Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Opticians in Llandrindod Wells
Established in 1928, our Llandrindod Wells practice has built a reputation for excellence in eye care. With over four decades of combined experience, our team utilises state-of-the-art equipment to deliver comprehensive services including advanced OCT scanning, precision spectacles, and contact lens fittings. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our on-site optical laboratory, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and rapid turnaround times.We prioritise patient-centred care, offering tailored solutions for all ages, from children's eye exams to low vision assessments. Our optometrists are trained to address urgent eye conditions, providing timely interventions that eliminate the need for hospital referrals in many cases.
Services
Spectacles
Contact Lenses
Eye Examinations
OCT Scans
Children's Eye Care
Low Vision Assessments
Dyslexia Visual Support
Sunglasses
NHS Eye Tests
Optical Laboratory Services
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of combined experience in optometry and optical care.
- Our on-site optical laboratory ensures precision and rapid spectacle production.
- We utilise 3D OCT scanning for early detection of eye conditions up to 5 years earlier.
- Our team includes specialists in low vision assessments and dyslexia-related visual support.
- We offer urgent eye care consultations without requiring GP referrals.
Services
OCT Eye Examinations
Our OCT eye examinations use 3D optical coherence tomography to detect eye conditions up to 5 years earlier than traditional methods. This non-invasive scan provides high-definition cross-sectional images of the retina, enabling early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other ocular diseases. Ideal for patients seeking advanced preventive eye care.
Children's Eye Care
Specialised eye examinations for children ensure proper visual development from an early age. Our practice features a dedicated children's area with engaging frames and a playful environment to make exams stress-free. We address common issues like focusing difficulties and provide tinted lenses for dyslexia-related visual stress.
Contact Lenses
We offer comprehensive contact lens fittings including daily disposables, monthly replacements, and gas permeable lenses. Our optometrists assess suitability and provide aftercare to ensure comfort and safety. Specialist lenses are available for complex prescriptions and astigmatism correction.
Spectacles
Our independent practice provides designer frames from brands like Gucci, Silhouette, and Police alongside budget-friendly options. With an on-site laboratory, we ensure precise lens manufacturing and offer same-day spectacles in select cases. All frames include UV protection for ocular health.
Low Vision Assessments
Tailored assessments for patients with significant vision loss identify practical solutions to improve daily life. We provide magnifiers, task lighting, and adaptive tools funded by the NHS. Our optometrists coordinate with social services for comprehensive support and rehabilitation programs.
People
Lloyd Jones
Optometrist
BSc (Hons), MCOptom qualified optometrist with over 40 years' experience in clinical practice. Specialises in advanced diagnostic techniques and urgent eye care management.
Elena Jones
Optometrist
BSc (Hons), MCOptom optometrist specialising in children's vision development and dyslexia-related visual support. Provides expert contact lens fittings and ocular health assessments.
Bridget Forbes
Dispensing Assistant
Experienced dispensing assistant offering expert guidance on frame selection and lens options to meet individual prescription requirements and lifestyle needs.
Helen Lewis
Dispensing Assistant
Skilled in patient consultations and spectacle dispensing, providing tailored advice on lens coatings and frame durability for optimal visual comfort.
Sarah Yorston
Dispensing Assistant
Specialises in children's eyewear solutions, offering practical advice on durable frames and UV-protective lenses for young patients.
Questions
What is an OCT eye examination?
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is a 3D scanning technology that detects eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration up to 5 years earlier than traditional methods.
Who qualifies for NHS-funded eye tests?
NHS eye tests are available for those aged 60+, diabetics, glaucoma patients, and individuals under 19 in full-time education. Specific state benefit recipients also qualify.
How quickly can I get my spectacles?
With our on-site laboratory, we can supply complete spectacles within 24 hours in many cases using our stock of premium lenses.
Can tinted lenses help with dyslexia?
Yes, our Intuitive Colorimeter testing identifies precise tint colours that can significantly improve reading ability for individuals with dyslexia-related visual stress.
Do you handle urgent eye problems?
Our optometrists are trained to assess and manage acute eye conditions, often eliminating the need for hospital referrals through prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Reviews (4)
Gordon Wood
May 29, 2020
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So here are my thoughts. Gentleman who tested my eyes made me feel unwelcome and awkward. He repeatedly ignored my polite requests to explain why the prescription he was suggesting seemed blurred and worse than that in my current spectacles. Eventually he told me not to worry as my eyes would adapt to the new perscription. I had a similar experience with another Optician years ago, which resulted in me being left with a useless pair of specs, so I was a trifle apprehensive. Then I went out into the area where new frames are. Here a Lady asked to look at my glasses, disappeared out the back with
Ron Edwards
Dec 09, 2018
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As a patient of many years standing ,I've all ways been aware of the professional and caring way they treat there customers make you feel at ease ,you get clear and straight forward advice ,from all of the staff ,thank you
Lee Bryan
Oct 28, 2018
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Awful service and extremely rude ownership
I asked this company to put new lenses into an existing frame, having used them only a month or so previously for a new pair of glasses. Whilst the service on the first pair was adequate my recent experience has been terrible to say the least. Towards the end of March the company called me to advise that my glasses were ready for collection. When I visited on 29/3/18 to collect the glasses I noticed a mark on the right lens that appeared to be a scratch. The staff member quickly dismissed it as simply not been cleaned properly and proceeded to wipe them
I asked this company to put new lenses into an existing frame, having used them only a month or so previously for a new pair of glasses. Whilst the service on the first pair was adequate my recent experience has been terrible to say the least. Towards the end of March the company called me to advise that my glasses were ready for collection. When I visited on 29/3/18 to collect the glasses I noticed a mark on the right lens that appeared to be a scratch. The staff member quickly dismissed it as simply not been cleaned properly and proceeded to wipe them
Elaine Matheson
Jul 19, 2017
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Amazed at the very quick repair within 1/2 hour of a favourite pair of glasses, where the frame was broken at the hinge!
