In 1999, Alisdair Buchanan bought a well-respected optician and Buchanan Optometrists was born. Since then a change of location and over 650,000 investment in the latest technology now means they offer you the very best in eye care. Fast forward to today and you'll find that nestled in this small community lies a powerhouse of ophthalmic excellence.
Multi-award winning and voted as the best Independent practice in the UK and Optometrist of the Year. A destination for those who value their eyesight and also want to wear something beautiful on their faces. Specialising in advanced glaucoma care, dry eyes and bespoke tailor-made spectacles have placed Buchanan Optometrists in the elite of British Optometry.
Multi-award winning and voted as the best Independent practice in the UK and Optometrist of the Year. A destination for those who value their eyesight and also want to wear something beautiful on their faces. Specialising in advanced glaucoma care, dry eyes and bespoke tailor-made spectacles have placed Buchanan Optometrists in the elite of British Optometry.
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I took my daughter here for a second opinion. Thank goodness I did as she needed brain surgery after my original opticians failed to refer her to the hospital. The level of professionalism and care I received from Alisdair has been outstanding. We were made to feel very welcome, things were explained in a calm fashion and I am so grateful for saving my daughter's life.
The UK Optician Awards recognise the best in the UK Optical industry. Voted for by a panel of industry experts, the top 5 in the UK are shortlisted, and the overall winner announced at a prestigious ceremony in April each year. There are over 14,000 Optometrists in the UK, and the awards ceremonies are attended by over 600 of the elite in UK Optometry.
Vision Aid Overseas is an international charity dedicated to fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care in developing countries. 670 million people - 10% of the world's population - are disadvantaged by poor vision and a lack of spectacles.
The leading cause of sight loss in the world is still prescriptive error- meaning that people simply can't see because they are long or short sighted and do not have the spectacles they need to correct this.But we can all help by donating any unused or unwanted spectacles. The gift of spectacles is the gift of sight.
The leading cause of sight loss in the world is still prescriptive error- meaning that people simply can't see because they are long or short sighted and do not have the spectacles they need to correct this.But we can all help by donating any unused or unwanted spectacles. The gift of spectacles is the gift of sight.
Eye tests should not just check your vision. Most eye conditions in their early stages have no symptoms (you can lose up to 40% of your visual field before you would notice it). By having your eyes expertly examined, we can spot the earliest signs of eye diseases and can sometimes even prevent them from occurring at all.
Your sight is important, so you should look after it with the best eye test possible. An Ultimate Comprehensive Ophthalmic Examination is the most thorough eye examination possible and the best way to care for your eyes. There are very few Optometry practices in the UK that have the expertise and equipment to be able to carry out such an examination for you.
Reviews (8)
Hannah Clifford
Aug 27, 2021
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Keith Stewart
Jun 22, 2021
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I really felt I was listened to and communication was a two way street. All staff were extremely patient.
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Superb attention to detail in every department: eye testing; extended, 4D screening (only available in a very small number of places in U.K.); spectacle prescription, frame choice and dispensing.
Along with this level of attention to detail, precise and understandable information was given at all stages of each process.
Excellent value for money. Worth every penny.
I can’t recommend Buchanan’s more highly. They have totally restored my faith in opticians/optometrists
In particular:
Superb attention to detail in every department: eye testing; extended, 4D screening (only available in a very small number of places in U.K.); spectacle prescription, frame choice and dispensing.
Along with this level of attention to detail, precise and understandable information was given at all stages of each process.
Excellent value for money. Worth every penny.
I can’t recommend Buchanan’s more highly. They have totally restored my faith in opticians/optometrists
Barbara Cousins
Apr 13, 2021
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I would just like to say a huge thank you for the service my parents received at your practice today. Your staff were, as usual, polite and professional. Although it had taken me a while to persuade them to visit you, due to the current restrictions, they were more than impressed and are looking forward to getting their new glasses.
Five Star Service.
Five Star Service.
Nigel Feakes
Mar 24, 2021
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My dad has Macular Degeneration and wanted to try the e-scoop solution. After a visit to Snodland late 2020 he was given an eye test and sent on his way, Nothing was then heard from them. I phoned in March to inquire on my dads behalf and was told they didn't know why this had happened but they would get the optician to phone later that day! No call
Donna Stewart
Feb 01, 2021
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Elizabeth
Aug 26, 2020
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I took my daughter here for a second opinion. Thank goodness I did as she needed brain surgery after my original opticians failed to refer her to the hospital. The level of professionalism and care I received from Alisdair has been outstanding. We were made to feel very welcome, things were explained in a calm fashion and I am so grateful for saving my daughter's life. Alisdair called me after returning home from Kings College Hospital to see how my daughter was doing. I cannot recommend Buchanan Optometrists enough.
Fiona Cunnane
Oct 28, 2018
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Having read other reviews of Buchanan Optometrists, I arrived there with pretty high expectations and I am pleased to be able to confirm that my expectations were not only met but exceeded. Having been very short-sighted and a contact lens wearer for many many years I have visited quite a range of opticians over the past five decades and this has to be the best one yet. The level of care they provide for your eyes is very impressive and when you couple this with a warm, friendly team there is no reason to go anywhere else for your eye care.
Howard Sykes
Oct 19, 2017
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Had my new glasses for a couple of weeks now; excellent. From eye tests to receiving them, everything was outstanding. Friendly, helpful professional service from the eye tests to selecting frames from the huge selection in the shop; with advice every step of the way. Never any pressure, and at the end glasses that are truly excellent. Not cheap, but then quality never is. I would recommend anyone who needs new glasses to visit Buchanan Optometrists.
