Business Details
49 Years
experience
Expert Eye Care and Eyewear Solutions in Ipswich
Established in 1977 by Christopher Kite, our practice has built a reputation for excellence in eye care over four decades. As an independent family-run business, we prioritise thorough, unhurried eye examinations using state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology. Our commitment to personalised service ensures tailored eyewear solutions and expert advice on contact lenses. We specialise in advanced diagnostics, including OCT scans for early detection of eye conditions, and offer dedicated children's eye care with myopia management options. Our ground-floor facility in Ipswich provides free on-site parking and easy access, reflecting our focus on patient convenience and comfort. 
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Children's Eye Care
Eyewear Solutions
Myopia Management
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of independent optician expertise in Ipswich
- State-of-the-art OCT 3D eye scanning technology
- Personalised eyewear consultations with expert frame matching
- Specialist contact lens fittings including complex prescriptions
- Dedicated children's eye care with myopia progression management
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional expertise
Prompt hospital referrals
Family-friendly approach
Expert lens fittings
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use advanced OCT 3D scanning technology to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The 40-minute appointments include detailed retinal imaging and visual field testing. Patients receive clear explanations of results and recommendations for ongoing eye health management.
Contact Lenses
We offer specialist contact lens fittings for all prescriptions, including astigmatism and varifocal solutions. Our optometrists provide trial lenses and teach proper insertion techniques. Services include daily disposables, monthly lenses, and rigid gas permeable options with ongoing aftercare support.
Children's Eye Care
Specialised eye examinations for children from infancy through adolescence. We check for common issues like lazy eye and squint, and offer myopia management solutions. Services include prescription sports goggles and UV-protective sunglasses tailored to young patients' needs.
Eyewear Solutions
Personalised frame selection with expert advice on shape and colour suitability. We stock premium brands and offer Crizal UV lenses with anti-reflective coatings. Services include thin-and-light lens options and Varilux varifocals for optimal visual clarity across all prescriptions.
Myopia Management
Specialist treatment programmes using Stellest spectacle lenses and MiSight contact lenses to slow myopia progression in children. Our evidence-based approach reduces progression rates by up to 60% through monthly direct debit payment plans for accessible long-term eye health management.
People
Christopher Kite
Founder
Established Kite Opticians in 1977, bringing decades of experience in independent optometry. Pioneered family-focused eye care in Ipswich with a commitment to clinical excellence and community service.
Adrian Kite
Optometrist
Joined the practice in 1999, specialising in contact lens fittings and myopia management. Member of the British Contact Lens Association with 10 years' experience at Ipswich Hospital's specialist lens clinic.
Questions
What eye examination technology do you use?
We use OCT 3D scanning technology for detailed retinal imaging during comprehensive eye examinations.
Do you offer children's eye tests?
Yes, we provide free NHS eye examinations for children under 16 with specialist paediatric care.
What eyewear brands do you stock?
We offer premium frames and lenses from Crizal, Transitions, and Varilux with expert matching advice.
Do you provide myopia management for children?
Yes, we offer Stellest spectacle lenses and MiSight contact lenses to slow myopia progression.
Are you accessible for disabled patients?
Our ground-floor practice has free on-site parking and no steps for easy access.
