Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Sudbury
Established in 1995, Drage & Tozer Opticians is an independent practice serving Sudbury and surrounding areas. Founded by Helen Drage and Sandra Tozer, we have built a reputation for delivering expert eye care and professional advice through our team of experienced professionals. Our modern, wheelchair-friendly premises in Siam Place offers comprehensive services including eye examinations, contact lens fittings, spectacle dispensing, and hearing care. We invest continuously in advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure high-standard assessments and maintain a welcoming environment with personal service.Our Eyecare Plan provides subscription-based access to regular check-ups and discounts on products. With over 25 years of local presence, we combine clinical expertise with community-focused care, offering tailored solutions for adults, children, and sports enthusiasts. Our commitment extends to dry eye assessments, colorimetry for visual stress, and specialist hearing tests conducted by qualified audiologists.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Spectacles
Hearing Care
Dry Eye Assessments
Colorimetry
Children's Eye Care
Sports Eyewear
Sunglasses
Ear Wax Removal
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in independent optician care
- Our team includes qualified audiologists and specialist dispensing opticians
- We invest in advanced diagnostic equipment including OCT scanning
- We provide a welcoming environment with personal, one-to-one consultations
- Our Eyecare Plan offers comprehensive coverage with substantial discounts
What people say
Friendly staff
Thorough examinations
Modern facilities
Personalised service
Expert advice
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations assess both vision clarity and eye health using advanced diagnostic technology. The process includes OCT scanning to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Patients receive detailed explanations of their results and tailored recommendations for corrective solutions.
Contact Lenses
We offer specialist contact lens fittings for all prescriptions including astigmatism and multifocal lenses. Our dedicated contact lens centre provides trial lenses and ongoing aftercare support. The service includes MiSight lenses for myopia control in children and modern high-oxygen permeable options.
Spectacles
Our independent practice offers over 500 frame choices with expert dispensing advice to ensure optimal fit and vision correction. We provide specialist sports eyewear, children's spectacles, and sunglasses with UV protection. All purchases include professional adjustments and aftercare.
Hearing Care
Our audiology services include free hearing assessments and ear wax removal using microsuction technology. We supply a range of hearing aids tailored to individual needs and budgets. The service is delivered by qualified audiologists in our purpose-designed facilities.
Dry Eye Assessments
Specialist dry eye consultations identify causes of ocular discomfort through detailed tear film analysis. We provide tailored treatment plans incorporating advanced lubricants and environmental advice. The service includes follow-up appointments to monitor improvement and adjust management strategies.
People
Helen Drage
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 25 years' experience in independent optician care. Specialises in patient consultations and practice development. Committed to maintaining high clinical standards and community engagement.
Sandra Tozer
Co-Founder
Co-founder dedicated to optical practice management and professional training. Focuses on ensuring technical excellence in eye care delivery. Maintains strong links with local healthcare providers for patient referrals.
Jason Searle
Audiologist
Qualified audiologist providing specialist hearing assessments and solutions. Winner of Essilor's Audiology Practice of the Year award. Expert in modern hearing aid technology and ear health management.
Questions
What services do you offer besides eye examinations?
We provide contact lens fittings, spectacle dispensing, hearing care assessments, dry eye consultations, and colorimetry testing for visual stress.
Do you offer children's eye care services?
Yes, we specialise in children's eye examinations and spectacle fitting, with a dedicated children's eyewear range and family eyecare plans.
What payment options are available?
We offer subscription-based Eyecare Plans from £9/month or pay-as-you-go pricing for individual services like eye exams and contact lens appointments.
Can you help with hearing aid requirements?
Our qualified audiologist provides free hearing assessments and supplies various hearing aids tailored to individual needs and budgets.
Do you have emergency eye care services?
Yes, we offer unscheduled emergency appointments for urgent eye care needs with immediate access to diagnostic equipment.
What makes your practice different?
We combine 25+ years' local experience with advanced diagnostic technology in a welcoming environment, offering both eye and hearing care under one roof.
