Under the current circumstances, to minimise risk to patients and staff, we are admitting patients by appointment only.

To make an appointment for a routine sight test, emergency visit, contact lens check-up, repair, adjustment or collection or for any other enquiry please call 0161 773 0069.

Our current opening times are: Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm

             Friday 9am – 2pm

             Sunday 10am-2pm

We are here to help!

Thankyou for your understanding and co-operation.

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.

EyeDream

Imagine a vision correction that works while you sleep. Imagine waking up to clear, comfortable vision in the morning, without the need to wear specs or contact lenses during the day.

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.

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 – Friday 10am – 2pm

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What our customers say

Great service and I would highly recommend this opticians. Thankyou to all the staff for being so friendly and welcoming.
– Michelle Templeman

Lovely staff and fantastic service from start to finish.

– Sue Silvester

First time I’ve used these opticians and I received a really thorough, professional and very friendly service. Would highly recommend.

– Ric Cohen

A very thorough service every time, and have an abundance of patience and understanding with my 3 kids with special needs. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

– Jeremy Ross

Great optician! Would highly recommend. Friendly staff. Knowledgeable opticians and honest help! First class service. Thanks a lot

– Jordan Gold