We are an independent, family owned optometrists (opticians) practice based in South Hetton, Durham. We offer NHS and private eye examinations and are happy to examine patients of all ages. All our eye examinations are carried out by Richard Naisbitt - registered with the General Optical Council and member of the College of Optometrists.
You will see the same practitioner at every visit. Quality and value for money eyewear. Patients who have previously visited national chains are usually surprised by how competitive our prices are. We fit all types of contact lenses including daily disposable, toric (to correct astigmatism) and varifocal.
You will see the same practitioner at every visit. Quality and value for money eyewear. Patients who have previously visited national chains are usually surprised by how competitive our prices are. We fit all types of contact lenses including daily disposable, toric (to correct astigmatism) and varifocal.
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Richard Naisbitt Optometrist/Director: Richard studied optometry at Bradford University gaining a first class Honours degree in 1997. He completed his pre-registration training at Querido & Partners, and C4 Sightcare, winning the Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers prize for best examination results in the professional qualifying examinations 1998.
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye disorders in which the optic nerve (the nerve at the back of the eye) is damaged, often in association with raised pressure within the eye. Initially this results in small blind spots that you are not aware of. As the disease progresses the blind spots enlarge reducing your peripheral vision and your ability to see clearly.
Macula degeneration (MD) happens when the macula area at the back of the eye becomes worn or damaged. This can make it harder to see fine detail, such as recognising faces, or to read, or watch television. However, this does not normally affect your ability to walk around as the edge of your vision should not be affected.
A cataract develops when the clear lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. This is normally a gradual process that often happens as we get older. It does not hurt. The early stages of a cataract do not necessarily affect your sight. The only proven treatment for a cataract is surgery. If the cataract gets to the stage where it affects your sight, we will will refer you to hospital to have this done.
Floaters appear as black spots or something that looks like a hair or small pieces of a cobweb. These can be semi-transparent or dark and appear to float in front of your vision. If you have had these for years, your eye and your brain learn to ignore them. Sometimes the number of floaters increases as you get older.
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Jim Sadler
Jun 25, 2020
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Steven Thompson
Nov 05, 2018
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Following a home visit to my elderly mother Mr Naisbitt referred her for laser eye treatment, which was very successful. She can now see much better, and is able to read again, which is her favourite pastime. Excellent service, I'm very happy to recommend RJ Naisbitt Optomery, without his help my mother would still be struggling with her sight.
Andrew Davidson
Jul 02, 2018
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