Iain and his team are passionate about helping you find frames that firstly suit you but ones that you're comfortable wearing. For eyewear as individual as you are, we offer some of the finest independent and designer eyewear available. North is an independent practice owned and run by ophthalmic optician Iain Thompson and his wife, Helen. Outstanding eye care and great hospitality lie at the heart of this Chichester-based practice, underpinning every customer experience.
Iain and Helen are passionate about all things eye care: from advice on the best ways to look after your eyes over the course of a long life, to helping you choose a stunning new pair of spectacles, frames or lenses for razor-sharp vision.
Iain and Helen are passionate about all things eye care: from advice on the best ways to look after your eyes over the course of a long life, to helping you choose a stunning new pair of spectacles, frames or lenses for razor-sharp vision.
Services
A standard private eye test at North takes 40 minutes, whilst the advanced eye test runs for 1 hour.
This represents almost double the time of an average high street appointment and guarantees you the best eye care service available.
During your appointment, Iain will spend time developing a greater understanding of your optical history.
You will have plenty of time to ask questions about the results of your test, your prescription and any other issues you might have.
This ensures you leave our practice with both a detailed understanding of your prescription and peace of mind.
This represents almost double the time of an average high street appointment and guarantees you the best eye care service available.
During your appointment, Iain will spend time developing a greater understanding of your optical history.
You will have plenty of time to ask questions about the results of your test, your prescription and any other issues you might have.
This ensures you leave our practice with both a detailed understanding of your prescription and peace of mind.
For information on free NHS eye tests and optical vouchers, visit the NHS website which you can find here.
Unlike most other opticians, your free NHS eye test will be a comprehensive 40-minute appointment.
This time allows Iain to understand your optical history and offer his best advice on your prescription and eye care.
For just 22.50, you can experience an advanced eye test.*
This comprehensive eye test uses an OCT machine, which offers valuable insights into your overall ocular health.
Based on the findings of your test, Iain will be able to offer advice on how to change your behaviour to better support your ocular health.
Unlike most other opticians, your free NHS eye test will be a comprehensive 40-minute appointment.
This time allows Iain to understand your optical history and offer his best advice on your prescription and eye care.
For just 22.50, you can experience an advanced eye test.*
This comprehensive eye test uses an OCT machine, which offers valuable insights into your overall ocular health.
Based on the findings of your test, Iain will be able to offer advice on how to change your behaviour to better support your ocular health.
Whether your child qualifies for a free NHS eye test or you require a private appointment, North welcomes you.
We understand that not all kids are keen on visiting the optician, especially if it's for the first time.
Here at North, we pride ourselves on our ability to make your child feel relaxed and comfortable when you visit us.
Iain has extensive experience of managing children's requirements during an eye test, not to mention a degree in Psychology and two kids of his own!
Children's eye tests typically last for 30-minutes (longer than an average high street appointment) and incorporate special child-friendly test charts and frames.
We understand that not all kids are keen on visiting the optician, especially if it's for the first time.
Here at North, we pride ourselves on our ability to make your child feel relaxed and comfortable when you visit us.
Iain has extensive experience of managing children's requirements during an eye test, not to mention a degree in Psychology and two kids of his own!
Children's eye tests typically last for 30-minutes (longer than an average high street appointment) and incorporate special child-friendly test charts and frames.
During your consultation, Iain will consider the suitability of different contact lenses and ensure that you choose the right lens for your eyes.
When the contact lenses have been chosen, you will be given training on how to safely apply and remove them, this will ensure maximum comfort and avoid any damage to your eyes.
Once Iain is happy that you can safely remove your new contact lenses, you will be given a free weeks' trial.
This trial period allows you to go about your day-to-day activities and check that you're completely happy with the fit and comfort of your lenses.
When the contact lenses have been chosen, you will be given training on how to safely apply and remove them, this will ensure maximum comfort and avoid any damage to your eyes.
Once Iain is happy that you can safely remove your new contact lenses, you will be given a free weeks' trial.
This trial period allows you to go about your day-to-day activities and check that you're completely happy with the fit and comfort of your lenses.
OCT, or Optical Coherence Tomography, is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section images of your retina.
Think of it as an MRI scan for your eyes!
This test allows Iain to see each of your retina's distinctive layers and enables him to gain a true understanding of the health of your eyes.
Results are available immediately, and Iain will use his extensive knowledge to interpret and explain his findings.
The OCT scan offers important information on your overall eye health and can reveal problems often before they become apparent.
Think of it as an MRI scan for your eyes!
This test allows Iain to see each of your retina's distinctive layers and enables him to gain a true understanding of the health of your eyes.
Results are available immediately, and Iain will use his extensive knowledge to interpret and explain his findings.
The OCT scan offers important information on your overall eye health and can reveal problems often before they become apparent.
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