Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Opticians in Retford | Bingham & Young Eyecare
Established in 1919, Bingham & Young Opticians has been delivering comprehensive eye care services across North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas for over a century. Our team of experienced optometrists and opticians specialises in advanced ocular health assessments, precision digital spectacle lenses, and tailored optical solutions. We utilise cutting-edge technology including three-dimensional OCT scanning to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.With four conveniently located practices in Retford, Gainsborough, Lincoln, and Bawtry, we offer flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our exclusive partnerships with premium lens manufacturers such as Zeiss, Hoya, and Nikon, ensuring optimal visual clarity for both day and night vision. We provide both NHS-funded and private eye care services, including home visits for patients requiring mobile eye examinations.
Services
Eye tests
Designer frames
Contact lens fitting
Colourimetry testing
OCT scans
Home visits
Precision lenses
Visual stress assessment
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Established in 1919 with over a century of optical expertise
- Provides home visits for mobile eye examinations
- Includes OCT scanning in standard eye tests
- Offers premium lenses from Zeiss, Hoya, and Nikon
- Available for evening and weekend appointments
Services
Eye tests
Our comprehensive eye tests include OCT scanning for early detection of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Both NHS and private options are available with experienced optometrists. Tests typically take 30-45 minutes and include detailed retinal imaging.
OCT scans
Optical Coherence Tomography scans provide 3D images of your retina for early detection of eye diseases. This non-invasive test takes about two minutes and is included in standard eye tests for private patients.
Designer frames
We offer a wide selection of designer frames starting from 50, including exclusive brands and styles. Our optical experts provide styling advice to ensure both visual clarity and aesthetic appeal in your new eyewear.
Colourimetry testing
Specialised testing for visual stress conditions using an Intuitive Colorimeter to determine optimal coloured lens tints. This service helps alleviate symptoms associated with dyslexia and Meares-Irlen syndrome through precision-tinted lenses.
Home visits
Our opticians provide NHS-funded and private eye examinations in patients' homes. Services include comprehensive eye health checks and spectacle dispensing, maintaining the same professional standards as our in-practice examinations.
Questions
What eye tests do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye tests including OCT scanning for early detection of ocular conditions, with options for both NHS and private patients.
Do you offer home eye examinations?
Yes, we provide mobile eye care services at home for patients who cannot visit our practices.
What lens brands do you stock?
We offer premium lenses from Zeiss, Hoya, Nikon, and Norville with free anti-reflection coating.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend appointments at our Retford, Gainsborough, and Lincoln practices.
Do you test for visual stress?
Yes, we specialise in colourimetry testing for visual stress, dyslexia, and Meares-Irlen syndrome.
