Over forty years ago Rod Davis came to Kettering to take on this long established independent practice. The business moved to its present premises, a large Victorian house, in 1974. Nick, Jeremy and Kim became partners in the firm soon afterwards. More recently we have been joined by Jon Pedley and Roz Kemp who both did their post-graduate clinical training with us.www.davisopt.co.uk4 Bridge St Rothwell, NN14 6EW

We live in very style conscious times, and the image you portray can be very important in how other people see you. When you talk to people in business, or socially, they will look at your eyes and hence your glasses. So making sure you get the right frame for you is probably even more important than your clothes, hairstyle, or whether your shoes are polished.www.judithday.co.uk60 Station Rd Desborough, NN14 2RS

At D&A we see eyecare differently. We're the only high street optician with a reputation for professionalism and service built over 250 years. In an increasingly impersonal age, we aim to provide a truly personal service. Above all, we never forget that you're an individual and we realise that choosing your ideal pair of glasses can be a struggle.www.danda.co.uk1-2, Meeting Lane, NN16 0BL