Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Opticians in Hadleigh, Essex
Established over 35 years ago, Forbes Opticians has been serving the Hadleigh community with comprehensive eye care solutions. Our practice combines advanced diagnostic technology with personalized service to address the unique visual needs of each patient. We specialise in eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and prescription spectacles, including designer frames tailored to individual budgets. Our team prioritises continuity of care, ensuring patients see the same optician for consistent treatment. With a focus on preventative care, we utilise cutting-edge equipment like OCT scanning to detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.Our commitment to extended appointment times allows thorough consultations, while our location on Hadleigh High Street ensures accessibility for local residents. We cater to all ages, offering child-friendly eye exams and specialised computer vision assessments. As an independent practice, we maintain strict quality standards without compromising affordability. Our expertise extends to managing complex cases, including diabetic eye health and dry eye syndrome. Customer satisfaction remains central to our operations, reflected in our welcoming environment and attentive aftercare services.
Services
Eye Examinations
Children's Eye Care
Contact Lenses
Spectacles
Retinal Photography
Computer Vision Syndrome
Eye Health Checks
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of local optician experience in Hadleigh
- Advanced OCT scanning for early eye disease detection
- Personalised eye exams with extended appointment times
- Free contact lens trial for first-time users
- Specialist computer vision syndrome assessments
Services
Eye Examinations
Comprehensive eye examinations tailored to individual needs, using advanced diagnostic technology. Our optometrists assess visual acuity and eye health, screening for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The service includes personalised recommendations for corrective lenses and preventative care strategies.
Children's Eye Care
Specialised eye examinations for children using engaging, game-based techniques. We assess visual development, detect early signs of conditions like amblyopia, and provide age-appropriate vision correction solutions. Our approach ensures accurate results while maintaining a comfortable environment for young patients.
Contact Lenses
Contact lens consultations including trial fittings and aftercare. We offer a range of lens types and provide comprehensive training for proper insertion, removal, and maintenance. The service includes follow-up appointments to ensure optimal comfort and eye health.
Retinal Photography
Advanced retinal imaging using Optical Coherence Tomography to detect early signs of eye diseases. This non-invasive scan provides detailed cross-sectional images of the retina, enabling precise diagnosis and monitoring of conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Specialised assessments for computer-related visual discomfort. We analyse focusing ability and binocular vision at screen distances, providing tailored solutions including ergonomic advice and precision lens prescriptions to reduce eye strain and headaches.
Questions
What eye examinations do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, children's eye care, contact lens fittings, and specialist computer vision assessments using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
Yes, we handle urgent cases like sudden vision changes, retinal tears, and foreign objects in the eye with immediate appointments.
How do you detect eye diseases early?
Our OCT scanner provides detailed retinal images to identify early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
What spectacles options are available?
We stock designer frames and lenses tailored to all budgets, with expert guidance on selecting optimal vision correction solutions.
How to book an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 01702 555345 or complete our online enquiry form for same-day or scheduled appointments.
