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Finding an optician you trust is easier when the practice is on your doorstep. Eyeland Visioncare, which describes itself as a friendly independent opticians, runs two practices in London: one on Lewisham High Street in south-east London and one on Burdett Road in Mile End, east London. Both offer eye examinations, contact lenses and glasses for NHS and private patients of all ages.
Led by founder and optometrist Anthony Okenabirhie BSc (Hons) MCOptom, the business positions itself as an alternative to the high-street chains, with an emphasis on personal service and continuity of care.
Two branches in south-east and east London
- Lewisham: 195 High Street, Lewisham, London SE13 6AA. Telephone 020 8852 0761.
- Mile End: 81 Burdett Road, Mile End, London E3 4JN. Telephone 020 8980 4214.
Both practices are open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 5.30pm and are closed on Sundays. Appointments can be requested through the Eyeland Visioncare website.
What the practices offer
According to the business, its services cover the full range of everyday eye care:
- Comprehensive eye examinations, including checks that can help detect signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma and cataracts.
- Contact lens fitting, from daily and monthly lenses to toric, rigid gas permeable, coloured and specialist medical lenses.
- Glasses and dispensing, including single vision lenses, varifocals and specialist lenses, with frames from designer brands such as Ray-Ban, Versace, Cazal, Dolce & Gabbana and Polo.
- Children’s eye care and eye care for people over 60, including monitoring for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Driving vision assessments.
Why regular eye tests matter
An eye test checks more than whether you need glasses. Optometrists can pick up early signs of eye conditions, and some general health conditions, before symptoms are noticeable. Under the NHS, people who qualify for a free sight test can usually have one every two years, or more often if an optometrist advises it.
The NHS also sets out who is entitled to a free NHS sight test in England. Eligible groups include:
- children under 16, and young people aged 16 to 18 in full-time education;
- people aged 60 or over;
- people diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma;
- people aged 40 or over with a parent, sibling or child diagnosed with glaucoma;
- people registered as partially sighted or blind, and those receiving certain benefits.
Anyone who is unsure whether they qualify can check with their optician before booking.
Eye care for London employers
Eyeland Visioncare also offers corporate eye care for businesses whose staff work at screens, with dedicated pages for Lewisham and Mile End. This is relevant to the many London firms with office-based teams.
The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on eye tests for display screen equipment users explains that employers must arrange and pay for an eye and eyesight test when a screen user asks for one. Employers only have to pay for glasses if the test shows special lenses are needed for screen work; where an ordinary prescription is suitable, they do not have to pay.
Key takeaways
- Eyeland Visioncare is an independent opticians with practices in Lewisham (SE13) and Mile End (E3).
- It offers eye examinations, contact lenses, glasses, children’s eye care and support for older patients, for NHS and private patients.
- London employers with screen-based staff can arrange corporate eye care, which can help them meet their display screen equipment duties.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Eyeland Visioncare’s opticians in London?
At 195 High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6AA, and at 81 Burdett Road, Mile End, E3 4JN.
Does Eyeland Visioncare see NHS patients?
Yes. The practices see both NHS and private patients. NHS eligibility for a free sight test depends on factors such as age, certain medical conditions and some benefits.
Do employers have to pay for eye tests for screen users?
Under HSE guidance, employers must arrange and pay for an eye test when a display screen equipment user requests one, and must pay for glasses only where special lenses are needed for screen work.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your eyesight or eye health, speak to an optometrist or your GP.