Business Details
Expert Opticians in Hebburn | Hankinson Optometrists
Hankinson Optometrists is a dedicated optician practice located in Hebburn, serving the local community with comprehensive eye care services. With over 25 years of professional experience, our lead optometrist, Rebecca Hankinson Optometrists, provides expert vision assessments and personalized solutions for glasses, contact lenses, and ocular health. Utilising advanced diagnostic technology, we ensure accurate prescriptions and tailored recommendations to meet individual needs.Our services extend to housebound patients in Hebburn, Jarrow, Pelaw, and the wider South Tyneside and Gateshead areas. We maintain a broad selection of eyewear, including designer brands and affordable options, alongside responsible professional advice on lens choices and ocular care. Our practice prioritises thorough testing processes and long-term patient relationships, working daily to uphold high standards of service excellence in optical care.
Services
Eye examinations
Contact lenses
Prescription glasses
Lens fitting
Home visits
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of optometry experience.
- We offer home visits for housebound patients.
- Our practice provides comprehensive eye examinations.
- We stock a wide range of contact lenses.
- We give responsible personal advice on optical care.
Services
Eye examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations utilise cutting-edge technology to accurately determine prescriptions and identify optical requirements. The process evaluates both visual acuity and overall eye health, offering early detection of potential ocular conditions. Patients receive professional advice on suitable corrective solutions tailored to their specific visual needs.
Contact lenses
We provide comprehensive contact lens assessments and fitting services. Our selection includes daily disposable, monthly disposable and gas permeable lenses, with professional guidance on appropriate care products. Personal advice ensures optimal lens choices based on individual wearing habits and ocular requirements.
Prescription glasses
Our extensive collection features prescription glasses from top designer brands and standard collections. We offer comprehensive advice on frame selection to complement facial features while ensuring optimal visual correction. The service includes professional fitting and adjustment of spectacles for maximum comfort.
Home visits
We provide optician services for housebound patients across Hebburn, Jarrow, Pelaw and surrounding areas. This service includes comprehensive eye examinations and spectacle assessments in the patient's home environment. Professional optical care is delivered with consideration for individual mobility challenges.
Lens replacements
Lens replacement and repair services are available for damaged or outdated prescriptions. We offer varifocal, bifocal and single-vision lens options with professional fitting to existing frames. The service ensures continued visual correction while maintaining the integrity of chosen eyewear.
People
Rebecca Hankinson
Optometrist
Qualified optometrist with over 25 years' experience. Trained at City University, London and St Paul's Eye Hospital, Liverpool. Specialises in comprehensive eye examinations and ocular health assessments. Owns the Hebburn practice since 2001. Provides professional optical advice.
Questions
Do drivers require regular eye tests?
Drivers must meet legal eyesight requirements. While not legally required until age 70, regular tests ensure compliance with DVLA standards and road safety.
Can reading difficulties indicate vision problems?
Struggling with small print often indicates presbyopia. This age-related condition can be effectively corrected with appropriate prescription glasses.
Are home visit services available?
Yes, we provide optician services for housebound patients across Hebburn, Jarrow, Pelaw, and surrounding areas within South Tyneside and Gateshead.
How to choose suitable glasses frames?
Frame selection considers facial shape, personal style and visual requirements. Our professionals advise on flattering shapes and sizes to complement individual features.
Do children require early eye examinations?
Children should have eye tests by age 3. Regular assessments ensure timely detection of vision problems that could affect development and learning.
