Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Opticians in Devon
Bill Opticians is a family-owned group of independent opticians serving Devon since 1972. Our commitment to combining cutting-edge technology with experienced practitioners ensures accurate and professional eye care services tailored to individual needs. We prioritise patient comfort and satisfaction through a personal approach, offering advanced diagnostics, emergency appointments, and a bespoke Practice Membership Plan. With six branches across Devon, we provide comprehensive eye health solutions, including spectacle lenses, contact lenses, OCT scans, and children's eye care.Our team of qualified optometrists and specialists delivers thorough examinations and expert advice, supported by state-of-the-art equipment. Over five decades of service have established our reputation for reliability, transparency, and exceptional customer care. We partner with leading eyewear brands to offer designer frames at competitive prices while maintaining a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Spectacle Frames
OCT Scans
Children's Eye Care
Prescription Sunglasses
Dry Eye Assessments
Colourimetry Testing
Glaucoma Screening
Macular Degeneration Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- 50 years of experience in independent opticianry
- Latest diagnostic technology including OCT scanning
- Experienced practitioners across six Devon locations
- Bespoke Practice Membership Plan for enhanced care
- Emergency appointment availability
What people say
Friendly and knowledgeable
Excellent service
Professional manner
Thorough examinations
Helpful team
Services
Eye Examinations
Comprehensive eye health assessments using advanced diagnostic tools. Our qualified optometrists conduct detailed vision analysis to detect refractive errors and ocular conditions. Regular examinations ensure early identification of potential eye diseases while providing accurate prescriptions for corrective lenses.
Contact Lenses
Specialist contact lens consultations for first-time users and experienced wearers. We offer tailored fitting sessions with trial lenses to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction. Our practitioners provide ongoing support for various lens types including daily disposables and specialist designs.
OCT Scans
Advanced Optical Coherence Tomography for detailed retinal analysis. This non-invasive scan detects early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The technology creates cross-sectional images of eye structures to monitor ocular health over time.
Children's Eye Care
Specialised eye examinations for children using child-friendly diagnostic methods. We assess visual development, screen for common childhood eye conditions, and offer colourimetry testing for reading difficulties. Our practitioners provide guidance on maintaining healthy vision during formative years.
Spectacle Frames
Extensive range of designer and budget-friendly frames for all ages. Our optical consultants assist with frame fitting and style selection while offering expert advice on lens options. We stock premium brands including Ray-Ban, Gucci, and Silhouette alongside value-priced alternatives.
People
James Bill
Contact Lens Practitioner
Qualified optometrist with specialist contact lens expertise. Joined the family business in 1999 after completing advanced lens fitting training. Provides personalised solutions for complex vision correction needs while maintaining the practice's tradition of excellence.
Charles Bill
Optometrist
Experienced optometrist managing clinical operations across multiple branches. Specialises in advanced diagnostics and ocular health assessments. Continues the family legacy of combining technical expertise with compassionate patient care since joining in 1999.
John Campbell
Resident Optometrist
Dawlish branch optometrist with extensive experience in community eye care. Joined the team in 2010, bringing specialist knowledge in dry eye management and progressive lens adaptation. Focuses on delivering thorough, patient-centred examinations.
Questions
Do you offer emergency eye appointments?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments for urgent eye care needs at our Devon branches.
What eye conditions do you treat?
We manage common conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome.
Do you have children's eye care services?
Yes, we provide specialist paediatric eye examinations and vision development assessments for young patients.
Are OCT scans included in eye tests?
OCT scans are available as an additional diagnostic service during comprehensive eye examinations.
Do you accept NHS eye tests?
We conduct NHS-funded eye examinations and offer private testing options with flexible appointment times.
