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Mahdi Opticals
Mahdi Opticals is a family run business, with a strong bias on clinical excellence and fantastic service. We offer high quality products at reasonable prices that are carefully selected to meet the most discerning needs. We take time to know both our new and existing clients and the personalised service is intended to ensure that we can better understand the exact and specific requirements of each case allowing us to provide the best visual solutions. Here are a few reasons why you should choose us:
Expert Advice
Our highly skilled team is always eager to offer a level of service we would like to think you couldn’t get elsewhere.
Personalised Service
We place great emphasis on providing the very best in customer service to our clients.
Latest Eye Technology
We have all the necessary eye examination technology in-store
coupled with expert handling and years of experience.
Quality Products
We offer a wide range of high quality spectacle frames, lenses, contact lenses, accessories, treatments and more.
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Brands we stock
You can rest assured that we deal with only original and high quality brands.
Talk to us today and we’ll get you what you need.
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Our Mid-Year Sale is on!
Your favorite premium glasses and designer sunglasses are officially on sale! At Mahdi Opticals, we are thrilled to welcome you...
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You’re catching up on messages, checking an email, or looking at a menu in a softly lit restaurant, and you...
Read MoreWhy Are Headlights Blinding Me When I Drive at Night?
If you dread driving after the sun goes down, you are definitely not alone. It starts the moment you pull...
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We’ve all been there. It’s 4:00 PM, you’ve been staring at your laptop, phone, or tablet for hours, and your...
Read MoreWhy Your Eyes Feel Tired After Using Your Phone All Day
If you’ve ever finished a long day of working on your phone or computer and felt your eyes burning, blurry,...
Read MoreGiving the Gift of Clear Vision: Mahdi Opticals Eyecamp at Park Road Mosque
Access to quality eye care is something many people take for granted. Yet for many communities, regular eye examinations and...
Read MoreWhy Regular Eye Tests Matter Even When Your Vision Feels Fine
One of the most common misconceptions about eye care is that you only need an eye test when something feels...
Read MoreChoosing the Right Frames: Comfort, Fit, and Function Matter More Than Fashion
Eyewear is often chosen based on appearance first—and while style is important, frames do far more than complete a look....
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Lens Types and How to Choose What’s Right for You
Choosing frames is often the most exciting part of buying glasses—but lenses are where the real work happens. The right...
Read MoreHow Your Everyday Habits Are Affecting Your Vision (Without You Realizing It)
Most people assume that eye problems only come with age. In reality, many vision issues develop quietly over time—often as...
Read MoreOur Official Apology — For Helping You See Too Clearly!
Mahdi Opticals’ Lighthearted Apology for Setting a New Standard in Vision Care At Mahdi Opticals, we’ve always believed in one...
Read MoreScreen Time & Childhood Myopia — The Hidden Cost of the Digital Age
How Excessive Screen Time Is Affecting Children’s Eyesight — And What You Can Do About It In today’s digital era,...
Read MoreOzempic and Eye Health: Will it affect your vision?
In recent years, weight-loss and diabetes medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become household names. Known as GLP-1...
Read MoreCan Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?
If you’ve ever started wearing glasses, you might have heard someone say, “Don’t wear them all the time—you’ll make your...
Read MoreWhy Do My Eyes Feel Dry All the Time?
If your eyes often feel scratchy, irritated, or watery, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience dry eyes every day,...
Read MoreWhy Do My Glasses Keep Fogging Up and How Can I Stop It?
Few things are more frustrating than glasses that keep fogging up. Whether you’re stepping out of an air-conditioned room, wearing...
Read MoreChildren’s Eye Health: When to Get Their First Eye Test and Why It Matters
Good vision is a vital part of a child’s overall development. From learning in school to playing outdoors, eyesight affects...
Read MoreThe Best Eyewear Materials for glasses this year
Choosing the right pair of glasses isn’t just about the style or the shape it’s also about the material. The...
Read More10 Signs You Might Need Prescription Glasses
Not all vision problems appear suddenly. In fact, many people live with subtle eye issues for years without realizing it....
Read MoreHow to Care for Your Contact Lenses: Tips for Healthy Eyes
Wearing contact lenses offers unparalleled convenience and freedom, but they require diligent care to keep your eyes healthy. Improper use...
Read MoreChoosing the Right Trendy Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape
Eyeglasses are more than just vision correction tools; they are an extension of your personal style. Whether you wear them...
Read MoreContact Lenses vs. Glasses: Which One is Right for You?
When it comes to vision correction, the decision between contact lenses and glasses can feel overwhelming. Both options have their...
Read MoreWhy Regular Eye Tests are a Must
How often do you think about your eye health? Many people only consider eye exams when they notice a problem...
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Eyeglasses in 2025
Choosing the right pair of eyeglasses is more than just a matter of vision correction – it’s a statement about...
Read MoreThe Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses: Style and Protection in One
When it comes to eye protection, sunglasses are essential, especially during sunny days. But if you wear prescription glasses, switching...
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Best Glasses for Kids
As a parent, ensuring your child’s vision is crystal clear is essential for their learning and development. Choosing the right...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses offer more than just style—they provide essential protection and visual comfort, especially in bright outdoor environments. Polarized lenses...
Read MoreThe Importance of Regular Eye Exams for Children
Regular eye exams are essential for children to ensure optimal vision development and early detection of potential eye conditions that...
Read MoreUnderstanding Myopia and Its Impact on Vision
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error that affects the eye’s ability to focus on distant objects. Understanding the...
Read MoreCommon Eye Allergies and How to Manage Them
Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and watery discharge. Identifying...
Read MoreThe Impact of Nutrition on Eye Health
Maintaining a balanced diet rich in specific nutrients is crucial for preserving optimal eye health and preventing vision problems later...
Read MoreSee Mom Smile Brighter this Mother’s Day: The Perfect Gift for her
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the amazing women who brighten our lives every...
Read MoreUnderstanding, Identifying and Treating Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye or red eye, is an eye condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age...
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Mahdi Opticals
We’d like to notify you that our store will be closed from December 23rd 2023 to 2nd Janaury 2024 as...
Read MoreWe clinched Gold Again as Top Digitally Fit Opticians in Kenya!
We’re thrilled to announce that Mahdi Opticals has been awarded the prestigious title of Top Digitally Fit Opticians in Kenya...
Read MoreEye Care Types of Colour Blindness
Colour blindness, also called achromatic vision, is a condition that affects a person’s ability to recognize certain colors. The characteristic...
Read MoreIs Reading in the Dark Bad for Your Eyes?
Have you heard that reading in the dark is bad for your eyes? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone....
Read MoreTips for wearing contact lenses
Getting started with contact lenses If you’re having trouble putting in contact lenses, this list should tell you everything you...
Read MoreIs it necessary to wear blue light glasses all day?
Blue light glasses have become a popular tool to protect the eyes from the invisible yet blue-violet light projected by...
Read MoreCan transition lenses replace sunglasses?
Picking out a pair of sunglasses isn’t what it used to be. It’s no longer a question of do I...
Read MoreWhat Are Glasses Lenses Made Of?
Most glasses are made of plastic lenses, or “organic glass” if you want to get fancy. So why are glasses...
Read MoreGlare Reducing Lenses: Understanding Their Uses
There are two main types of glare reducing lenses for eyewear: lenses with an anti-reflective coating and polarized lenses. Both...
Read MoreAre Photochromic Lenses Good for Eyes?
Transition lenses — also known as photochromic lenses or light-adjusting lenses — are a great alternative to switching back and...
Read MoreDo Aviators Look Good on Everyone?
If you’ve ever wondered whether aviator glasses look good on everyone, it’s probably because the frame is a design classic...
Read MoreHow To Clean Your Glasses In 5 Steps
Tired of cleaning your eyeglasses three times a day? Your relationship with your glasses is just like any other: You’ve...
Read MoreUnique Glasses
Variety is the spice of life and unique glasses are a great way of switching up your style and trying...
Read MoreAre reading glasses and computer glasses the same?
When looking at different types of glasses, it seems that reading glasses and computer glasses each fall under a specific...
Read MoreSee the Road Ahead with Night Driving Glasses
There’s nothing like cruisin’ in your car at sunset — tunes turned up, windows rolled down. We can already smell...
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In today’s Information Age, the world is full of digital screens and humans spend a lot of time looking at...
Read MoreBenefits of wearing Metal Spectacles
One of the great facts is that plastic frames are readily available, colourful, attractive and therefore make a remarkable fashion...
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Need a hand finding the best glasses for your face shape? No worries — with our guide, you’ll see there’s...
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Read MoreChristmas gift ideas
Unwrap style this Christmas with our top of the range designer sunglasses. We’ve got hundreds of styles to choose from,...
Read MoreIntroducing our new Virtual Try-On Glasses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGYaP9yUQN0 How to use Virtual Try-On 1. Click on the shop online option on our website 2....
Read MoreWhat type of glasses can you find at our store?
At Mahdi Opticals, we have a wide range of glasses to meet everyone’s needs. Here’s a quick overview of what...
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Keep your eyes safe from the sun light If left unchecked, the sun’s UV-A and UV-B light rays can reach...
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At Mahdi Opticals we offer a wide variety of lenses and add-ons for your eyeglasses. Our prescription lenses are manufactured...
Read MoreWHAT ARE PROGRESSIVE LENSES?
No matter how great those new, perfectly–you, designer eyeglasses look, rocking a bifocal line, or switching back and forth between...
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Have you ever looked at all those numbers and letters on your prescriptions and wondered what exactly they mean? Whether...
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Your little guy or girl is squinting and crying. Maybe they’re struggling with vision issues but how do you know...
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We can think of plenty of positives to wearing glasses (pretty much everything!) but if you insisted, one of our...
Read More2022 Eyewear trends
Glasses are one of the most expressive things you can wear and if staying on top of the latest trends...
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Whether you’re working, scrolling, gaming or streaming, more screen usage means more work for your eyes—and sometimes they can struggle...
Read MoreMyths & Facts about eye health
1. Looking directly at the sun will harm your eyes – (FACT) Even a quick glimpse of the sun...
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Eye Care Professionals can’t say it enough: regular eye exams are essential to preserving your eye health and vision. Why...
Read MoreWhat is computer vision syndrome?
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Today’s advanced technologies in contact lenses allow people with presbyopia to enjoy clear sight at all distances without needing glasses....
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Myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is one of the biggest eye health concerns in the world. The number of people...
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As if it wasn’t hard enough to keep lashes from flaking, liner from smudging, and foundation from disappearing halfway through...
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Read MoreHow to choose the right frame colour
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1. Changes in your vision If you are experiencing frequent headaches, you’ve noticed your vision has gotten blurrier or you...
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Here are some easy Tips to Keep Your Glasses Fog-Free When You Wear a Mask Create a seal: One of...
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Blue light is a hot topic right now with many companies offering their products to people who are serious about...
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