Crystal Clear Opticians are looking ahead to a great season for Southport Football Club next year.
The quality independent local business, which is based on Sussex Road, has shown its support by sponsoring an advertising board at Haig Avenue.
The board is situated along the away end at the ground, in full view of Southport FC fans in the Jack Carr stand.
Crystal Clear Opticians is the latest local business to give its backing to the club as they look to build their budget for a successful year next season.
Owner and resident optometrist Neil Mattack said: “As a successful local business with our roots very much in the local community, we are delighted to add our support to Southport Football Club.
“It’s important for local businesses to give our backing to the club to give them every chance of success next season.
“A successful Southport Football Club is good news for everyone in the town.

Crystal Clear Opticians in Southport are backing Southport Football Club. Neil Mattack, Paula McKeown and Marta Garrod from Crystal Clear. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport
“Taking an advertising board at Haig Avenue is also a great way of raising awareness of Crystal Clear Opticians among a large local audience.”
Crystal Clear Opticians provides people the time and the expertise they need both for eye tests – and after care service.
Formerly Harrisons, it is an established local ophthalmic opticians with over 50 years of professional experience.
Situated at 73 Sussex Road, it is just a couple of minutes’ drive away from Southport town centre, with the benefit of having free roadside parking right outside.

Crystal Clear Opticians in Southport are backing Southport Football Club. Neil Mattack, Paula McKeown and Marta Garrod from Crystal Clear are pictured with Steven Brown from Southport FC. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport
Continuity of care is provided by resident optometrist Neil Mattack, who has worked in a wide scope of clinical settings from paediatric clinics to hospital placements and everything in between.
Neil believes the quality of individual care that Crystal Clear Opticians offers is vital, as well as being able to welcome patients into a warm and friendly environment.
He said: “Here at Crystal Clear Opticians, I allow half an hour for eye tests. It gives customers the chance to ask any questions that they might have, or to discuss any concerns that might be bothering them.

Crystal Clear Opticians in Southport are backing Southport Football Club. Neil Mattack, Paula McKeown and Marta Garrod from Crystal Clear. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport
“No two patients are the same and it is important that people are treated as individuals rather than numbers when they walk through the door.
“As an independent practice we are able to have much more flexibility with frame and lens combinations and it is extremely satisfying to surpass patients’ expectations no matter how unique they may be.”
Services include:
Eye examinations. (NHS and private)
Contact lens examinations and aftercare
Complete glasses from £44.95
Large selection of glasses covered by NHS vouchers.
Under 16s go free (including glasses)
U16 go free (including glasses)
Large designer frame selection
Personal stylist service
Prescription sunglasses
Designer sunglasses
Adjustments and repairs
Spectacle reglazing service
Sports eyewear and goggles
Cataract direct referrals
Urgent eyecare services (cues)
Minor eye condition services (mecs).
Free parking
Variety of adaptable offers to suit your needs

Crystal Clear Opticians in Southport are backing Southport Football Club. Neil Mattack, Paula McKeown and Marta Garrod from Crystal Clear. Photo by Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport
Steven Brown, from Southport FC, said:
“It’s great to have Crystal Clear Opticians on board to showcase their business at Haig Avenue.
“Crystal Clear Opticians is a quality local business and we would urge all Southport FC supporters to check them out.
“If any other companies would like more information in supporting their local football club or to develop some brand awareness please contact me via email at: steve.brown@southportfc.net or call me on: 07809489370.”
- Crystal Clear Opticians is at 73 Sussex Road, Southport, PR9 0SP, with free parking outside. Call 01704 533929 and Follow Crystal Clear Opticians Southport on Facebook and Crystal Clear Opticians on Instagram.
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