Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Opticians in Stafford for Expert Eye Care
Established in 1969, Mincher Lockett has been delivering expert eyecare solutions to Stafford and surrounding areas. Our practice combines over five decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive eye examinations, specialist services, and premium eyewear. With 40-minute consultations, we ensure thorough clinical assessments and personalised advice on spectacle and contact lenses. As the only local provider of Colorimetry services for visual stress, we cater to patients of all ages, including specialist children's eye care and NHS shared care schemes.Our team of qualified optometrists and dispensing opticians offers one-to-one styling consultations, ensuring both optimal vision correction and aesthetic satisfaction. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous investment in advanced diagnostic equipment and staff development, supporting patient eye health with evidence-based practices and tailored solutions.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Children's Eye Tests
Colorimetry
Retinal Imaging
Visual Field Tests
Eyewear
NHS Eye Exams
Specialist Eye Care
Myopia Control
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 40-minute consultations for comprehensive eye examinations
- Our team provides one-to-one styling consultations for eyewear selection
- We invest in the latest eye care technology for accurate prescriptions
- We are the only local practice offering Colorimetry services for visual stress
- Our specialists provide expert children's eye care, including myopia control
What people say
Superb service
Knowledgeably and with patience
Best opticians
Spot on
Fabulous
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive 40-minute eye examinations combine traditional techniques with advanced technology for accurate vision assessment. Using retinal imaging and visual field tests, our qualified optometrists detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The extended consultation time allows thorough discussion of results and personalised eyecare advice, with options for NHS-funded and private examinations.
Contact Lenses
We offer specialist contact lens fittings for various vision requirements, including astigmatism and presbyopia. Our opticians provide detailed aftercare guidance and stock competitive prescription lenses. The service includes trial periods and follow-up appointments to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction, with options for daily, monthly, and extended wear lenses from leading manufacturers.
Children's Eye Tests
Our child-friendly eye examinations cater to patients from age 2, with play-based testing methods to ensure accurate results. We offer NHS-funded examinations for under-16s and myopia control programmes. The service includes specialist assessments for developmental vision issues and guidance for parents on identifying potential vision problems in children.
Colorimetry
This specialist service addresses visual stress symptoms through precision-tinted lenses. The assessment involves overlay testing and trial periods to determine optimal colour correction for reading difficulties. Particularly beneficial for dyslexic patients, the service includes follow-up support and custom lens fitting, combining clinical expertise with personalised care for improved reading comfort.
Retinal Imaging
Our retinal photography service creates detailed eye health records for early detection of conditions like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. The non-invasive imaging provides comparative data across visits, enabling proactive management of ocular health. This service forms part of comprehensive eye examinations and specialist monitoring programmes for existing eye conditions.
People
Joyce Terry
Practice Director
Joyce Terry leads our practice with over 40 years' experience in clinical optics, ensuring high standards of patient care and optical retail services.
Nigel Terry
Director & Dispensing Optician
Nigel Terry combines business leadership with specialist dispensing expertise, holding FBDO qualifications and extensive experience in precision lens fitting.
Catherine Curtis
Optometrist
Catherine Curtis provides expert eye examinations with specialist qualifications in glaucoma assessment and post-graduate clinical certifications in optometry.
Anne Shrimpton
Dispensing & Contact Lens Optician
Anne Shrimpton specialises in contact lens fittings and eyewear selection, holding FBDO CL accreditation and advanced qualifications in optical dispensing.
Beth Greenfield
Optical Advisor
Beth Greenfield offers expert guidance on eyewear selection, combining optical knowledge with styling expertise to help customers find frames that suit their needs.
Questions
What eye examination options are available?
We offer NHS-funded and private eye examinations, including 40-minute comprehensive tests with retinal imaging and specialist assessments for children and visual stress.
Do you provide children's eye care?
Yes, we conduct child-friendly eye tests from age 2, with NHS-funded examinations for under-16s and specialist myopia control programmes.
What specialist services do you offer?
We provide Colorimetry for visual stress, precision-tinted lenses, and participate in NHS shared care schemes for glaucoma and cataract post-operative checks.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or contact us directly via phone to schedule routine examinations, contact lens fittings, or specialist consultations.
What eyewear options are available?
We stock luxury designer brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent alongside budget-friendly options, with one-to-one styling consultations for perfect frame selection.
Reviews (1)
Sara Jenks
Sep 14, 2021
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Kind friendly environment. Child friendly. Thorough testing. Part of the minor eye care scheme. Any concerns with eyes. Infections, changes to eye sight contact them to support.
