Have a preview of the new look practice on the next few pages, but please do call in and see the new surrounds in person.

Alongside the sumptuous new decor, we have two technology arrivals which are already proving a hit with patients – the Zeiss Relax Vision Terminal, which allows amazing on screen snapshots of customers in their chosen specs and lenses and the GT2, which gives unparalleled precision in varifocal prescriptions.

There are two great new ranges that will appeal to the fashion forward amongst you – Chanel's Pearl range and the new Tiffany range are sure to be on plenty of Christmas wish lists this year.

Finally, in case you have been living on another planet for the last six months, there's a credit clampdown going on, so we have introduced some great ways for you to spend and save at the same time, starting with our great promotion of complimentary single vision lenses on scores of branded frames.

If you haven't had a chance to visit our new website, www.geoffmcconville.com, you can find lots of articles and advice in our archive, and if you register online to receive our bi-annual e-zine, you'll have the chance to win some Oakley sunspecs.

What hasn't changed? Our devotion to the best personal attention, customer service, and eye health know-how you can find anywhere in Northern Ireland.

Season's Greetings and see you in the New Year