Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Opticians in Kendal | Anne Irving Opticians
Established in 1984, Anne Irving Opticians is an independent practice based in Kendal, dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care and high-quality optical products. Our team combines decades of experience with advanced technology to deliver personalized solutions for vision correction and eye health. We pride ourselves on a patient-centred approach, offering tailored advice on spectacles, contact lenses, and hearing assessments while maintaining a welcoming environment for all clients. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our investment in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for detailed retinal imaging. With professionals like Avner Brodie, our award-winning audiologist, we extend our expertise to hearing care services including free assessments and tinnitus management.The practice maintains strong community ties, reflecting our belief in accessible, high-standard healthcare. As industry leaders, we continuously update our product range to include fashionable frames for all ages and budgets. Our team's combined 50+ years of optical experience ensures expert guidance on lens suitability and frame repairs. We prioritise patient education, dedicating 30-minute consultation slots to fully explain examination results. Our partnership with Amplify Hearing enables provision of cutting-edge Beltone hearing technology, while our contact lens service offers unrestricted brand choices and free trials. This long-standing practice remains committed to evolving with patient needs while maintaining traditional values of care and professionalism.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Hearing Care
Designer Frames
OCT Scanning
Earwax Removal
Frame Repairs
Hearing Devices
Tinnitus Management
Lens Fitting
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years experience in contact lens fitting
- Our team uses state-of-the-art OCT scanning technology
- Free contact lens trials available for all patients
- Certified Dispensing Optician with 27 years experience
- Award-winning audiologist providing specialist hearing care
What people say
Expert care
Modern equipment
Friendly staff
Improved hearing
Thorough explanations
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use computerised equipment to assess both general and ocular health. Each 30-minute consultation includes detailed explanations of results and OCT scan imaging. We provide tailored vision correction advice while monitoring for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Contact Lenses
We offer unbiased contact lens advice with access to all major brands. Our specialists handle complex fittings for soft, rigid, disposable and multifocal lenses. Free trials allow patients to test different options before committing to purchases, with 35 years of combined fitting experience.
OCT Scanning
Our Optical Coherence Tomography provides 3D cross-sectional retinal scans to detect subtle changes between visits. This early warning system identifies conditions like diabetic retinopathy and vitreous detachments with greater precision than traditional methods, enabling timely interventions.
Hearing Care
Our hearing services include free assessments and tinnitus management by qualified audiologist Avner Brodie. We provide Beltone hearing devices with five-year warranties, ear wax removal using microsuction, and home visits. All solutions include lifetime aftercare support.
Designer Eyewear
We stock premium designer frames for all ages and budgets, including children's free glasses. Our experienced opticians guide patients through lens and frame selection, with iPad-based visualisation technology and trial contact lens options available for optimal choices.
People
Anne Irving
Principal Optometrist
Founder of the practice, Anne combines decades of optometric experience with passion for patient care. She now focuses on specialist optical consultations while maintaining practice standards developed over 40+ years in the profession.
Mark Roberts
Optometrist
With 20 years experience, Mark joined the team three years ago, bringing specialist knowledge in modern vision correction techniques. He conducts thorough eye examinations while ensuring patient comfort during consultations at the Kendal practice.
Darren
Dispensing Optician
Qualified since 2002, Darren has 27 years' optical experience guiding patients through frame and lens choices. His expertise includes complex lens suitability assessments and precise frame repairs to maintain optimal vision correction.
Avner Brodie
Audiologist
BSc Audiology graduate since 2010, Avner specialises in hearing solutions and wax removal. Awarded Audiologist of the Year 2021, he provides expert care with microsuction technology and personalized hearing aid recommendations.
Bridget
Reception Team
Part of our experienced reception team, Bridget assists with patient inquiries and appointment scheduling. Her friendly approach ensures all visitors receive immediate support when contacting or visiting our Kendal practice.
Questions
Do you provide hearing assessments?
Yes, we provide free hearing assessments conducted by our qualified audiologist using the latest diagnostic equipment.
What types of eyewear are available?
We stock premium designer frames for all ages and budgets, including children's free glasses and prescription sunglasses.
Are emergency appointments available?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases during regular opening hours with advanced diagnostic capabilities.
How do you use OCT technology?
Our Optical Coherence Tomography provides 3D retinal scans to detect subtle changes and identify conditions like diabetic retinopathy early.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit/debit cards and cash payments, with financing available for selected vision and hearing correction products.
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