Business Details
49 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Eye Care Services in Ipswich
Established in 1977 by Christopher Kite, our practice has built a reputation for excellence in eye care over four decades. As an independent family-run business, we prioritise personalised service and invest in cutting-edge technology like OCT 3D scanning to ensure comprehensive eye health assessments. Our team delivers thorough, unhurried examinations while offering tailored solutions for eyewear, contact lenses, and specialist treatments such as myopia management.With a focus on community care, we provide free NHS eye tests for children under 16 and maintain accessible facilities with free on-site parking. Our commitment to quality has earned recognition including the Family Optician of the Year award, reflecting our dedication to combining clinical expertise with exceptional customer service.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Children's Eye Care
Colour Overlays
Myopia Management
Precision Tinted Lenses
Spectacle Dispensing
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Family business with 40+ years of local expertise in eye care
- Equipped with state-of-the-art OCT 3D scanning technology
- Personalised service with unhurried, thorough eye examinations
- Independent opticians offering tailored eyewear and lens solutions
- Specialist myopia management for children with evidence-based treatments
Associations and certifications
- British Contact Lens Association
What people say
Exceptional service
Thorough examination
Prompt hospital referrals
First-class professionalism
Personalised care
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations utilise OCT 3D scanning technology to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The extended tests include retinal imaging for long-term eye health monitoring. Patients receive clear, jargon-free advice about their vision and ocular health.
Contact Lens Fitting
As contact lens specialists, we offer tailored fitting sessions for all prescriptions including astigmatism and varifocals. Our process includes trial lenses, insertion training, and follow-up appointments to ensure comfort. We provide daily, weekly, and monthly disposable options alongside specialist rigid gas permeable lenses.
Children's Eye Care
We provide free NHS eye tests for children under 16, checking for common issues like squints and lazy eye. Our services include myopia management using Stellest spectacle lenses and MiSight contact lenses to slow progression. We stock durable frames and sports goggles suitable for active children.
Colour Overlays Assessment
Our three-stage assessment for visual stress includes eye examination, overlay testing, and intuitive colorimetry. We prescribe precision tinted lenses to alleviate reading discomfort and improve visual performance, supported by Cerium Certificate of Authenticity for tint accuracy.
Myopia Management
We offer evidence-based treatments to slow myopia progression in children using Stellest spectacle lenses and MiSight contact lenses. These solutions can reduce myopic development by up to 60%, with monthly payment plans available to spread costs for ongoing care.
People
Christopher Kite
Founder
Established Kite Opticians in 1977, bringing decades of experience in independent optometry. Pioneered the practice's commitment to combining traditional care with modern technology for comprehensive eye health.
Adrian Kite
Optometrist
Joined the family business in 1999 after training at Ipswich Hospital. Specialises in complex contact lens fitting and myopia management, with membership in the British Contact Lens Association and 10 years of clinical experience.
Questions
What makes Kite Opticians different from chain opticians?
As independent opticians, we offer a wider range of products and tailor our services to individual needs without corporate constraints, maintaining personal care since 1977.
What is myopia management?
Scientifically proven treatments using Stellest lenses or MiSight contact lenses to slow progression of short-sightedness in children by up to 60% through monthly payment plans.
Do you have extended eye examination technology?
We use OCT 3D scanning to create detailed retinal images, enabling earlier detection of eye diseases compared to standard NHS eye tests.
What visual stress solutions do you provide?
We offer colour overlay assessments and precision tinted lenses using intuitive colorimetry to alleviate reading discomfort and improve visual performance for learning difficulties.
