For most people, a visit to the opticians begins with an appointment to see one of the optometrists for what is often called a "Sight Test". However, at Belson & Sons we prefer the term "Standard Eye Examination".
In addition to our Standard Eye Examination, we offer a number of additional services.
Multifocal Lenses are dispensed when one pair of spectacles can no longer provide you with clear vision at all distances. You have a choice of bifocal lenses, with a visible line on the lens, or varifocal lenses which have no visible line, but gradually change in power as the eyes move down the lens.
Photochromic Lenses are able to darken and lighten according to UV and light exposure, ie in bright sunlight. There is even a variation available now that will darken behind a car windscreen, and darkens better in hot temperatures. There is also considerable evidence now that children would benefit from wearing photochromic lenses to protect their eyes from increasing levels of UV radiation, which may help to prevent cataracts and macular disease in later life.
These can be applied to most lenses to prevent uncomfortable glare that can be experienced when using computer screens, overhead fluorescent lights, and particularly oncoming car head lights at night. As plastic lenses are softer than glass, a hard coat is recommended to help prevent the lighter, everyday scratches that can build up. However, nothing is completely scratch-proof.
All lenses are available in both plastic, safety plastic and glass. Higher density materials are also available to produce thinner and lighter lenses for those with higher prescriptions.
A visit to the opticians begins with an appointment to see
one of the optometrists for a Standard Eye Examination.
We provide a sympathetic service to small children (including infants — we are happy to see children at any age), the elderly and those with special educational needs. We provide a Domiciliary (Home Visit) Eye Examination Service under contract to the NHS for patients who are unable to attend one of our practices without substantial assistance.
In addition to our Standard Eye Examination, we offer a number of additional services.
All Very welcoming and friendly staff and always a very good thorough eye examination, would recommend.
Very professional and accommodating! I always go to see Mr Wallis, he is thorough and gives detailed explanations to my inquiries and concerns. Consequently I feel confident that I am receiving the best service available to me!
I felt the lay out the shop was lovely, the lady at the font of the store, was kind attentive and helpful, The optometrist was thorough and displayed excellent communication skills with a good bed side manner. This was my first every eye examine and i was very nervous and i made to feel relaxed! very happy with the service.
If what you're looking for is helpful, speedy and efficient this is the opticians for you. Was not disappointed. Excellent selection of glasses to choose from and they will go out their way to do all they can for you. And most importantly service with a smile !!
Great staff, great selection of glasses and I left with a spring in my step! They did everything they could to aid me in choosing my glasses and they bent over backwards to help me. Best optician I have ever been too.
I've been going to Belson and Sons since I was little and it's like going to see old friends, everyone is so friendly and helpful. The service is also excellent, it's very personal and very thorough. I couldn't recommend it more!.
Went to Belson and Sons for the first time very recently for an eye test and to purchase a new pair of glasses. Most amazing friendly service and most importantly extremely professional. Very happy with my new pair of glasses that I bought for a very decent price. Defiantly a happy customer and which would definitely go back there. Would very warmly recommend them.
Seth and the team are what make Belson and sons very special. Not only do they give a good caring service, the quality of their work is exceptional and accurate. I would recommend them to anyone.
First class professional service, all the staff are very courteous and helpful. Would heartily recommend Belson and Son to all who expect the best in expertise and care.