Business Details
Professional Eye Care & Eyewear Solutions in Liverpool
At Millicans Opticians, we prioritise clinical excellence in eye care, delivering comprehensive examinations that assess both internal and external eye health. Our practice combines advanced diagnostic technology, including retinal photography and glaucoma screening, with a commitment to patient education. We specialise in tailored eyewear solutions, offering designer frames, children's spectacles, and sports-specific eyewear.Our dedicated team provides personalised contact lens plans and myopia management strategies for young patients. With two accessible locations in Huyton and Old Swan, we maintain rigorous hygiene standards while delivering NHS-funded eye care services. Our audiologist-led hearing assessments and discreet hearing aid solutions further demonstrate our holistic approach to sensory health.
Services
Eye Examination
Eyewear
Contact Lenses
Myopia Management
Colorimetry
Hearing Tests
Children's Eyecare
Glaucoma Screening
Cataract Assessment
Contact Lens Fitting
Highlights and features
- We utilise advanced diagnostic technology for comprehensive eye health assessments
- Our qualified dispensing opticians provide expert eyewear fitting services
- Personalised contact lens plans with hassle-free delivery and aftercare
- Specialised myopia management programmes for children's vision development
- Audiologist-led hearing assessments with discreet hearing aid solutions
What people say
Lovely staff
Very welcoming
Thorough examinations
Accommodating with children
A* rating
Services
Eye Examination
Our comprehensive eye examinations utilise advanced diagnostic technology to assess both vision quality and ocular health. Qualified opticians perform detailed assessments of internal and external eye structures, including retinal photography and glaucoma screening. The examination process includes binocular vision assessment and cataract detection, with specialist attention to children's vision development.
Contact Lenses
We offer tailored contact lens solutions with professional fitting services for soft, gas permeable, and multifocal lenses. Our Contact+ plan provides hassle-free delivery and aftercare, including free trial lenses with every eye examination. Patients receive expert guidance on lens selection based on individual lifestyle requirements and ocular health considerations.
Myopia Management
Specialised programmes address progressive short-sightedness in children through orthokeratology, multifocal contact lenses, and modified spectacle designs. Our opticians provide evidence-based interventions to slow myopia progression while ensuring comfortable vision correction. Regular monitoring tracks visual development and treatment effectiveness over time.
Hearing Tests
Conducted by qualified audiologist Matthew Kearon-Warrilow, our hearing assessments diagnose various types of hearing loss through comprehensive testing. The service includes tinnitus evaluation and recommendations for discreet hearing solutions, with access to rechargeable hearing aids featuring up to five-year warranties and lifetime aftercare support.
Colorimetry
Specialist colourimetry assessments identify optimal tinted lenses to alleviate visual stress symptoms. This service benefits individuals experiencing reading difficulties or light sensitivity through precision-tinted eyewear solutions. The assessment process determines specific colour requirements to enhance visual comfort and reading performance.
People
Matthew Kearon-Warrilow
Audiologist
Qualified audiologist since 2013 with expertise in hearing assessments and wax removal. Provides personalised hearing solutions after comprehensive diagnostic testing. Specialises in matching patients with discreet hearing aids tailored to individual lifestyle needs.
Questions
What eye care services are available for children?
We provide free NHS eye screenings for children under 16 with modern spectacle frames available. Our specialists conduct thorough assessments for long/short-sightedness and astigmatism, offering child-friendly consultations and plastic lenses for safety.
What myopia management options exist for children?
We implement evidence-based interventions including orthokeratology, multifocal contact lenses, and modified spectacle designs to slow myopia progression. Regular monitoring ensures optimal visual development outcomes for young patients.
Are hearing assessments available at your practices?
Yes, qualified audiologist Matthew Kearon-Warrilow conducts comprehensive hearing tests at both locations. We diagnose various hearing losses and provide discreet solutions including rechargeable hearing aids with lifetime aftercare support.
What eyewear options do you provide?
We offer designer brands, sports-specific eyewear, and children's frames with NHS vouchers available. Our selection includes precision-tinted lenses for visual stress relief and specialist glasses for binocular vision requirements.
How can I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online through our website for eye examinations, contact lens fittings, or hearing assessments. Our staff will contact you to confirm your appointment details at either Huyton or Old Swan practice.
Reviews (7)
Lynn McLean
Dec 22, 2021
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Ive been coming here for many years. The staff at Millicans are always friendly and helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I would definitely recommend.
Jennifer
Nov 28, 2020
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Lovely staff. Very welcoming. Always had my eyes tested here and will continue to do so. My children always feel relaxed here when getting their eyes tested. Always accomodating with young children. Opticians are always very thorough and explain everything as they go along. The staff in general are amazing and always helpful. A* rating!
Anthony Clatworthy
Oct 30, 2020
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Amazing experience. Great friendly staff who can't do enough for you. Purchased two pairs of reading glasses. Very good value for money and wide range to choose from. Would defiantly recommend to friends and family
Aidan Hughes
Aug 27, 2020
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Excellent service and staff were really helpful. Comprehensive eye test, staff were very patient and didn't feel rushed like the big chains, and I am very happy with my glasses. Definitely would recommend this quality independent opticians!
Denise Roper
Aug 23, 2020
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I would like to highly recommend this fantastic opticians in Huyton village. Nothing was to much trouble for the efficient and friendly staff. I was tested and fitted for new glasses which was a quick and painless process and I look forward to going back to collect my new glasses
Lauren Bond
Jul 30, 2020
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Every time I have been to Millicans Huyton have always had a great experience. Staff are all really helpful and professional, they go above and beyond to help you with whatever you need. I will not go anywhere else now and I always recommend it to everyone I know.
Margaret Lathom
Jul 30, 2020
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Ive been a customer of Millicans for many years now. I couldnt ask for a better opticians. All the staff are lovely and welcoming every time I enter the shop. I have been seen by Both John and Michelle, on separate occasions who are both great opticians. Theres a huge range of glasses to choose from. Would highly recommend
