Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Opticians in Hove
Barnard Optometrists is a long-established, independent opticians in Hove, providing clinical eye care, contact lenses, and glasses for over 40 years. Founded in 1979 by Professor Simon Barnard, we specialise in paediatric eye care, myopia management, and advanced vision solutions. Our commitment to clinical excellence is underscored by longer appointments, allowing us to understand individual needs, explain findings thoroughly, and formulate personalized management plans. We utilise state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including Optical Coherence Tomography and Optomap imaging, to identify early signs of eye conditions. Our highly experienced optometrists hold advanced qualifications in paediatric optometry, contact lens fitting, and ocular therapeutics, ensuring we remain at the forefront of optometric advancements.As an independent practice, we source products globally to provide tailored solutions, whether for lenses, frames, or contact lenses. Our preventative approach prioritises early detection of eye conditions, ensuring optimal eye health and comfort. We maintain affiliations with professional bodies, including the Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists, reinforcing our dedication to industry standards. Our team is known for compassionate care, particularly with neurodiverse patients, and we pride ourselves on a legacy of trust and expertise that spans decades. We serve residents of Brighton, Hove, and surrounding areas, offering both NHS and private eye care services.
Services
Eye Tests
Contact Lenses
Glasses
Children's Vision
Visual Assessments
Myopia Management
Dry Eye Management
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer longer appointments to ensure thorough understanding and tailored eye care plans
- Our optometrists hold advanced qualifications in paediatric and complex eye care
- We utilise cutting-edge diagnostic technologies like OCT and Optomap imaging
- As an independent practice, we source the best global products for your needs
- We prioritise preventative care with early detection of eye health conditions
What people say
Fantastic with autistic children
Personalised management plans
Proven myopia control success
Compassionate paediatric expertise
Trusted multi-generational care
Services
Eye Tests
Comprehensive eye examinations tailored to individual needs using advanced diagnostic technology. Our hour-long tests include assessment of vision clarity, eye coordination, and overall eye health. We identify early signs of systemic conditions like diabetes, ensuring preventative care aligned with personal visual demands.
Contact Lenses
Specialist contact lens fitting for all prescriptions including astigmatism, multifocals, and irregular corneas. We offer extended depth of field lenses and transition technology for outdoor enthusiasts, with independent sourcing to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction tailored to individual ocular needs.
Children's Vision
Expert eye examinations for children from infancy, specialising in neurodiverse patients with dyslexia, ADHD, and developmental delays. We provide early detection of lazy eye and binocular vision disorders, with a proven track record in managing visual stress and learning-related vision problems through precision tinting and developmental assessments.
Myopia Management
Proactive intervention to slow progressive myopia in children using evidence-based strategies. Our program combines orthokeratology, atropine therapy, and lifestyle guidance to reduce the risk of high myopia complications such as retinal detachment and macular degeneration, supported by ongoing monitoring and specialist diagnostic equipment.
Dry Eye Management
Holistic treatment for chronic dry eye symptoms including blepharitis and evaporative dry eye. Utilising the Oculus K5 for tear film analysis and BlephEx treatments, we implement customised management plans combining lid hygiene, nutritional support, and advanced lubricants to restore ocular surface health and long-term comfort.
People
Jerome Chin Aleong
Principal Optometrist
Qualified optometrist with over 20 years' experience at Barnard Optometrists. Holds advanced certifications in paediatric optometry, contact lens fitting, and myopia management through the College of Optometrists and Brian Holden Institute. Recognised for expertise in neurodiverse patient care.
Sandip Doshi
Principal Optometrist
PhD-qualified optometrist with 34 years' clinical experience, specialising in complex contact lens work and ocular pathology. Former academic and industry consultant, published internationally on vision sciences. Recognised expert in refractive management and ocular therapeutics.
Questions
At what age should children have their first eye test?
We recommend initial eye examinations at 6 months of age, with follow-ups at 3 years and before starting school. Earlier assessment is advised if there's a family history of eye conditions or developmental concerns.
What technology do you use for eye examinations?
Our diagnostic suite includes Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for retinal layer imaging, Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, and Humphrey visual field analyser for comprehensive eye health assessment.
How do you manage myopia progression in children?
We employ evidence-based strategies combining orthokeratology, low-dose atropine therapy, and lifestyle modification, supported by biometric monitoring to track axial length changes and adjust interventions accordingly.
Are your optometrists qualified for complex cases?
Our clinical team holds specialist postgraduate qualifications in paediatric optometry, ocular therapeutics, and contact lens management, with over 60 combined years of experience in complex vision care.
Can you help with visual stress in reading?
Yes, we conduct detailed visual assessments for learning-related vision issues, offering precision tinted lenses through Intuitive Colorimetry and vision therapy programs to address binocular coordination problems affecting reading.
Reviews (7)
Samantha Wootton
May 05, 2021
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My children and myself have been going here for years and always feel happy that things have been explained to me. Jerome has been very supportive with everything Ive been going through. The reception staff have been extremely helpful and kind. Would highly recommend them.
Cee Gee
Dec 13, 2020
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Jerome has looked after my eyes since 2011 and I could not recommend him more highly. Aside from his highest standard of care and professionalism, I always come away from each appointment more informed and with more insight. I also like the independent model of the smaller opticians which, in my view, has the customer at the heart of their consultancy and care without influence from corporate targets or commitments to the supply chain. The customer service and admin back up from Cindy and the team has always been top notch too!
Anne Duke
Nov 23, 2020
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I recently had my eyes tested at Barnard Associates. Francesca Andersson carried out the examination. The initial testing was carried out efficiently and in a friendly manner by the highly professional optometrist. My distant vision prescription was unchanged, but my near vision had deteriorated and reading glasses were recommended. The internal structure of my eyes was then examined and a detailed description of the health of my eyes given. All was well. After the testing I was assisted when choosing some reading glasses, which were ready for collection within a few days. Thank you, I would thoroughly
Simon Burgess
Nov 22, 2020
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I have been going to Barnard's for about five years. Much better service than High Street opticians they diagnosed something missed elsewhere and have always taken care very good care and interest in my eye health and needs. Strongly recommended.
King Maker
Nov 15, 2020
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Francesca at Barnards recently gave our one year old his first eye-test. We were a little concerned how it might go but we needn't have worried because Francesca was as kind and professional as can be. She handled the baby's tests perfectly. I was recommended to use this Optician and now I understand why, they are kind, professional, friendly and have a lovely human touch.
Lynn Mackenzie Denness
Nov 09, 2020
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Highly recommend this Optometrists, my 4 year old has been treated by Jerome- he is just fantastic with children - put him completely at ease. The customer service is excellent, they really go above and beyond- and helped us out massively during the lock-down by fixing my sons glasses at short notice.
Julie Plackett
Sep 26, 2020
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I can hardly believe the difference in the unparalleled level of care provided by Jerome Chin Aleong at Barnard Optometrists, compared with previous opticians I've consulted over the past thirty years! Jerome took time to explain my treatment options for symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction which had plagued me for months, and following his advice I am now symptom free. Now I also have a new pair of glasses which Jerome helped me to choose, and I am really delighted with them. Everyone in the practice is friendly and welcoming, and I cannot recommend them highly enough... just wish I had discovered
