Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Opticians in Walsall for Eye Care
Established in 1977, Davis & Samuels Opticians has been providing comprehensive eye care and tailored eyewear solutions to the Walsall community. Our practice is led by Tony Samuels, a fully qualified optician with over four decades of experience, who continues the family tradition of combining professional expertise with a personal touch. We specialise in advanced services such as colorimetry assessments for visual stress, which benefit individuals with dyslexia, migraines, and other conditions affecting visual perception.Our commitment to excellence extends to low vision aid provision, diabetic eye screening initiatives, and a wide selection of designer and specialist eyewear. We prioritise patient-centred care, offering free eye examinations for children under 16 and maintaining rigorous standards in both clinical practice and customer service. Our team remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of optical innovation while preserving the trust and satisfaction that have defined our practice for generations.
Services
Eye examinations
Colorimetry assessment
Designer eyewear
Low vision aids
Contact lenses
Tinted lenses
Spectacle fitting
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined optometric experience
- We provide unique colorimetry assessments for visual stress
- Our team includes fully qualified ophthalmic opticians
- We deliver free eye exams for children under 16
- We maintain Walsall's only low vision aid clinic
Services
Colorimetry assessment
Our specialist colorimetry service identifies optimal tinted lenses for visual stress sufferers. Using the Intuitive Colorimeter, we determine precise colour requirements to alleviate reading difficulties and migraines. This evidence-based approach benefits individuals with dyslexia and photosensitive conditions.
Eye examinations
Comprehensive eye examinations conducted by fully qualified opticians. We assess visual acuity, eye health, and prescription requirements using advanced diagnostic equipment. Free examinations available for children under 16 and specific patient groups.
Low vision aids
Tailored low vision solutions for partially sighted individuals. We provide specialist magnifiers and adaptive equipment through our dedicated clinic at Walsall Manor Hospital. Our service helps maximise remaining vision for daily activities.
Designer eyewear
Extensive selection of premium designer and value eyewear. We offer frames suitable for all ages and face shapes, including specialist designs for Downs Syndrome patients. Our opticians provide expert styling advice alongside prescription accuracy.
Tinted lenses
Precision tinted lenses to address visual stress symptoms. Following overlay screening, we prescribe custom-tinted lenses that improve reading comfort and reduce light sensitivity. Available in various strengths and hues for individual requirements.
People
Tony Samuels
Ophthalmic Optician
BSc(Hons)FCOptom qualified optician with 45+ years' experience. Specialises in low vision aids and visual stress management. Established Walsall's diabetic eye screening project and continues family optician tradition since 1977.
Questions
What specialist services do you offer?
We provide unique colorimetry assessments for visual stress, low vision aids, diabetic eye screening, and specialist eyewear for Downs Syndrome patients.
Are eye tests free for children?
Yes, we offer free eye examinations for all children under 16 years old as part of our commitment to early vision care.
Do you stock designer glasses?
We maintain a comprehensive selection of designer eyewear alongside practical options, with frames suitable for all ages and visual requirements.
Can tinted lenses help with reading difficulties?
Our precision tinted lenses may alleviate symptoms of visual stress that can affect reading ability, following specialist colorimetry assessment.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday 09:30-17:30. Appointments available for comprehensive eye examinations and eyewear consultations during these times.
Reviews (6)
Lynda Rowan
Jul 17, 2021
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The best optician I have been to and I have been to many over 20years. Very thorough, experienced and with a gentle manner. I am glad I ditched corporate high street money grabbers for a respectable, first class service thats reasonably priced.
Richard Barlow
Apr 23, 2021
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Tony is the best optometrist/optician I've ever had the pleasure of attending, fantastic service, highly professional and takes his time to ensure all is correct, excellent range of specs, Michelle is a delight on reception.
Noor Te Quiero
Mar 02, 2019
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Very very rude would never ever go there again.if they dont know what customer service is or how to behave with customers they should quit their job or close the shop! Would never recommend getting your job done here.
Sybil Lee
May 12, 2018
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I am eighty years old and have worn glasses since the age of six, so have encountered a few opticians in my time. Mr. Samuels is the most proficient and caring optometrist I have ever met. If you go to him for a sight test be prepared to spend a fairly long time there, but it is so well worth it. I have been attending this practice for the last few years and on my first visit I was amazed at the difference between this and all my previous experiences. I cannot recommend him highly enough as it's so rare nowadays to find someone who takes such trouble to ensure his patient's wellbeing.
Jane Bell
Nov 13, 2017
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This company says they have been in business since 1899 and Im fairly sure they have not adapted since that time! I asked if they stock Louis Vuitton frames - Tony (the person who picked up the phone) had never heard of Louis Vuitton! He wasn't sure if he could get them in etc. Their website is very misleading because it states that they sell fashionable and designer eyewear yet have not even heard of a very popular designer let alone stock their products.
I already have the prescription but since I work around the corner from the shop thought it would be easy to get them from there, apparently not. May be ok if you want bog standard NHS frames but don't bother contacting them if you are alive in 2018 - well past their sell by date.
I already have the prescription but since I work around the corner from the shop thought it would be easy to get them from there, apparently not. May be ok if you want bog standard NHS frames but don't bother contacting them if you are alive in 2018 - well past their sell by date.
Luke Bedrock
Jun 23, 2017
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Very nice properly looking office with proffessional testing equipment. I also got decent rebate and very good service. Recommended over standard flyby opticians.
