Eye care

What we do

01Sight tests

Computerised measurement and a full refraction, with the health of the eye checked and your prescription explained.

02Prescription glasses

Frames and lenses made to your prescription, measured and fitted on your face.

03Single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses

Explained honestly, including which one is worth the money for you.

04* Contact lenses

Fitting, teaching and a trial pair before you commit — daily, monthly and toric for astigmatism.

05Lens coatings and tints

Anti-reflection, scratch-resistant, photochromic and blue-light filters.

06Children's eyes

Tests for children who cannot yet read a chart, and frames that survive them.

07Driving and screens

Lenses for night driving and for a working day spent at a monitor.

08Prescription sunglasses

Tinted or polarised, in your prescription, for people who find bright days hard.

09Reading glasses

For the age when small print starts moving further away.

10Repairs and adjustments

Screws, arms, hinges and nose pads — bring them in, wherever they came from.

11Dry and tired eyes

Advice and drops for eyes that sting by the afternoon.

Book a sight test

Buy from us

A few things people ask for, paid for here and collected or delivered.

Your sight test

About half an hour, and nothing you need to prepare.

  1. Step 1

    A few questions

    Your eyes, your health, and what you use them for all day.

  2. Step 2

    The test

    Your prescription measured, and the health of your eyes looked at too.

  3. Step 3

    The result explained

    Whether anything has changed, and what it means for you.

  4. Step 4

    Frames and lenses

    Measured, tried on without hurry, and no pressure to buy.

Questions people ask

How often should I have my eyes tested?

Every two years for most adults, every year for children and for anybody we have asked to come back sooner.

Do I have to buy glasses here?

No. You get your prescription to take away, and you are welcome to think about it.

How long do glasses take?

Usually a few working days. Varifocals and stronger prescriptions take a little longer, and we will say so when you order.

Can you use my own frames?

Often, yes, if they are sound. Bring them and we will tell you honestly before we touch them.

Are varifocals worth it?

For some people, yes; for others two pairs work better and cost less. We will tell you which you are.

My child squints at the television.

Bring them in. Tests for children are quick, and nothing has to be read aloud.

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