Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Hastings
Established in 1949, we have dedicated ourselves to providing independent, high-quality eye care across Hastings, Lewes, Tenterden, and Rye. Our practice combines traditional thoroughness with cutting-edge technology, including the Optomap retinal scanner, to ensure comprehensive eye health assessments. As independent opticians, we curate products from leading manufacturers, offering a diverse selection of frames, lenses, and contact lenses at competitive prices. Our commitment lies in prioritising patient needs without pressure to purchase, fostering trust through transparency and expertise. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers personalised service, ensuring every client feels valued and informed throughout their eye care journey.We maintain strong partnerships with local hospitals, including Conquest and William Harvey clinics, reinforcing our dedication to community-focused healthcare. Regularly updating our frame collections allows patients to access the latest styles while benefiting from our technical proficiency and attentive aftercare. Our reputation, built on generations of family trust and positive testimonials, reflects our unwavering focus on excellence in optometry.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Orthokeratology
Retinal Screening
Children's Eyecare
Dry Eye Treatment
Frame Selection
Lens Fitting
Vision Testing
Aftercare Services
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of independent optometry expertise in East Sussex
- Our practice utilises advanced diagnostic technology including Optomap retinal scanning
- We provide unbiased product recommendations from leading global manufacturers
- Our team maintains partnerships with local hospital eye clinics for specialist referrals
- We guarantee competitive pricing across our full range of optical products
Associations and certifications
- Conquest Hospital
- William Harvey Hospital
What people say
Thorough examination
Friendly staff
Excellent service
Professional and knowledgeable
Attentive service
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations combine traditional techniques with advanced technology like Optomap retinal scanning. Each test assesses visual acuity, eye health, and potential vision problems while providing detailed explanations of results. Patients receive personalised recommendations for corrective lenses or specialist referrals when needed.
Contact Lenses
We offer specialist contact lens fittings for various vision requirements including multifocal and astigmatism correction. Our opticians provide detailed instruction on proper insertion, removal, and care while ensuring optimal comfort and visual clarity through trial lenses and follow-up assessments.
Orthokeratology
This non-surgical vision correction treatment uses specially designed rigid lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea. Ideal for children and young adults with progressing short-sightedness, our practitioners monitor effectiveness through regular corneal topography scans and visual acuity tests during the treatment process.
Retinal Screening
Using Optomap ultra-widefield imaging, we capture 80% of the retina in a single scan to detect early signs of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. This painless, non-invasive procedure forms part of our comprehensive eye examinations for patients aged 12 and above.
Children's Eyecare
Our child-friendly eye examinations assess visual development, focusing ability, and eye coordination. We specialise in treating common childhood vision problems through prescription glasses, vision therapy, or specialist referrals while providing guidance for parents on maintaining healthy visual habits.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, orthokeratology, retinal screening, children's eyecare, and dry eye treatment, along with prescription glasses and specialist lens solutions.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or contact your preferred location directly via phone to schedule an eye examination or follow-up consultation with our opticians.
Do you accept NHS eye tests?
As approved providers for Conquest and William Harvey hospitals, we offer NHS-funded eye examinations for eligible patients with appropriate referrals from local healthcare providers.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, cash, and contactless payments in-store. Specific payment options may vary slightly between our four practice locations.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent eye care cases during operating hours and can arrange specialist referrals through our hospital partnerships when required.
What makes you different from chain opticians?
As independent opticians since 1949, we offer unbiased product recommendations, personalised service from experienced practitioners, and stronger community healthcare partnerships compared to national chain stores.
Reviews (4)
Just Diamond
Jun 19, 2021
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All staff extremely professional and helpful and nothing is a problem fir them..wouldn't go anywhere else..expensive but you get a fantastic service and excellent choice of glasses..
Lonnie Morris
May 21, 2021
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All the staff- receptionists, opticians and dispensers are excellent professionals. Very thorough and knowledgeable. Very warm and kind with it. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.
William Odonnell
Nov 01, 2020
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In 60 years of eye tests. Have never had the experience as good as Wilson and Wilson and Hancock thank you.
Emily Wilkinson
Dec 11, 2017
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I've been going here for around 18 years. The staff are all great - from reception to the opticians. They're a bit old-school with note taking, but it means that each time you're seen they take the care to read them. They have always been very helpful if I've got a problem and will aim to sort any issues out as soon as possible.
