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Your Trusted Opticians in Hunstanton
Eyecare Norfolk is a family-owned opticians serving Hunstanton and surrounding areas since the 1970s. As part of EyeCare Norfolk Limited, we combine over 50 years of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized eye care solutions. Our services include comprehensive eye examinations, bespoke spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids, and hearing care. Our team of qualified professionals prioritizes individual attention, ensuring each patient receives tailored optical solutions aligned with their lifestyle and visual needs.Located in central Hunstanton, we offer wheelchair access and convenient parking. Our commitment to quality extends from initial consultations through aftercare, supported by advanced diagnostic equipment like Revo FC and Spectralis 4D scanners. We maintain traditional customer service values while embracing innovation, including partnerships with OrCam for low vision technology. Our EyePlan scheme provides cost-effective long-term eye care coverage with discounts on essential services and products.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Spectacles
Low Vision Aids
Hearing Aids
Sun Spectacles
Eye Plan Scheme
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years combined experience in optical care.
- Our team includes specialist low vision practitioners.
- We use advanced diagnostic equipment like Revo FC scanners.
- Our EyePlan scheme provides cost-effective long-term care.
- We provide OrCam technology for severe sight impairment.
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use state-of-the-art technology to assess eye health and vision quality. We recommend biennial check-ups to detect conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes early. The 25-45 minute process includes digital retinal scans and intraocular pressure measurements, ensuring accurate prescriptions and early intervention for ocular diseases.
Bespoke Spectacles
We provide tailored spectacles with frames in plastic, metal, and rimless designs matched to complex prescriptions. Our onsite workshop modifies lenses for head sizes and offers repairs. Varifocal, bifocal, and single-vision options incorporate Individual Lens Technology for optimized peripheral vision, especially beneficial for digital device users requiring wider visual fields.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens programme includes trial periods for disposable, weekly, and monthly lenses. Qualified opticians assess suitability for soft, gas permeable, and astigmatism-correcting designs. We provide application training and aftercare appointments, ensuring comfort and eye health maintenance while offering flexibility for lifestyle needs like sports or special occasions.
Low Vision Aids
Specialist low vision assessments combine best spectacle prescriptions with magnifiers and OrCam MyEye 2.0 technology. Our certified practitioners address severe sight impairment through lighting optimization, telescopic aids, and digital text-to-speech devices. The 60 assessment focuses on maximizing remaining vision for daily tasks like reading and facial recognition.
Hearing Care
Our hearing care includes diagnostic assessments, discreet hearing aid fittings, and tinnitus management. Certified audiologists use modern diagnostic tools for ear wax removal and customized hearing solutions. Services extend to ear health monitoring and aftercare support, ensuring long-term device effectiveness and patient comfort in our accessible Hunstanton practice.
People
Ian Leach
Founder and Director
With over 50 years in optical care, Ian established Eyecare Norfolk as part of EyeCare Norfolk Limited. He champions combining traditional service with modern technology for personalized patient care.
Beverley Leach
Co-Owner
Supporting Ian since the 1970s, Beverley ensures operational excellence in our family-run practice. Her focus remains on maintaining traditional customer service values alongside technological advancements.
Annette Ball
Low Vision Practitioner
A 40-year dispensing optician, Annette specializes in low vision solutions. She holds the ABDO Low Vision Honours qualification and provides bespoke assessments using magnification and lighting techniques.
Julien Nelson
General Manager
FBDO-qualified Julien oversees daily operations, ensuring our team maintains high standards in spectacle dispensing and customer service across all optical solutions.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide eye examinations, spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids, and hearing care. Emergency appointments and OrCam technology for severe sight impairment are also available.
Do you have emergency eye care?
Yes, we offer emergency eye care services. Call Primary Eye Care Services on 0300 303 4922 for urgent issues outside regular hours.
What is the EyePlan scheme?
EyePlan is a monthly payment plan covering eye exams, emergency appointments, and discounts on lenses and frames. It includes contact lens check-ups and product supply.
Can you help with low vision?
Our certified low vision practitioners provide £60 assessments combining spectacles with magnifiers and OrCam devices. We focus on maximizing remaining vision for daily tasks.
Do you stock prescription sunglasses?
Yes, we offer Ray-Ban and other brands with UV protection. Our onsite workshop fits prescription lenses to any frame, including sports and safety glasses.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Appointments available for eye exams, hearing care, and spectacle fittings during these times.
