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Trusted Opticians in Leigh-on-Sea Providing Comprehensive Eye Care
Established in 2010, Broadway Opticians is a family-run practice in Leigh-on-Sea dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care and tailored vision solutions. Our team of GOC-registered opticians and optometrists brings decades of combined experience, specialising in eye examinations, contact lens fitting, and spectacle dispensing. We prioritise a personal approach, ensuring each patient receives individual attention and benefits from cutting-edge technology like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for precise diagnostics.As an NHS-accredited practice, we offer specialist assessments for conditions such as glaucoma and myopia control, alongside accessible care for children and adults. Our commitment to quality extends to a curated selection of designer eyewear and partnerships with leading manufacturers, ensuring both style and functionality. We actively support community initiatives, including Vision Aid Overseas, reflecting our dedication to ethical practice and social responsibility.
Services
Eye examinations
Contact lens fitting
Spectacle dispensing
Children's eye care
Myopia control
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in independent opticianry.
- Our practice utilises advanced diagnostic technology like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
- We provide NHS-accredited specialist assessments for glaucoma and myopia control.
- Our team includes fully qualified dispensing opticians with expertise in children's eye care.
- We support community initiatives like Vision Aid Overseas through charitable donations.
Associations and certifications
- General Optical Council (GOC)
- NHS-accredited
Services
Eye examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use advanced technology like OCT and retinal photography to assess eye health and vision correction needs. Tailored to individual lifestyles and medical histories, these tests detect conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. We recommend biennial checks for most adults, with more frequent assessments for high-risk groups including drivers and those over 70.
Contact lens fitting
We specialise in fitting all contact lens types, including daily disposables and silicone hydrogel lenses for enhanced comfort. Our independent practice offers access to leading brands like Acuvue and Bausch & Lomb, with tailored packages for myopia control in children. Patients receive training on lens insertion/removal and benefit from our direct debit Careplan facility for cost spreading.
Spectacle dispensing
Our GOC-registered dispensing opticians provide expert frame and lens selection, prioritising comfort and visual performance. We offer designer brands, children's frames, and occupational safety eyewear, with a free spectacle servicing every 3-6 months. All products come with 1-2 year manufacturer warranties and NHS voucher eligibility.
Children's eye care
Specialised examinations for infants and children use age-appropriate techniques like iPad charts and playful assessments to detect amblyopia, strabismus, and visual stress. NHS-covered tests identify vision problems affecting learning, with corrective solutions including coloured overlays for Meares-Irlen syndrome. We accept Hospital Eye Service vouchers for spectacles.
Myopia control
Our optometrist-led myopia control programme uses multifocal contact lenses to slow progression in children aged 8+. This evidence-based approach reduces future risks of retinal detachment and glaucoma, with regular monitoring to adjust prescriptions as eyes develop. We provide educational resources for parents on managing screen-related visual fatigue.
People
Tracey Campbell
Dispensing Optician
With over 25 years' experience, Tracey specialises in children's dispensing and contact lenses. She administers our charity partnerships, including Vision Aid Overseas, and holds F.B.D.O. accreditation since 2002.
Mark Campbell
Dispensing Optician
A qualified optician since 1987, Mark focuses on freeform varifocal lenses and sports eyewear. He brings extensive independent sector expertise in lens coatings and occupational eye protection.
Paul Sayer
Optometrist
Paul graduated with honours in optometry from Aston University. He specialises in OCT imaging and myopia control, holding NHS accreditation for enhanced optometric services since 2002.
Questions
Are eye examinations available for children?
Yes, we provide NHS-covered eye tests for children under 16, using playful, age-appropriate methods to detect vision problems affecting learning and development.
Do you offer NHS-funded sight tests?
Yes, we conduct NHS-funded examinations for eligible groups including those over 60, diabetics, and individuals with family glaucoma history. Vouchers may also cover eyewear costs.
What emergency eye care services do you provide?
Outside our opening hours, urgent eye issues should be addressed at Southend University Hospital A&E or by calling NHS 111 for immediate medical attention.
Do you accept Eyecare vouchers?
Yes, we accept Eyecare vouchers for computer-user eye tests. Inform our team when booking and bring your voucher to your appointment.
How often should I have an eye test?
Most adults require biennial tests, though drivers, over-70s, and those with family glaucoma history need annual assessments to monitor eye health.
