optometrist from Spalding has been nominated for a national award after exceptional patient praise.

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MAUI JIM Beach Party OPEN DAY 27 TH APRIL 2013 – Winner announced – June 2013

Molsom & Associates Optometrists of Spalding recently held an exciting Beach Party, where the full-range of Maui Jim sunglasses were showcased for the day. There was a giant Parrot shipped over from Hawaii to entertain the children and the adults alike. There were fruit cocktails served from a fountain, and a free prize draw to win a fantastic pair of Maui Jim sunglasses arguably the best sunglasses in the world

Andy Molsom, owner of Molsom & Associates Optometrists said “It was an exhilarating day, we had a great deal of interest in this fabulous brand of sunglasses and their unique abilities to stop glare and improve visual discomfort in the sun. It was particularly noted by drivers how much better they are than other sunglasses.”

The staff entered into the spirit of the day by wearing Hawaiian floral garlands. The winner of the Free Prize Draw was Peter Knights from Pinchbeck.

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Local people give an overwhelming endorsement for independent optician – May 2013

An independent survey of Molsom Optometrists patients conducted between January and April, found that over 99% of those asked rated the overall service they received as either good or excellent.

During the months in question every patient seen at the Spalding branch of Molsom & Associates was invited to participate in a comprehensive survey rating the quality of care and professional services they received. The results were subsequently analysed and published by an independent research company.

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Easter Egg Competition highlights local children’s talents. – April 2013

Working with local schools to promote children’s eye care, Molsom Optometrists organised an Easter Egg Competition for children up to year 3. The winners of each category received a large chocolate Easter Egg and a pair of Polaroid sunglasses. The prize was very kindly donated by Thorntons at Hills Department store. Runners up in each category also received a chocolate Easter Egg.

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Highlighting the Benefits of 3D Viewing – January 2013

Binocular vision is the ability to align both eyes accurately on an object and combine the visual images from each eye into a single, in-depth perception. It is the reliance on binocular vision that makes us perceive 3D imagery on TVs and game consoles.

There are actually many technical variations on 3D imagery for TV. The display either shows two perspectives of an image to your eyes at different times (active glasses) or both perspectives are on the screen at the same time but each eye is only able to see one perspective because of eyewear or a special filter on the screen.

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Local optometrist raises awareness of the importance of driving with good vision – November 2012

With news that Olympic gold medal winner, Bradley Wiggins, and his mentor, Shane Sutton, have both ended up in hospital after being in collision with vehicles in separate incidents, local optometrist Andy Molsom, from Molsom Optometrists in Spalding and Donington, is helping to raise awareness of the importance of driving with good vision by urging people to have a sight test during Road Safety Week. Coordinated by charity Brake, Road Safety Week is the UK’s flagship road safety event which takes place from 19-25 November 2012.

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Local Community Optician expands with appointment of new Optometrist – October 2012

Optometrist Rob Young previously from Regal Optical Centre in Boston has joined Molsom Opticians in Donington and Spalding as a new member of the clinical team.

Since Regal Optical closed, Rob has worked for a flagship practice in Leicestershire. Many of his former patients from Boston were prepared to travel long distances to see him which demonstrated his popularity.

Practice owner Andy Molsom commented “It’s a very exciting time for us. Rob has a wealth of experience both in hospital optometry and general practice, and will bring valuable skills to the practice. He is especially interested in children’s developmental vision along with general pathology, contact lens practice and rare eye diseases.”

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