Business Details
7 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Optometrists in Folkestone
Established in 2019, Eye Folk is an independent opticians practice rooted in Folkestone's long-standing optical heritage dating back to the 1930s. Our team of experienced optometrists, members of The College of Optometrists, delivers comprehensive eye care with a focus on professionalism, kindness, and integrity. We prioritise patient-centred care through extended appointment times, personalised advice, and a wide range of eyewear options tailored to individual needs and budgets.Our services include advanced eye health assessments, contact lens fittings, home visits for mobility-restricted patients, and specialist interventions like myopia management and visual stress assessments. Committed to community healthcare, we offer NHS services alongside private consultations, ensuring accessible, high-quality vision care for all ages.
Services
Eye Tests
Contact Lenses
Home Visits
Glaucoma Management
Myopia Management
Visual Stress Assessment
Eyewear Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer extended appointment times for thorough eye examinations
- Our team includes College of Optometrists members with decades of combined experience
- We provide free home visits for patients with mobility challenges
- We offer same-day adjustments for spectacles purchased elsewhere
- We guarantee honest, needs-based recommendations without upselling
Associations and certifications
- The College of Optometrists
What people say
Fantastic experience
Friendly staff
Professional service
Personalised attention
Prompt solutions
Services
Eye Tests
We provide comprehensive eye examinations for adults and children, using advanced diagnostic equipment to assess vision quality and eye health. Our optometrists check for common conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration while offering personalised advice on visual needs. With extended appointment times, we ensure thorough assessments and detailed explanations of results.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens service includes suitability assessments, professional fitting, and ongoing aftercare. We offer trial lenses and guidance on proper insertion, removal, and maintenance techniques. With various lens types available, our experts help patients find comfortable, vision-enhancing solutions tailored to their lifestyle and prescription requirements.
Home Visits
We deliver comprehensive eye tests to patients unable to visit our practice, bringing necessary equipment for full assessments. This service includes spectacle selection assistance and vision testing in the comfort of patients' homes. Available for private appointments within specified postcodes, ensuring continued eye care access for mobility-restricted individuals.
Myopia Management
Specialist intervention for children's progressive short-sightedness using evidence-based treatment methods. Our optometrists prescribe specific corrective lenses and monitor effectiveness through regular follow-ups. This service aims to slow myopia progression, reducing long-term risks of severe vision complications while maintaining clear visual acuity.
Visual Stress Assessment
We assess visual discomfort symptoms through coloured overlay testing to identify stress-reducing solutions. Our trained specialists evaluate reading difficulties caused by visual perception issues. The service includes trial of tinted overlays and recommendations for appropriate interventions to improve reading comfort and efficiency.
People
Lucy
Owner/Optometrist
Lucy leads our clinical team with extensive optometric experience, specialising in comprehensive eye examinations and vision correction solutions. She prioritises patient education and ensures all clinical services meet professional standards while maintaining Eye Folk's core values of professionalism and integrity.
Ann Rule
Optometrist
Ann provides expert eye care with particular focus on patient comfort and thorough assessments. Her experience includes specialist contact lens fittings and visual stress evaluations, delivering tailored solutions that address individual visual needs while maintaining our practice's commitment to exceptional customer service.
Questions
Do you offer NHS eye examinations?
Yes, we provide NHS-funded eye tests for eligible patients, including children, seniors, and those with specific medical conditions.
Are home visits available for NHS patients?
Home visits are currently a private service, though we can provide NHS eye tests at our practice for patients requiring mobility assistance.
Do you stock designer eyewear brands?
We offer a curated selection of quality eyewear brands across various price points, with expert guidance to help find frames matching your style and prescription needs.
How quickly can I get emergency eye care?
For urgent eye conditions, we aim to see patients within 24 hours and can coordinate specialist referrals when necessary.
Can visual stress assessments help children's reading?
Our coloured overlay assessments help identify solutions for visual stress symptoms that may affect reading ability and concentration in children.
