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Sunday closed
Southwold opticians have stayed open throughout the pandemic as an essential service. However, we are operating by appointment only. Please book an appointment before visiting. Even though lockdown is ending, we are maintaining our safety procedures.
We are pleased to be able to offer audiology and hearing care at Southwold opticians again. Hearing assessments are free.
We were thrilled to be named best Independent optician in the UK at the prestigious Optician Awards in 2016. Our sister practice in Beccles won the same award in 2014, making us the only optician in the UK to win this award twice!
In addition:
What to expect during your eye test.
You can also book an appointment here.
High-tech eye testing equipment, it's like an MRI for the eyes.
Latest hearing aid technology, ear syringing & tinnitus care.
Sunglasses, contact lenses,
We can test at any age and sell a wide range of children's glasses.
Adidas
Basebox
Bevel
Cameo
Charles Stone New York
Cocoa Mint
De Fontaine
Dutz
Etnia
Face a Face
Flexon
Hackett
Jaeger
Jensen
Lazer
Matrix
Maui Jim
Nifties
Ocean Blue
Oliver Peoples
Paul Smith
Ray-Ban sunglasses
Ray-Ban glasses
Rock Star Kids
Savile Row
Silhouette
Stepper
Superdry
Vanni
Whizz Kids
William Morris London
Wolf
WOOW
Zenith
Zips
René joined the practice in 2007, having previously been in optics for 20 years. Rene understands the value of putting his patients at ease throughout the examination, whilst carrying out a comprehensive eye examination to the highest standards.
Jacqui joined the team in 2007, bringing her own style to the practice. Jacqui has a real passion for customer service and actively seeks to make every visit to the practice special for each customer. She also has a passion for colour, so there is always a bold selection of frames alongside the more traditional ones.
Mornie joined us in 2018, having had 3 years previous experience in optics. She recently qualified as a Dispensing Optician at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She is great at helping you find your perfect frame.
Rachael joined the team 2021 having been in optics since 1996. She has a warm and friendly approach to customer service and uses her extensive experience to help her customer receive the best service and products for them.
Tee joined us in 2020 having had two years' previous experience in optics. Tee’s warm and friendly attitude combined with her attention to detail ensures a great experience and some great glasses too!
Nuno is our newest team member but has been in optics for a while now, having previously worked as an Optical Dispenser and in an optical lab. Nuno is very passionate about optics and loves helping customers choose spectacles for their needs but also all the technical work behind it.
Jo joined us in 2013 and has become part of an exceptional team. Jo is very efficient and takes pride in her work, both customer services and supporting her team.
Keyla graduated from the University of Petropolis (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) with an Audiology and Speech & Language Pathology BSc degree. Keyla started her career offering both speech therapy and audiological services to patients in both the NHS and private sector. She found the most rewarding part of her career was contributing to a patient’s well-being and self-esteem by looking after their hearing.
Parking along Southwold’s High Street and Market Place is available, though can be busy at certain times of the day and year and is limited to 30 minutes unless you have a disabled badge, in which case it’s three hours. There are two free car parks nearby. York Road car park IP18 6AN is a 4 minute walk to the practice. The Common car park on Godyll Road IP18 6HN is about a 5 minute walk.
