Business Details
27 Years
experience
Independent Opticians in Dorchester
Established in 1999 by Gill Bowden and David and Jean Sproston, our practice was founded to offer a more personal experience than larger firms. Since their retirement, Lisa Gunning, who joined us in 2016 as a qualified Dispensing Optician and contact lens practitioner, has continued to uphold the high standards and principles upon which the business was built. We invest in cutting-edge diagnostics, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), which captures detailed retinal scans to detect subtle changes in eye health over time. Our team provides thorough eye examinations, expert advice on spectacles and lenses, and access to the latest technologies like MiSight 1 day daily disposable lenses for myopia control. We offer a free contact lens trial alongside flexible payment plans to meet individual lens requirements.Sustainability is important to us, evidenced by our contact lens recycling initiative. As part of the Eyeplan care scheme, we deliver inclusive eye care with added benefits like accidental damage cover and discounted family memberships. Our experienced professionals guide clients in selecting frames tailored to lifestyle, prescription, and facial features. We prioritise patient education, providing clear information about eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Our commitment to Dorchester is reflected in our approachable service and ongoing investment in advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Prescription Spectacles
OCT Scans
Eyeplan Membership
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience providing independent optician services in Dorchester
- We use Optical Coherence Tomography for advanced early detection of eye conditions
- Our team includes qualified Dispensing Opticians and contact lens practitioners
- Flexible payment plans available for contact lens requirements
- Part of the Eyeplan care scheme offering inclusive eye health coverage
Services
Eye Examinations
We provide comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic technology. Our tests check both vision correction needs and overall eye health. The Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan creates detailed retinal images to detect subtle changes over time. This enables early diagnosis of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration while ensuring accurate prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens services include fittings, trials and ongoing management. We offer myopia control lenses like MiSight 1 day disposables alongside monthly and daily wear options. Expert guidance ensures comfortable wear tailored to individual vision needs and lifestyles. A flexible payment plan covers regular replacements and care products for sustained eye health.
Prescription Spectacles
We supply prescription spectacles with a wide selection of frames and lenses. Expert dispensing considers facial features, lifestyle needs and prescription requirements. Options range from budget to designer brands including Dunhill and Calvin Klein. Personalised advice ensures optimal visual clarity and style for everyday wear or specific activities.
OCT Scans
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) provides detailed cross-sectional retinal scans. This technology detects early-stage eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The non-invasive procedure forms part of comprehensive eye health monitoring. Annual scans help track subtle changes that might affect long-term vision quality.
Eyeplan Membership
Our Eyeplan membership offers structured eyecare benefits including multiple eye examinations yearly. Members receive discounts on glasses, accidental damage cover and family rate options. This preventive approach ensures ongoing vision correction and eye health monitoring through regular professional check-ups with guaranteed service standards.
People
Lisa Gunning
Lead Optician
Lisa joined Sproston & Bowden Opticians in 2016 as a qualified Dispensing Optician and contact lens practitioner. She has maintained the practice's founding principles while implementing advanced diagnostic technologies like OCT scanning. Her leadership focuses on patient-centred care and accessible eyecare solutions for Dorchester residents.
Gill Bowden
Co-founder
Gill Bowden co-founded Sproston & Bowden Opticians in 1999 after working in larger optical firms. She helped establish the practice's reputation for personal service before retiring. Her legacy of high standards continues to influence the practice's approach to vision correction and eye health management.
Questions
What eye examination services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanning. These tests check vision correction needs while detecting early signs of eye conditions like glaucoma.
What eyewear options are available?
We stock a wide range of prescription spectacles from budget frames to designer brands including Dunhill and Calvin Klein. Our team provides expert advice on frame selection based on facial features and lifestyle.
What is Eyeplan membership?
Eyeplan is a structured eyecare scheme offering regular eye examinations, discounted glasses, accidental damage cover and family membership options with guaranteed service standards.
Do you offer myopia management for children?
Yes, we participate in the Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Programme with MiSight 1 day daily disposable lenses that help control childhood myopia progression through clinical evidence-based technology.
