Business Details
Your Trusted Hebburn Opticians for Eye Care
Established over 25 years ago, Hankinson Optometrists has been serving the Hebburn community with comprehensive optical care. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized service to deliver precise eye examinations, tailored vision solutions, and expert advice on glasses and contact lenses. Led by Rebecca Hankinson Optometrists, a qualified optometrist with extensive experience, we prioritize individual patient needs, offering a wide range of services including home visits for housebound patients across South Tyneside and Gateshead. Our commitment to quality extends to our extensive selection of eyewear, from designer brands to practical options, ensuring every customer finds solutions that suit their lifestyle. With a focus on accessibility, we provide NHS sight tests for eligible individuals and maintain transparent, ethical practices in all our interactions.Our dedication to continuous improvement means investing in cutting-edge diagnostic tools to detect vision issues and potential health concerns early. By fostering long-term relationships with our clients, we ensure consistent, reliable care that adapts to changing needs over time. Whether you require routine eye health assessments or specialized vision correction, our team delivers professional, compassionate service in a welcoming environment. We take pride in being a trusted local optician, combining technical expertise with a personal touch to enhance our community's visual well-being.
Services
Eye examinations
Contact lenses
Prescription glasses
Lens fitting
Home visits
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of optometric expertise in Hebburn
- Our practice provides home visits for housebound patients
- We use advanced diagnostic technology for precise assessments
- We offer personalized optical advice tailored to individual needs
- We provide NHS sight tests for eligible patients
Services
Eye examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use cutting-edge technology to determine your prescription needs while checking for potential eye health issues. The process typically takes just a few minutes to establish whether you require new glasses or contact lenses. Our optometrists conduct thorough assessments that can also detect underlying health conditions through retinal imaging.
Contact lenses
We offer a wide range of contact lens options including daily disposables, monthly disposables, and gas permeable lenses. Our optometrists provide expert fitting services and responsible personal advice to help you find the most comfortable solution. We also stock all necessary care products for maintaining your contact lenses.
Prescription glasses
Our practice provides comprehensive advice on selecting the most suitable glasses for your vision needs and lifestyle. We offer a wide selection of frames from top designer brands to practical collections, with various lens options including varifocals, computer glasses, and anti-reflective lenses.
Lens fitting
We specialise in helping customers choose the most appropriate lenses for their individual requirements. Our services include fitting plastic and glass lenses, varifocal solutions, and anti-reflective coatings. Our team provides detailed advice on lens care and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Home visits
We provide optometric services for housebound patients across Hebburn, Jarrow, Pelaw, and surrounding areas. Our home visit service includes comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments in the comfort of your own home. This service ensures accessibility to professional optical care for those with mobility challenges.
People
Rebecca Hankinson
Optometrist
Rebecca Hankinson Optometrists has been an optometrist for over 25 years, trained at City University London and St Paul's Eye Hospital Liverpool. She brings extensive professional experience to the Hebburn practice she now owns, combining technical expertise with personalized patient care.
Questions
What eye examination services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic technology to determine your prescription needs and check for potential eye health issues.
Do you offer home visits for eye tests?
Yes, we provide home visits for housebound patients across Hebburn, Jarrow, Pelaw, and surrounding areas in South Tyneside.
Are NHS sight tests available?
Yes, we offer free NHS sight tests for eligible patients including those under 19, over 60, and individuals receiving certain benefits.
What eyewear options do you provide?
We offer a wide selection of prescription glasses from designer brands to practical collections, with various lens options to suit different visual needs.
