Business Details
Your Trusted Eyecare Provider in Consett
Specsure Opticians is Consett's Premier Independent Optician, providing comprehensive eyecare solutions since our establishment. Located in Consett, County Durham, we combine over 50 years of collective expertise with advanced technology to deliver tailored patient experiences. Our onsite manufacturing laboratory enables same-day production of varifocals, bifocals, and high-prescription lenses, ensuring precision and convenience. We prioritise thorough assessments, offering extended consultation times for both eye examinations and frame selections.Our team of certified professionals invests in cutting-edge equipment, including digital retinal photography and slit lamp technology, to maintain diagnostic excellence. With an extensive selection of designer and affordable frames, we cater to diverse lifestyle needs while maintaining a family-oriented approach to eyecare. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures alignment with the latest advancements in optical science and patient management protocols.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fittings
Same-Day Glasses
Hearing Assessments
Fundus Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day lens manufacturing with onsite laboratory expertise
- Our team holds specialist accreditation in diabetic eye disease screening
- We provide extended consultation times for thorough eye health assessments
- We invest in advanced diagnostic technology including digital retinal imaging
- We maintain strong referral links with regional eye hospitals
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Same-day lenses
Thorough examinations
Professional service
Wide frame selection
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations assess both vision correction needs and ocular health. Using advanced diagnostic tools like digital retinal photography and slit lamp biomicroscopy, we detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The process includes detailed refraction testing with Snellen charts and ophthalmoscopy to evaluate retinal health, ensuring accurate prescriptions and timely medical referrals when necessary.
Same-Day Glasses
Our onsite manufacturing laboratory produces custom lenses within 24 hours, including varifocals and high-prescription single vision lenses. This service combines precision engineering with immediate availability, allowing patients to receive complete eyewear solutions without compromising on quality or optical accuracy, particularly beneficial for urgent visual correction requirements.
Contact Lens Fittings
We offer comprehensive contact lens assessments for daily disposables, monthly, and two-weekly wear options. Our fitting process includes corneal topography evaluation and tear film analysis to ensure optimal lens comfort and ocular health. Patients receive detailed instruction on proper handling and care routines, with ongoing support for adaptation to new lens technologies.
Fundus Photography
This diagnostic service captures detailed images of the retina, optic nerve, and macula using fundus camera technology. The non-invasive procedure creates a permanent record for monitoring progressive conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Images aid in early detection of abnormalities and facilitate specialist referrals with documented evidence.
Hearing Assessments
Our audiology services include comprehensive hearing evaluations using pure-tone audiometry and tympanometry. The assessment identifies conductive and sensorineural hearing losses, with specialist equipment for microsuction wax removal. We provide objective measurements of hearing thresholds across different frequencies to determine appropriate intervention strategies, including hearing aid fittings.
People
Zag Sharif
Principal Optometrist
Principal Optometrist since 2006 with specialist accreditation in diabetic eye disease screening. Leads local glaucoma and cataract referral schemes while maintaining expertise in children's vision development.
Questions
What eyecare services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, same-day spectacle manufacturing, audiology services, and digital retinal imaging.
Can I get same-day glasses?
Yes, our onsite laboratory produces varifocals, bifocals, and high-prescription lenses within 24 hours for urgent visual correction needs.
Do you offer children's eyecare?
We specialise in children's vision development assessments and offer free children's frames with our Buy One Get One Half Price offer.
Are hearing assessments available?
Yes, we provide comprehensive audiology services including hearing loss evaluations and microsuction wax removal treatments.
How to book an appointment?
Call us at 01207 588 625 or use our online booking system for eye examinations, contact lens fittings, or audiology consultations.
What payment methods are accepted?
Please contact our practice directly for current payment options as this information wasn't specified in the provided text.
Reviews (4)
Danielle Johnson
Feb 24, 2022
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Derek is always attentive and helpful during my many visits to Specsure. He is very knowledgeable and always ensures I get what I need, in a professional yet friendly manner. I always recommend Specsure to my friends and family.
Phil Punton
Feb 08, 2022
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I took my son Joseph in to get a site test today. The service was fast and thankfully positive so no glasses yet just thd use of eye drops. The lady who managed our visit was Jackie and how helpful and professional she was. A great service. The next appointment will be for myself and on that occasion I do think a prescription will be necessary. 10/10 thank you.
Sarah Barsby
Jan 23, 2022
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Recently visited the store, was very clean and tidy inside. Very warm welcome by staff, particularly Janine, was such an easy visit getting my eyes tested. Never felt any pressure to buy glasses, was given all the information I needed in order to understand what the best option for my self was. 10/10 recommended. Will absolutely be back!
Emma Turner
Jan 15, 2022
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Always excellent service and great staff. Derek is always friendly and happy to help, nothing is ever any bother, even when I ask to order in specific frames he's made sure I get them. The staff have always been great with my children too, really making them feel at ease throughout testing and when choosing their frames.
