Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Opticians in Retford, Lincolnshire
Established in 1919, Bingham & Young has built a reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care services across North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced optometrists and opticians delivers personalized solutions, combining advanced technology like OCT scanning with premium lenses from industry leaders such as Zeiss, Hoya, and Nikon. We prioritize patient well-being through thorough eye health checks, early detection of conditions like glaucoma, and specialized services including colourimetry testing for visual stress. With four accessible locations in Retford, Gainsborough, Lincoln, and Bawtry, we offer flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, alongside home visit options for added convenience.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our meticulous selection of designer frames and transparent pricing, ensuring clients receive both clinical excellence and exceptional value. As an independent practice, we maintain full transparency in our operations, adhering to strict professional standards while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.
Services
Eye examinations
OCT scanning
Spectacle lenses
Designer frames
Contact lens fitting
Colourimetry testing
Home visits
Visual stress assessment
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in independent opticianry
- We provide mobile eye care services through home visits
- Our practice offers precision digital spectacle lenses from Zeiss, Hoya, and Nikon
- We include OCT scanning as standard in private eye examinations
- Our team specializes in colourimetry testing for visual stress conditions
Services
Eye examinations
Our comprehensive eye exams combine traditional techniques with advanced OCT scanning to detect vision problems and eye health issues. Qualified optometrists assess refractive errors while checking for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Private examinations include detailed OCT scans for three-dimensional retinal analysis, with NHS patients able to add this service for enhanced diagnostics.
OCT scanning
Optical Coherence Tomography provides non-invasive, high-resolution images of retinal structures during eye exams. This technology enables early detection of conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma through detailed cross-sectional imaging. The quick, painless procedure captures retinal nerve fibre and macular thickness measurements, allowing precise monitoring of eye health changes over time.
Spectacle lenses
We supply premium digital lenses from leading manufacturers including Zeiss, Hoya, and Nikon. Our anti-reflective coatings reduce glare while enhancing visual clarity for day and night use. Specialist options include precision tinted lenses for visual stress and progressive lenses offering seamless vision correction across multiple distances, tailored to individual prescription requirements.
Designer frames
Our extensive frame collection combines style with functionality, featuring brands from entry-level to premium designer ranges. All frames include free anti-reflection coating for improved optical performance. Expert opticians provide personalized styling advice to ensure both visual comfort and aesthetic appeal, with frame adjustments and repairs available in-store.
Colourimetry testing
Specialist colourimetry assessments identify optimal tinted lenses for visual stress and Meares-Irlen syndrome. Using an Intuitive Colorimeter, we determine precise colour combinations that alleviate reading difficulties. The process begins with overlay assessments before progressing to custom-tinted lenses, with follow-up evaluations ensuring long-term effectiveness for improved visual comfort during reading and screen use.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations, OCT scanning, spectacle lenses, designer frames, contact lens fittings, and specialist colourimetry testing for visual stress conditions.
Do you offer home eye examinations?
Yes, our qualified opticians provide mobile eye care services through home visits for patients requiring NHS or private eye examinations in their own environment.
Are your opticians qualified?
Our team includes fully qualified optometrists and opticians with specialist expertise in OCT scanning, colourimetry testing, and precision lens fitting across our four practice locations.
What payment options are available?
We accept standard payment methods for private services while also providing NHS-funded eye care options. Specific pricing details for examinations and products are available upon request.
How can I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked by phone at any of our four locations in Retford, Gainsborough, Lincoln, or Bawtry, with flexible weekday and Saturday morning availability.
