Daytona Optomap

Recently we have purchased the ultra wide retinal scanning device from Optos. This instrument is known also as the Daytona and produces an image called an Optomap.

Eye Examinations

The eye examination is carried out by an ophthalmic optician or optometrist. Initially, history and symptoms are recorded as well as general health, family history and any medication taken.

Contact Lens Consultancy

The Village Optician Ltd tries to offer every form of optical corrective aid to our patients. We accept that not every patient is going to be able to get on with spectacles.

Intuitive Colorimetry

The Intuitive Colorimeter enables an ophthalmic tint to be chosen according to a patient’s subjective assessment of its effects on perception and visual comfort.

Spectacle Lenses

Once you have had your eyes examined, if you need glasses or if you require a spare pair of glasses, Karen our expert dispensing Optician will explain all the different types of lenses available with their advantages and disadvantages.

Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a developmentally based series of activities which help to improve the connections between the eyes and the brain. This helps the brain to interpret the visual information from the eyes in a smoother manner by making the visual processes more automatic.

Hearing Clinic

As well as offering various optical services we also offer a hearing clinic. We work alongside Bernard Paice from Better Hearing Clinic to offer you a comprehensive service.

About Us

The Village Optician Ltd, now in our 25th year, is situated in Prestwich, on the busy main road linking Bury and Manchester. From humble beginnings in 1992, the practice now has 12 full and part-time staff including manager Gill M, Dispensing Optician Benji, Optometrists Michael, Natalie and Aimee, optical assistant Gillian L and receptionist Andrea.

Besides offering standard NHS eye examinations to those who are exempt, we offer other services such as OCT (scanning of the macula and disc), Optomap retinal imaging and Intuitive Colorimetry (special coloured filters for those sufferers of visual stress) – see website    www.ceriumoptical.com

The Optomap scanning ophthalmoscope has been a tremendous asset to our practice – this is the most amazing retinal camera since it can take ultra wide retinal images with a far greater area than anything currently available. Since we have had the camera we have detected peripheral retinal pathologies which conventional cameras would have missed. For more information on this exciting piece of equipment go to the website www.optos.com

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm

The Village Opticians LTD

Looking after your eyes.