Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, of course! We are a fully registered optician with the General Optical Council and a qualified provider of NHS Eyecare services.

Check the following links for more information on the GOC and NHS

We perform DVLA screening and checks for licence renewals, HGV licence application and complete medical forms if required (Fixed Fees)

Sometimes, it's not just about how well you can see! Healthy eyes are very important, but, what happens in an eye examination?

The eye examination usually takes around 30 minutes. During the examination, the optometrist will ask about

• Your general health
• Any problems you are having with your eyes or your vision
• Close relatives who have a history of eye problems
• Your work and/or your hobbies
• Assess your distance (for TV and driving) and near vision (for reading and close work)
• Check your eye movements and co-ordination to make sure both eyes are working together and undue stress is not being placed on your eye muscles
• Check the health of your eyes by examining the outside and inside of your eyes in detail. They may take a digital image or scan to help them do this. Simply Vision do not charge for these images, other practices may charge and you will have the option to ask not to have them taken
• Carry out tests for chronic glaucoma if you are in a group of people who are at risk of developing glaucoma.

After the examination, you will be given a prescription for glasses if you need them, or a statement which confirms that you don’t need them. You can order your glasses from the practice where you had your eyes examined or take it elsewhere. But it’s important to remember that it is often more difficult to resolve any problems you may have if you buy your glasses somewhere else.
To book in for a Sight Test click BOOK NOW

Of course! We are more than happy to assist you...
Please click on any of the links below and if you still have any questions, contact us here

• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Amblyopia
• Astigmatism
• Blepharitis
• Blurred Vision
• Cataracts
• Chalazion
• Charles Bonnet Syndrome
• Colour Blindness
• Conjunctivitis
• Detached Retina
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye
• Flashes and Floaters
• Glaucoma
• Herpes Simplex Keratitis
• Low Vision
• Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
• Squint (Strasbismus)
• Styes
• Uveitis
• Visual Disturbance

It would really help us out if you can bring the following information with you to your appointment:

• Your current glasses and/or contact lenses
• Any previous optical prescriptions, if you have them
• Any letters or documents about previous visits to the hospital eye department
• A list of any medications that you are taking – even if they aren’t for a problem with your eyes
• Your doctor’s contact details
• Your NHS number.
• If you are entitled to NHS treatments -  A valid exemption certificate and/or Proof of entitlement
• Click HERE for further information on NHS Sight test eligibilty

Your information is held on a secure, private database in a secure location, no individual or company outside of our own business has access to your personal details and they never will!

We are currently building our online shop for regular eyewear, so please watch this space! In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have any questions here

Sports specific eyewear

We have recently aquired a Sports Specific e-commerce eyewear site, please go to 2020triathlon for a look at the full catalogue of glasses for running, cycling, general sports and swimming goggles! We also stock these items in our store, making it easy for you to choose your eyewear and chat to our Sports eyewear team about all the available options.

We have a really simple pricing structure as you may have expected! All of our frames are priced individually, we then add the lenses price that you require, in Single Vision, Bifocal, Varifocal or Sports! We always use the latest technology in lens design and treatments, this gives you the best opportunity for great vision! Every pair of lenses we create for you are treated with the following: 

• Abrasion Resistance
• Reflection-Free - Increasing clarity to 99% by reducing unwanted surface reflections
• Fingerprint mark protection
• Fog reduction
• UV Protection 

All of the above benefits are included in the total cost on whatever pair you select, Standard!

Our Eyewear range is priced fairly and reasonably, because of this, we are sure you can find exactly what you want at the price that you want to pay.

Any questions? You can text or call us here

Let us know first if things are not quite right, tell us before your friends and give us the chance to sort it out for you! We are nice people and that can go a long way in getting it right for you!