Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Opticians in Worcester for Expert Eye Care
Established in 1974, Tunnell Vision has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care in Worcester for nearly five decades. Our family-owned practice combines cutting-edge technology with personalized service, offering expert eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and a curated selection of premium spectacles and sunglasses. With a team of qualified optometrists, dispensing opticians, and audiologists, we prioritize patient care through hospital-grade diagnostic equipment and tailored treatment plans. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our adoption of digital slit lamps, optomap retinal imaging, and OCT scans for early disease detection.We maintain strong relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless referrals while delivering bespoke solutions for complex prescriptions and specialized vision needs. Our dedication to quality extends to our workshop, where skilled technicians assemble and repair eyewear to exacting standards. As an independent practice, we focus on individualized attention rather than mass-market approaches, ensuring every customer receives expert advice on frame selection, lens technology, and long-term eye health management.
Services
Eye Examinations
Hearing Tests
Contact Lens Checks
Myopia Control
Spectacles
Sunglasses
Contact Lenses
Lens Fitting
Dry Eye Treatment
Low Vision Aids
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in independent opticianry
- Our team includes specialists in complex prescriptions and eye conditions
- We use hospital-grade diagnostic equipment for precise eye health assessments
- Our on-site workshop ensures quality eyewear assembly and repairs
- We offer personalized myopia control solutions for children
What people say
Beyond dedicated to results
Best opticians in Worcester
Enhanced eyesight experience
Professional and reassuring
Excellent service continuity
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use hospital-grade technology to assess vision and eye health. Qualified optometrists perform detailed tests for visual acuity, glaucoma screening, and retinal imaging. We offer standard NHS sight tests and extended examinations with OCT scans for early detection of eye conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Hearing Tests
Professional hearing assessments conducted by HCPC-registered audiologists using calibrated equipment. The 30-minute tests evaluate hearing sensitivity across frequencies and include recommendations for hearing aid solutions tailored to individual needs and budgets. Available for private and NHS patients with specialist referrals.
Contact Lens Checks
Specialist contact lens consultations ensure optimal vision correction and eye health. Our Contact Lens Optician performs detailed assessments of lens fit, visual acuity, and eye condition. We offer regular check-ups for existing users and fittings for new wearers, including specialist lenses for complex prescriptions and myopia control.
Myopia Control
Advanced myopia management for children using specialized contact lenses and spectacle technology. Our program includes comprehensive eye exams, family history analysis, and lifestyle guidance to slow myopia progression. We offer MiSight daily lenses and Hoya MiYOSMART spectacle lenses with personalized treatment plans.
Spectacles
Premium spectacle frames and lenses from designer brands including Cartier, Ray-Ban, and Oakley. Our qualified dispensing opticians provide expert advice on frame selection, lens technology, and prescription requirements. We offer single vision, bifocal, and varifocal lenses with specialist coatings for UV protection and reduced glare.
People
Dominic Tunnell
Optometrist
Third-generation optician leading the practice since 2005, with over 30 years of experience in complex prescriptions and eye health management. Specializes in dry eye treatment and low vision solutions.
Karen Tunnell
Practice Manager
Co-owner managing daily operations since 1997, ensuring high standards of patient care and practice administration. Oversees staff training and maintains quality control across all services.
Rob Bird
Clinical Audiologist
HCPC-registered audiologist providing hearing healthcare since 2017. Specializes in hearing aid fittings and diagnostic assessments, offering personalized solutions for various hearing impairments.
Fran
Dispensing Optician
Experienced dispensing optician with specialist qualifications in low vision care. Provides expert advice on frame selection, lens technology, and prescription requirements for complex visual needs.
Heather
Dispensing Optician
Qualified dispensing optician specializing in sports vision solutions and prescription eyewear. Offers tailored advice on frame and lens combinations for active lifestyles and professional requirements.
Questions
What eye examination options are available?
We offer standard NHS sight tests for eligible patients and comprehensive extended exams with OCT scans. Private appointments include detailed retinal imaging and glaucoma screening using hospital-grade equipment.
How do I book an appointment?
Private customers can book online for eye exams, while NHS patients should call us directly. Hearing tests and contact lens consultations require phone bookings through our reception team.
What payment plans exist for eyewear?
We offer Eyeplan health schemes starting at £10/month and Practice Plan direct debits for contact lens wearers. Both include discounts on spectacles, lenses, and accessories.
Do you cater to sports vision needs?
Yes, we provide prescription sports frames and sunglasses from brands like Oakley and Rudy Project. Our specialists fit protective eyewear for rugby, skiing, and other high-impact activities.
What myopia control options exist for children?
We offer MiSight daily contact lenses and Hoya MiYOSMART spectacle lenses. Our program includes family history analysis, lifestyle guidance, and regular progress monitoring to slow myopia development.
Are low vision services available?
Three of our dispensing opticians hold specialist qualifications in low vision care. We provide magnifiers, visual aids, and customized solutions for macular degeneration and other vision impairments.
Reviews (7)
Paul Fry
Nov 21, 2021
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One of the best opticians i have been with no messing you are give you the advice you need and is always willnng to help there customers out very friendly never would go to another options. these people are well clued up when coming to helping customers with glasses and any enquires you have. glad i found this opticians would defently recommend to anyone
Kevin Pickett
Sep 12, 2021
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Yet another great service yesterday by Dom and his team. Special shout out to Trudy who did a great job for Juls and myself. Great aero and real people 👍👏🏻
Carmen Schadler
Jul 14, 2021
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Started off as a lovely opticians. However, a few years back I told them I was going to be late for my appointment due to traffic which they said was fine. When I went in they told me I was too late for my appointment, I had to kick off to eventually get seen 15 minutes later. Another instance where I tried getting an appointment few months back over the phone to be greeted by a rude receptionist who wasn't helpful when I tried to get an appointment, which was urgent and she was not bothered that I wanted to leave the opticians. I also had been prescribed the wrong lenses, one was long sighted
Steve Porter
Jun 12, 2021
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Excellent service and great staff. Came through when I lost my only pair of glasses, sorting everything and getting me a new pair in less time than it took me to have a bite to eat!
Caroline Mutt
Sep 23, 2020
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FANTASTIC SERVICE - DURING AN EYE TEST GILL FOUND A PROBLEM WITH MY EYE AND ARRANGED AN APPOINT AT BIRMINGHAM EYE HOSPITAL THE SAME DAY - NOW ALL SORTED THANKS TO KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS
Ian Langston
Sep 12, 2020
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Having a complex prescription and returning 7 pairs of spectacles over a two year period from 2 opticians , Dominic Tunnell and his great team managed the correct prescription at the first time of asking . Exceptional service from start to finish.
Greg Smith
Sep 03, 2020
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I've been going to Dominic for my glasses and contact lenses for over 20 years. It's a much more personal experience than specsavers and the staff go out of their way to make sure you leave happy! Highly Recommended!
