Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Eye Care and Eyewear Solutions in Bristol
Established in 2000 by Lynne and Gerard Fernandes, our practice has grown into one of the UK's most respected optical companies. We combine clinical excellence with personalised, predictive, and preventative eyecare, supported by a team of highly qualified optometrists and opticians. Our commitment to advanced diagnostics, including OCT scanning and Dry Eye Management, ensures comprehensive eye health monitoring. Recognised nationally with multiple awards, including Optometrist of the Year in 2024, we prioritise patient-centred care and community engagement.Our practices in Bristol offer bespoke eyewear styling alongside specialist services like Myopia Management and Glaucoma screening. With 25 years of expertise, we maintain a focus on innovation, education, and ethical practice, ensuring every patient receives tailored solutions for lifelong vision health.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fitting
Dry Eye Treatment
Myopia Management
Glaucoma Screening
Spectacle Lenses
OCT Scans
Colour Vision Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We are award-winning optometrists with national recognition for clinical excellence.
- Our team offers 25 years of combined experience in advanced eye health diagnostics.
- We provide bespoke eyewear styling alongside specialist medical eye care.
- Our practices utilise cutting-edge technology for early detection of eye diseases.
- We maintain a patient-centred approach with ongoing care and education.
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable staff
Thorough examination
Friendly and helpful
Trusted specialists
Services
Advanced Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye exams use advanced OCT scanning to assess eye health and detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Personalised reports with ARC recommendations ensure clear vision solutions. Ideal for patients seeking preventative care and accurate spectacle prescriptions.
Dry Eye Treatment
Specialist management plans address aqueous, lipid, or mite-related dry eye causes. Using meibomian gland imaging and lipid analysis, we offer tailored treatments including cleaning protocols and lubrication strategies. Preventative care helps maintain ocular surface health and reduce long-term complications.
Myopia Management
Bespoke programmes combine risk assessment, centile charting, and early intervention to slow progressive myopia in children. Utilising data-driven approaches, we offer solutions like orthokeratology and multifocal lenses to reduce future high myopia risks and associated complications.
Glaucoma Screening
Specialist assessments for glaucoma suspects include trend analysis of intraocular pressure and OCT imaging. Personalised monitoring plans help detect structural changes earlier, with coordinated care pathways for hospital referrals and treatment optimisation to preserve vision long-term.
Contact Lens Fitting
Independent sourcing of specialist contact lenses ensures optimal comfort and vision correction. Services include complex fittings for irregular corneas, cosmetic lenses, and multifocal solutions. Follow-up assessments guarantee ongoing ocular health and adaptation to new lens technologies.
Questions
What eyecare services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye management, glaucoma screening, myopia control, OCT scans, and specialist spectacle lenses.
Do you offer emergency eye appointments?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases during opening hours and offer same-day assessments for acute eye issues.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online via our website or contact your nearest practice directly by phone to schedule eye exams, contact lens assessments, or follow-up consultations.
What makes your practice different?
We combine clinical excellence with personalised care, using advanced diagnostics alongside bespoke eyewear styling in a patient-centred environment with 25 years' expertise.
Do you accept NHS eye tests?
We offer NHS-compliant eye examinations for eligible patients, including regular check-ups and specialist assessments for those with specific eye health concerns.
Can I buy glasses online?
While we recommend in-person styling for optimal fit, we offer virtual consultations and phone-order services for existing prescriptions with our 'Buy Now Pay Later' options.
Reviews (6)
Susan Seargent
Sep 27, 2021
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I really appreciated not only being given time to make choices but also being given very clear answers to any questions I needed to ask by staff who were extremely helpful to me
Sue Holdaway
May 03, 2021
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An altogether lovely experience. Everyone I met was polite, efficient and friendly. Everything was explained clearly to me during the eye exam and choosing new frames was a delight. Everything was completely covid safe. Thank you.
Rob Nash
Mar 05, 2021
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Fantastic customer service. Both Manon and Liam provided great care and provided a fantastic service. I purchased a frame from the Tom Davies range as I wanted to try "made to measure" frames to fit perfectly and I was so pleased with the result and the after sales service.
Carolyn Johnson
Feb 27, 2021
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Its really difficult to choosing glasses for yourself, but I had fantastic help from Liam and the team, and am delighted with the ones we chose. They were ready much sooner than I expected too. The atmosphere in the shop is very upbeat and friendly, and the staff put themselves out to make sure that you are happy - you even get a follow up call a week later to check that all is well. I would recommend this optician without hesitation.
Jackie Wyatt
Nov 24, 2020
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Gloucester Road Branch
Fabulous service for both contact lenses and glasses. Rebecca makes sure the fit and prescription of your contact lenses are perfect. There is a wide range of frames available to choose from and the staff are on hand to give you guidance so that you know you will look great in whatever glasses you choose,
A huge thank you to Manon for your advice and patience with helping me to choose my glasses, it was lovely to get Liam to help too. I know Ill be happy with my purchase
Fabulous service for both contact lenses and glasses. Rebecca makes sure the fit and prescription of your contact lenses are perfect. There is a wide range of frames available to choose from and the staff are on hand to give you guidance so that you know you will look great in whatever glasses you choose,
A huge thank you to Manon for your advice and patience with helping me to choose my glasses, it was lovely to get Liam to help too. I know Ill be happy with my purchase
Patrick Kremer
Jul 14, 2020
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A new word would have to be invented to describe the level of customer care at Lynne Fernandes. I bought a great pair of Spine glasses at the Wells Road branch in 2015. Having moved to France since, I have managed to break my glasses twice (!) and they've gone to great lengths to get them repaired or replaced on warranty by the manufacturer. I was (and still am) speechless. It doesn't get any better than this. Many thanks to the whole team!
