Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Salisbury
Established in Salisbury over a century ago, Silverthorne's Opticians has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, personalized eye care to families across generations. As an independent practice, we combine traditional values with cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive eye examinations, specialist contact lens fittings, and a curated selection of designer eyewear. Our team of experienced opticians prioritises continuity of care, ensuring patients receive tailored advice and solutions that address their unique visual needs. With advanced diagnostic equipment, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and retinal imaging, we detect early signs of ocular conditions while offering specialist services such as myopia management and dry eye treatment.Our commitment to the Salisbury community is reflected in our collaborative relationships with local hospitals and our dedication to NHS eye care provision. Every aspect of our service, from frame selection to post-operative support, is designed to create a welcoming, patient-centric experience that values quality over convenience.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fittings
Designer Eyewear
Dry Eye Treatment
Children's Eye Care
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 100 years of dedicated optician experience in Salisbury
- Our team provides personalized eye care with continuity of patient history
- We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including OCT scanning
- We specialise in complex contact lens fittings and myopia management
- We combine independent service with NHS eye care provision
What people say
Excellent service
Friendly team
Comprehensive eye examination
Professional service
Enjoyable experience
Services
Eye Examinations
We provide comprehensive eye examinations for all ages using advanced diagnostic technology. Our opticians assess visual acuity, eye health, and detect early signs of systemic conditions through detailed ocular analysis. Patients benefit from thorough assessments that combine traditional techniques with modern OCT scanning and retinal imaging.
Contact Lens Fittings
Our specialist contact lens service includes fittings for complex prescriptions and myopia management solutions. With expertise in keratoconic lenses and paediatric fittings, we ensure comfortable, effective vision correction tailored to individual lifestyle requirements and ocular health needs.
Designer Eyewear
We offer a curated selection of designer and independent eyewear brands, including David Beckham and Silhouette collections. Our expert team helps patients choose frames that combine style, functionality, and durability while ensuring optimal fit and comfort.
Dry Eye Treatment
Our specialist dry eye clinic provides tailored treatment plans using advanced techniques like lid margin debridement. We combine lifestyle advice with targeted interventions to improve ocular surface health and relieve chronic discomfort through personalised management strategies.
Children's Eye Care
We offer child-friendly eye examinations with specialist equipment and playful frame selections. Our service includes myopia progression management and NHS-funded vision correction, ensuring early detection of developmental issues while making eye care engaging for young patients.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, designer eyewear, dry eye treatment, and specialist children's eye care services using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept NHS eye test vouchers?
Yes, we provide NHS-funded eye examinations for eligible patients including children under 16 and adults with qualifying medical conditions.
What eyewear brands do you stock?
We offer designer collections from David Beckham, Silhouette, Tom Ford, and Land Rover alongside independent eyewear brands in various styles and price ranges.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book eye examinations or contact lens appointments online through our website or by calling our Salisbury practice directly.
Do you offer eye health monitoring services?
We provide ongoing monitoring for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts using advanced OCT scanning technology to track changes in ocular health over time.
