Business Details
Expert Eyecare Services in Otley
Established as an independent family-run practice, Nicole Bowden Optics has served Otley and surrounding areas for over 50 years, with the current ownership bringing 30 years of specialist optical expertise. Our qualified team prioritises comprehensive eye examinations, ensuring patients fully understand their results while offering tailored eyewear solutions. As independent opticians, we source premium lenses and frames from leading manufacturers, balancing quality with affordability across prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.Our commitment to personalised service has earned us a strong local reputation, with many patients choosing us through word-of-mouth recommendations. We maintain traditional values of professionalism and honesty, complemented by modern techniques and technology to meet evolving eyecare needs.
Services
Eye Examinations
Prescription Glasses
Contact Lenses
Hearing Tests
Designer Sunglasses
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in optics and eyecare.
- Our independent status allows unrestricted access to premium eyewear products.
- We provide professional, courteous, and honest advice tailored to your needs.
- Our practice maintains a strong local reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations.
- We offer a personal and friendly service with traditional values and modern techniques.
What people say
Personalised service
Extensive eyewear selection
Knowledgeable staff
30+ years experience
Strong local reputation
Services
Eye Examinations
We conduct comprehensive NHS and private eye examinations to assess vision and eye health. Our qualified optometrists explain results clearly and recommend appropriate solutions. Services cater to all ages, with expert advice on prescriptions and eyewear options.
Prescription Glasses
Our independent practice offers premium prescription lenses and frames from leading brands. We provide tailored advice on lens types, including anti-reflective, photochromic, and varifocal options. Frames range from designer collections to budget-friendly alternatives for all styles and needs.
Contact Lenses
We supply and fit all contact lens types, including daily disposables, toric lenses, and bifocals. Our optometrists offer trials and training for first-time wearers, ensuring comfort and suitability. Brands include Ciba Vision and Cooper Vision for reliable vision correction.
Hearing Tests
We provide free hearing assessments to evaluate auditory health and identify potential hearing aid requirements. Our experienced team offers professional guidance on available solutions, ensuring patients receive appropriate referrals or recommendations for further care.
Designer Sunglasses
Our extensive collection features designer sunglasses from Porsche Design, Tom Ford, and Versace, alongside non-branded options. We offer prescription-compatible sunglasses with polarised, bifocal, or varifocal lenses, ensuring both style and functional vision protection.
People
Nicole Bowden
Qualified Dispensing Optician
With over 30 years of optical expertise, Nicole Bowden leads our independent practice, combining technical knowledge with personalised service. Her focus on patient education and eyewear suitability ensures clients receive expert, tailored advice during every consultation.
Questions
What eyecare services do you offer?
We provide NHS and private eye examinations, prescription glasses, contact lenses, hearing tests, and a wide range of designer/non-designer sunglasses with prescription options.
How experienced is your team?
Our practice has served Otley for over 50 years, with Nicole Bowden bringing 30 years of specialist optical expertise as a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Are there payment options available?
As independent opticians, we offer eyewear at various price points while maintaining quality standards, with transparent pricing for all products and services.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, and closed on Sundays for comprehensive eyecare consultations and eyewear selection.
