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EXCLUSIVE EYEWEAR & EXPERIENCED OPTICIANS

Are we the right opticians for you?

Are you tired of the same old styles of glasses you see in most high street Opticians?

Do you struggle to find the right glasses for you?

Have you been faced with choosing your glasses from rows and rows of frames, trying on lots of pairs glasses that all look the same without much help? Maybe you need petite glasses, but the only choice offered to you is from the children’s section.

If so, you’ve come to the right place

Welcome to the Village Optician

Styling advice from the experts.

If you don’t know what suits you; if you can’t find glasses that fit you or look good; if you go from optician to optician searching for, but never finding, anything you actually FEEL GOOD about wearing; we can help you!

We give you eyewear styling advice and guide you through the process of choosing and buying your glasses. Each year, we visit international trade shows to bring new and exciting eyewear to you in Co Durham . Glasses that are different - some beautifully designed and crafted frames in some fantastic colour choices. These are specialist eyewear designers - they only design and make glasses frames.

Meet the Experts

Find your style, your colour, your size

Our unique eyewear collections feature some frames that you won’t see stocked in many UK Opticians. Come and see for yourself - phone us for an appointment, or call into the practice.

Free Glasses Buying Guide

Let us transform your eyewear experience

Your glasses should be something you’re proud to wear – after all it’s one of the first things people notice and the one thing you wear everyday. Make them a talking point, something you enjoy. Make your visit to an Opticians something you enjoy.

Every day, we help our clients make this journey and find glasses that look good and feel great. We bring you individual and exclusive eyewear from around the world, combined with a unique ‘Eyewear Style Consultation’ with a professional, experienced, eyewear expert.

Personal Service

We take the time to get to know you, our client, so we can bring to life the unique vision you have in mind for your eyewear. You’ll see a real, sincere person who is knowledgeable, helpful and passionate about what they do. And everything is tailored to your needs.

ARE WE THE RIGHT OPTICIANS FOR YOU?

Renowned Expertise

Our eyewear specialists not only address the technical side of correcting your vision, we also use our years of experience and our eyewear style consultation to make your eyewear work with your personal sense of style.

Unique Eyewear

We understand – you don’t want to be the same as everybody else, who does? That’s why we travel to International trade shows to discover new frames and styles, so you don’t need to make do with the usual generic glasses you find on the high street. Our carefully selected ranges are different from the rest.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Don’t just take our word for it

Our number of 5 star reviews is always growing. Here is what some of our current clients have to say

We have used Village Optician for a few years now. Having tried the usual High St opticians previously, we find them very professional, friendly, nothing is too much trouble, and they take time to explain any issues. It is refreshing not to be rushed and feel pressured into buying new spectacles at every visit.

The Hudspeths

I visited the Village opticians recently and today collected my new glasses. From the first meeting with the staff to collecting my glasses what a fantastic experience everyone has been so friendly and helpful. I explained I had a problem getting a frame to fit correctly, they told me It wouldn’t be a problem they could sort it. This is the first time I have gone to collect glasses and have them fit first time also the lens they recommended are great. I saw the reviews on line before I visited this opticians and can say I agree with their comments. Your eyesight is precious and this opticians go the extra mile to make sure you receive the best treatment.

Mrs Margaret P

I have used The Village Optician for the first time and have been very impressed with the service I have received. I felt the eye test was very thorough and choosing new frames was easy as their range is extensive. Very professional and friendly service from start to finish. I highly recommend this opticians.

Angela M

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Whats been happening?

Our latest posts.

Here is what we've been talking about at Village Optician.

Meeting the future of Morel

17/04/25

We recently had our annual trip down to London to 100% Optical, the UK trade fair for opticians. As usual there was a lot of amazing new things to see; new technology, new imaging equipment, a lot of AI enhanced software and of course some of the best eyewear from all over the world.

Amazing birthday year

08/02/25

Well, what can we say except "Thank you!" Thank you to all our clients who helped us celebrate our 21st year as Village Optician! Can you believe we are 21? I know I can't, it only seems like yesterday when Stephen and I were sat making plans for our own practice which then grew to the 4 which make up our little group. When we look back, I have to say we have evolved from when we first started out

Feeling good in glasses

24/09/24

This is a photo that I took, purely because I love these glasses and this shirt. Wearing them makes me feel good. It also makes me think about all the time I spent not wearing things that that made me feel good.

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