An independent opticians has been declared one of the three best in Carlisle by a ranking website.

D&D McWilliams Opticians, located on Church Street, Stanwix, was recognised for its expertise and high standards of customer service.

The opticians, which has been serving the Carlisle community since 2001, was recognised by Three Best Rated.

The website, which was created in 2014, aims to provide the public with the top three tradesmen, professionals, restaurants, and healthcare providers in their area.

The ranking is based on a 50-point inspection that evaluates 10 different aspects of the business, including its history, the team's experience, the standard of services, online presence, and patient reviews.

Katie Shuttleworth, practice manager and dispensing optician at D&D McWilliams Opticians, said: "We’re incredibly honoured to be recognised amongst the top three best-rated opticians in our area.

"This achievement reflects our dedicated team’s commitment to providing exceptional eye care and a personalised service to each and every patient in our community.

"We’re grateful to our loyal patients for their trust and support, and we look forward to continuing to exceed their expectations."

The opticians, established in 2001, recently became the first practice in Carlisle to offer AI glasses, and is one of only a few practices across the UK to do so.

The G1 AI-Augmented Reality Glasses combine visual correction with AI features such as real-time language translation and conversation subtitles.

The team hopes the new technology will benefit people from all walks of life and is eager to continue bringing the latest optical industry developments to the people of Carlisle.