Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Nottingham
Thomas Bond, established in 1957, has built a legacy of providing independent, personalised eye care to communities across Nottingham. With six locations in Arnold, Bingham, Hucknall, Netherfield, and West Bridgford, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive eye health solutions. Our services span routine eye examinations, advanced diagnostic imaging, myopia management, audiology, and a curated selection of designer eyewear. We prioritise patient relationships, ensuring each individual receives tailored advice and care.As an independent practice, we focus on quality over quantity, dedicating ample time to consultations and leveraging innovations like OCT scanning and Optomap technology for early disease detection. Our commitment extends beyond vision correction to educating patients on lifelong eye health, supported by free NHS eye exams for eligible individuals. With a team of experienced optometrists and audiologists, we remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care while adapting to evolving patient needs.
Services
Eye Examinations
Myopia Management
Children's Eyecare
Audiology
Contact Lenses
Eyewear
Spectacle Lenses
Hearing Tests
Wax Removal
Hearing Device Aftercare
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of independent optician experience.
- Our team provides tailored eye care with advanced diagnostic technology.
- We prioritise patient education for lifelong eye health.
- We offer free NHS eye exams for eligible individuals.
- Our services span vision correction, audiology, and myopia management.
What people say
Attentive and caring
Friendly and welcoming
Genuine interest
Extremely helpful
Highly recommended
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye exams include vision assessment, eye health checks, and advanced imaging like OCT scans. We use the latest technology to detect conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration early. Appointments allow ample time for personalised advice and prescription updates.
Myopia Management
We offer MiSight contact lenses and Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses to slow myopia progression in children. These solutions combine vision correction with therapeutic benefits to reduce eye strain and prevent worsening shortsightedness through clinically proven methods.
Audiology
Our audiology services include free hearing assessments, micro-suction wax removal, and hearing aid aftercare. Trained audiologists use modern techniques to address hearing loss, ear discomfort, and provide tailored solutions for improved auditory health.
Children's Eyecare
We specialise in children's eye exams from pre-reading age upwards, offering free NHS tests for under-16s. Our services include early detection of vision issues, myopia management, and a wide range of durable, stylish frames designed for young wearers.
Designer Eyewear
Our dispensing team helps patients select from a curated collection of designer frames and sunglasses. We offer personalised consultations to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and style while accommodating prescriptions for clear, healthy vision.
People
Gavin Wynne
Hearing Aid Audiologist
Gavin Wynne, a qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist since 2004, brings extensive experience from national and independent practices. He specialises in dispensing both private and NHS hearing aids, focusing on patient-centred care and tailored solutions.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide eye examinations, myopia management, audiology, contact lenses, designer eyewear, and hearing tests across six Nottingham locations.
Are eye exams free under the NHS?
Yes, children under 16, full-time students aged 16-18, and adults over 60 qualify for free NHS eye exams.
Do you offer myopia management for children?
Yes, we provide MiSight contact lenses and Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses to slow myopia progression in children.
Where are your locations?
We operate in Arnold, Bingham, Hucknall, Netherfield, and West Bridgford across Nottinghamshire.
Do you provide hearing tests?
Yes, we offer free hearing assessments and micro-suction wax removal at all our Nottingham practices.
Reviews (4)
Tom Parkin
Jan 04, 2022
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I had a very positive experience with Thomas Bond. Previously I have always stuck to big national chain opticians and assumed that smaller opticians would be more expensive and less efficient. However, I found that Thomas Bond's prices are very reasonable, products good quality, and customer service excellent - they were able to turn around my new glasses very quickly as I needed new ones ASAP.
Bob Phipps
Jun 19, 2020
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Rang for help with an eye problem, could not have had better service from Liz and from Julie, they were able to see me quickly and put my mind at rest. Friendly, polite and professional, very highly recommended.
Daniella
Aug 12, 2019
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I have been coming to this practice for many years and the staff are always pleasant and helpful. A very professional practice.
Heather Fox
Dec 16, 2016
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Thomas bond have helped my daughter so very much recently. They discovered she has very poor vision in one eye and when my hospital appointment for her got cancelled they sorted it straight away and she got the most fantastic glassses that she loves to bits!! Cant recommend these guys at Bingham enough. Lovely staff and first class service A******
