Business Details
11 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Independent Opticians in Grange-over-Sands
Established in 2015, Lakeland Optical is an independent optician practice owned and operated by Lisa Sariwee, a fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council and The College of Optometrists. Our team provides comprehensive eye care services six days a week, utilising advanced diagnostic technology including Nidek digital phoropter systems and Topcon OCT 3D scanning. We combine clinical expertise with a commitment to community care, offering NHS-funded examinations for eligible patients and maintaining partnerships with hearing care specialists to provide holistic health services. Our practice features over 500 frame options, including designer brands and custom orders, with complete spectacles starting from 59. We prioritise thorough patient education, explaining all findings and providing take-home literature for common ocular conditions.The practice has received recognition for exceptional care, including a notable case where early detection of a rare ocular tumour saved a patient's vision. Our team includes experienced professionals like dispensing optician Lorraine Bleasdale, who brings over 31 years of optical expertise. We maintain transparent pricing with NHS optical vouchers available and offer flexible payment options for hearing aids through our partnership with The Hearing Care Partnership. Emergency eye appointments are available for urgent cases, and we provide community eye care services for minor conditions. Our location in Grange-over-Sands eliminates the need for patients to travel to Kendal for routine eye care.
Services
Eye examinations
Hearing assessments
Designer frames
Contact lenses
Emergency eye care
Children's eye tests
Lens upgrades
Frame repairs
Tinnitus consultations
Hearing protection
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye examinations using Nidek digital phoropter technology
- Our team includes a dispensing optician with over 31 years' experience
- We provide emergency eye appointments for urgent ocular conditions
- Our practice features over 500 frame options including designer brands
- We maintain transparent pricing with NHS optical vouchers available
Associations and certifications
- General Optical Council
- The College of Optometrists
- Association of Optometrists
What people say
Friendly & Professional Service
Very Competitive Prices
Amazingly quick response
Stunning frames selection
Thorough examinations
Services
Eye examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations use advanced Nidek digital phoropter technology and Topcon OCT 3D scanning to assess vision and eye health. The tests check for common diseases, evaluate eye coordination, and can detect systemic health issues. Patients receive detailed explanations of findings and take-home literature for diagnosed conditions.
Hearing assessments
Partnering with The Hearing Care Partnership, we offer complimentary hearing assessments using tympanometry and pure tone audiometry. Our audiologists provide personalised evaluations and recommend appropriate solutions ranging from hearing protection to advanced hearing aid technology from brands like Oticon.
Designer frames
We stock over 500 frames including designer brands and Austrian JVG models. Our qualified staff assist with selections, offering standard single vision lenses included with all frames. We can order alternative styles and colours to meet specific preferences while maintaining competitive pricing.
Emergency eye care
Our practice provides emergency eye appointments for acute conditions like retinal tears, vitreous haemorrhages, and sudden vision changes. We have successfully referred patients for immediate specialist treatment, including laser surgery for retinal repairs, with after-hours consultant availability when needed.
Children's eye tests
We specialise in children's eye examinations, with experienced optometrists and dispensing specialists. Our services include assessments for visual development, prescription of corrective lenses when needed, and management of conditions like amblyopia, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to young patients' needs.
People
Lisa Sariwee
Optometrist
BSc(HONS) MCOptom qualified optometrist with The College of Optometrists since 1999. Graduated locally after pre-registration training at WGH. Combines independent and multiple sector experience, opening Lakeland Optical in 2015. Recognised for discovering a rare ocular tumour in a young patient.
Lorraine Bleasdale
Dispensing Optician
FBDO qualified dispensing optician with over 31 years' experience. Specialises in children's dispensing and dry eye management. Former business development manager for Scope pharmaceuticals. Active ABDO board member committed to professional excellence in optical care.
Leah Deverill
Receptionist/Optical Assistant
Joined the team in 2019 after returning from maternity leave. Brings logistics experience to optical administration. Demonstrates efficiency and confidence in patient interactions while developing expertise in optical services delivery.
Questions
Do you offer NHS eye examinations?
Yes, we provide NHS-funded eye examinations for eligible patients including those over 60, under 16, and individuals with certain medical conditions or benefits.
What hearing services do you provide?
Through our partnership with The Hearing Care Partnership, we offer hearing assessments, hearing aids, ear wax removal, tinnitus consultations, and custom hearing protection solutions.
What emergency eye care options exist?
We provide urgent eye appointments for conditions like sudden vision changes, retinal tears, or eye injuries, with immediate referrals to specialist care when needed.
Do you stock designer eyewear?
Yes, we have over 500 frames on display including designer brands, with options to order specific styles and colours to meet individual preferences.
