We are an independent, family owned optometrists (opticians) practice based in South Hetton, Durham. We offer NHS and private eye examinations and are happy to examine patients of all ages. All our eye examinations are carried out by Richard Naisbitt - registered with the General Optical Council and member of the College of Optometrists. You will see the same practitioner at every visit.
Quality and value for money eyewear. Patients who have previously visited national chains are usually surprised by how competitive our prices are. We fit all types of contact lenses including daily disposable, toric (to correct astigmatism) and varifocal. Should you find the same product selling locally for less, we will happily lower our price to match.
If within 30 days of collecting your new varifocals, you have not fully adapted to them, we will happily provide a suitable alternative. In order to maintain the comfort and fit of your spectacles, our frame prices include lifetime cleaning and adjustments.
Quality and value for money eyewear. Patients who have previously visited national chains are usually surprised by how competitive our prices are. We fit all types of contact lenses including daily disposable, toric (to correct astigmatism) and varifocal. Should you find the same product selling locally for less, we will happily lower our price to match.
If within 30 days of collecting your new varifocals, you have not fully adapted to them, we will happily provide a suitable alternative. In order to maintain the comfort and fit of your spectacles, our frame prices include lifetime cleaning and adjustments.
Services
Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye disorders in which the optic nerve (the nerve at the back of the eye) is damaged, often in association with raised pressure within the eye.
Initially this results in small blind spots that you are not aware of.
As the disease progresses the blind spots enlarge reducing your peripheral vision and your ability to see clearly.
In most cases glaucoma sufferers will experience no symptoms until significant damage has occurred meaning early detection is vital.
People aged 40 and over are at greater risk from glaucoma.
Initially this results in small blind spots that you are not aware of.
As the disease progresses the blind spots enlarge reducing your peripheral vision and your ability to see clearly.
In most cases glaucoma sufferers will experience no symptoms until significant damage has occurred meaning early detection is vital.
People aged 40 and over are at greater risk from glaucoma.
Macula Degeneration AMD
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Macula degeneration (MD) happens when the macula area at the back of the eye becomes worn or damaged.
This can make it harder to see fine detail, such as recognising faces, or to read, or watch television.
However, this does not normally affect your ability to walk around as the edge of your vision should not be affected.
MD is the leading cause of blindness in the UK.
However, most people with MD still have their peripheral (side) vision and so can see well enough to get around.
However, they may not be able to see well enough to read without strong magnification.
This can make it harder to see fine detail, such as recognising faces, or to read, or watch television.
However, this does not normally affect your ability to walk around as the edge of your vision should not be affected.
MD is the leading cause of blindness in the UK.
However, most people with MD still have their peripheral (side) vision and so can see well enough to get around.
However, they may not be able to see well enough to read without strong magnification.
Cataracts
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A cataract develops when the clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy.
This is normally a gradual process that often happens as we get older.
It does not hurt.
The early stages of a cataract do not necessarily affect your sight.
The only proven treatment for a cataract is surgery.
If the cataract gets to the stage where it affects your sight, we will will refer you to hospital to have this done.
The surgery is carried out under a local anaesthetic and is very safe.
Once you have had the cataract removed, it will not return.
This is normally a gradual process that often happens as we get older.
It does not hurt.
The early stages of a cataract do not necessarily affect your sight.
The only proven treatment for a cataract is surgery.
If the cataract gets to the stage where it affects your sight, we will will refer you to hospital to have this done.
The surgery is carried out under a local anaesthetic and is very safe.
Once you have had the cataract removed, it will not return.
Squint
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A squint (also called strabmismus) is a condition where your eyes look in different directions.
One eye turns inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards while the other eye looks forwards.
The medical name for a squint is strabismus.
The misalignment of the eyes can be caused by a problem with the eye muscles or by an uncorrected vision problem, such as short-sightedness or long-sightedness.
Squints are common and affect about 1 in 20 children.
They usually develop before a child is five years of age, but they can appear later.
One eye turns inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards while the other eye looks forwards.
The medical name for a squint is strabismus.
The misalignment of the eyes can be caused by a problem with the eye muscles or by an uncorrected vision problem, such as short-sightedness or long-sightedness.
Squints are common and affect about 1 in 20 children.
They usually develop before a child is five years of age, but they can appear later.
Home visit eye examinations
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We offer a home visit eye examination service for the housebound.
For NHS qualifying patients there is no charge for this service.
We have extensive portable equipment including a portable digital retinal camera.
Our home visit eye examinations are carried out by Richard Naisbitt - registered with the General Optical Council.
We currently offer home visit eye tests throughout County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle.
Please telephone 0191 3770628 to make an appointment.
Where new spectacles are required, we carry a wide range of frames for you to choose from.
For NHS qualifying patients there is no charge for this service.
We have extensive portable equipment including a portable digital retinal camera.
Our home visit eye examinations are carried out by Richard Naisbitt - registered with the General Optical Council.
We currently offer home visit eye tests throughout County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle.
Please telephone 0191 3770628 to make an appointment.
Where new spectacles are required, we carry a wide range of frames for you to choose from.
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