Business Details
Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Hove
Established in the 1950s, The Eyecare Centre has built a legacy of clinical excellence in optician services, combining decades of expertise with a personalized approach to eye care. Our team of highly qualified optometrists and opticians delivers comprehensive examinations using advanced diagnostic technology, ensuring meticulous attention to individual patient needs. We pride ourselves on our community-rooted ethos, offering tailored solutions for vision correction, dry eye management, and paediatric eyecare, supported by a curated selection of premium eyewear.Our commitment to continuous professional development is evidenced by our practitioners' extensive qualifications, including specialist training in myopia management and ocular therapeutics. As an independent family optician, we prioritise long-term patient relationships, maintaining a reputation for exceptional service that has endured for over six decades.
Services
Eye Examinations
Dry Eye Management
Children's Eyecare
Myopia Management
Visual Assessment
Contact Lens Services
Designer Eyewear
Ocular Health Checks
Vision Therapy
Paediatric Optometry
Highlights and features
- We offer over six decades of community-based optician expertise
- Our practitioners hold advanced qualifications in ocular therapeutics and myopia management
- We use hospital-grade diagnostic technology for comprehensive eye assessments
- Our curated eyewear selection features premium brands like Lindberg and Maui Jim
- We provide specialist paediatric eyecare with NHS-funded examination options
What people say
Professional, knowledgeable team
Thorough examinations
Latest high tech equipment
Personalised service
Excellent children's care
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations combine advanced diagnostic technology with expert clinical analysis to assess both visual acuity and ocular health. Each appointment includes detailed assessments of eye coordination, focusing ability, and internal eye structures using hospital-grade equipment. Patients receive personalised management plans with clear explanations of their eye health status and vision correction options.
Children's Eyecare
Specialised eye care for children from six months old, including early detection of vision problems that could affect learning and development. Our practitioners have additional qualifications in paediatric optometry and use age-appropriate testing methods. We offer NHS-funded examinations and optical vouchers for qualifying families.
Dry Eye Management
Holistic dry eye treatment plans begin with identifying underlying causes through detailed ocular surface assessments. We offer advanced management strategies including BlephEx treatments, ZEST eyelid debridement, and tailored lubricant regimens. Follow-up appointments ensure long-term symptom control and comfort.
Myopia Management
Specialist programmes to slow myopia progression in children using evidence-based interventions. Options include MiSight contact lenses, Miyosmart spectacle lenses, and orthokeratology. Our practitioners have completed advanced training through the Brien Holden Vision Institute to deliver these cutting-edge solutions.
Visual Assessment
In-depth evaluations for individuals with learning difficulties or visual stress, following College of Optometrists guidelines. Includes comprehensive testing of eye coordination, focusing ability, and visual processing. Offers colour overlay screening and precision tinted lens prescriptions to alleviate symptoms of visual stress.
People
Dr Sandip Doshi
Principal Optometrist / Practice Partner
With 34 years of clinical expertise and a PhD in Optometry, Dr Doshi specialises in complex contact lens work, myopia management, and ocular pathology. He has published extensively and serves as a consultant to optical technology companies.
Jerome Chin
Principal Optometrist / Practice Partner
Qualified at City University with specialist postgraduate qualifications in paediatric optometry and ocular therapeutics. Holds additional certifications in myopia management and cataract assessment from leading international institutions.
Questions
What does a comprehensive eye examination include?
Our thorough examination assesses visual acuity, eye coordination, internal eye health, and general health indicators using advanced imaging technology.
Are children's eye tests free?
Yes, NHS-funded sight tests are available for children under 16 and full-time students under 19.
How can dry eye symptoms be managed?
We offer tailored management plans including BlephEx treatments, ZEST eyelid debridement, and specialist lubricants.
What myopia control options exist for children?
We provide MiSight contact lenses, Miyosmart spectacle lenses, and orthokeratology for myopia management.
Do I need an appointment for eye examinations?
We recommend booking appointments in advance to ensure availability and adequate time for thorough assessments.
