New Turriff Practice Manager / Dispensing Optician – Darren Forsyth We are delighted to announce that Darren Forsyth has joined HMD Turriff as our new practice manager / dispensing optician. Darren brings over 15 years of experience to the role. For the last 13 years Darren has been with HMD Opticians based in Inverurie and...
Kids Sport Specs, Complete Price £115 Your kid loves football, you love your kids, so check out our special offer on Kids Prescription Sport Specs. Complete price – £115 (lenses and frames). Whatever their sport, be it football, tennis, basketball or track and field, you’ll protect their eyes and help them see clearly while playing...
Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma awareness is important for all of us to share. Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight, because the loss of vision usually occurs slowly over a long period of time, this is why early detection is key! What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage...
Our Festive Opening Hours for 2025 Please note our festive opening hours, so you can plan ahead in case you need contact lenses, a new prescription or have an eye issue you need help with.
This year’s Christmas Jumper Day is nearly here. We will be pulling on our festive woollies on Thursday 11th December to celebrate the season and raise money for a great Scottish charity, Sense Scotland. Sense Scotland supports people with communication support needs associated with complex and sensory disabilities, and put their individual needs and choices...
Optical Assistant Opportunity in Banchory HMD Banchory has a fantastic opportunity for an Optical Assistant to join our busy team. This is a full-time role, 5 days a week, including 3 out of 4 Saturdays. Full job description https://bit.ly/46CJS0d Please send CVs to anne.glennie@hmdopticians.co.uk Closing date for applications, Saturday 15th December 2025 #hmdopticians #vacancy #jobvacancy
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. Along with its physical and hormonal effects, it may also negatively impact eye health and result in menopause eye problems. Some of the common menopause eye problems include: Dry eyes Blurry vision Fluctuating vision Light sensitivity Eye strain Dry Eyes The hormonal changes from menopause contribute to...
HMD Opticians are delighted to announce we have partnered with local independent hearing provider Hear Always. Hear Always are experts in hearing care. Their audiologists are registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA). The same way we look after your eyes, with independent advice,...
April is Woman’s Eye Health and Safety Month Pregnancy brings an increase in hormones that may cause changes in vision. In most cases, these changes are temporary eye conditions that will return to normal after delivery. Refractive change During pregnancy, changes in your hormone level can alter the strength in your prescription. It’s...
A healthy diet can help protect your eyes from vision loss. Adding powerful vitamins, antioxidants and minerals to your diet can improve your vision and overall eye health. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, to reducing the risk of certain serious eye diseases like age-related macular...
