My days of being an elite ninja may be numbered. Alas, my eye sight isn't what it used to be. So it…read morewas off to sort out my new affliction at Brosgill Opticians. What a super opticians they are too. Firstly, the staff seem to really know what they are talking about. That's always a plus, especially as I'm new to the world of glasses and felt the need to be eased in gently. So armed with an eye inspection and the impending doom of said results, I then had a look at the stock. Marvellous! I was actually getting to like this needing glasses business! Stack upon stack of designer frames. We're not talking low end budget but we're talking cool, classy and sophisticated. Real cutting edge designers and painfully cool frames and I was a happy bunny once again. It's not the most sexy thing in the world sorting out eye issues and the like but they really made it as pleasurable and pain free as could be hoped for and then some. Spent a packet but it's worth that alone if they can make me look anything near respectable and intelligent.

Serving the upper classes of this area - rumour has it there are some poshies and semi-famouses…read morearound these parts - is this super spectacle shop. With many a designer frame and opticians dressed to kill in sleek black you'll feel like a star when you are going to get your eyes check and pick a pair frames. Their frames include Chanel and Cartier, go on I dare you get a pair with a diamond. They even have Optomap to really scan your balls and discover the health of your eyes.

A well run, friendly practice which makes visiting the doctor a more pleasant experience…read more The Range Medical Centre is conveniently located on Withington Road, and is easy to access from Chorlton, Hulme or Whalley Range via bus. The reception and admin staff are polite and courteous, making efforts to accommodate your appointment and work around your schedule, often calling you back if a more convenient slot becomes available. They are very professional and maintain patient confidentiality, and speak about patients respectfully when talking to each other (which I have seen reception staff fail to do in so many other practices). The waiting rooms are clean and comfortable, displaying useful information and calling you to the surgery rooms via a large screen. There is even an electronic check-in desk where you can sign in for your appointment when the reception desk is very busy. All of the doctors and practice nurses I have seen have been professional and caring, and I would recommend this surgery to anyone living in the catchment area.