Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Opticians in Nottingham
Established in 1957, Thomas Bond has built a reputation as an independent provider of comprehensive eye care services. Our practice combines decades of expertise with a commitment to personalized patient care, offering advanced diagnostic technology and tailored eyewear solutions. With six locations across Nottinghamshire, we prioritise thorough eye health assessments, myopia management for children, and audiology services. Our team of qualified optometrists and audiologists delivers professional care through enhanced eye examinations, specialist contact lenses, and hearing assessments.We maintain a focus on community engagement while incorporating modern techniques like OCT scanning and Optomap retinal imaging. Our approach balances traditional values with contemporary innovations to ensure optimal patient outcomes. We operate under strict professional standards, offering NHS-funded eye tests where applicable and maintaining transparent communication with all patients. Our long-standing presence reflects our dedication to evolving with patients' needs while preserving core principles of quality and accessibility.
Services
Eye Examinations
Myopia Management
Children's Eyecare
Audiology Services
Contact Lenses
Designer Eyewear
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in independent eyecare
- We offer enhanced eye examinations with advanced diagnostic technology
- Our team provides dedicated myopia management for children
- We deliver comprehensive audiology services including wax removal
- We maintain six convenient locations across Nottinghamshire
What people say
Attentive and caring
Friendly and welcoming
Extremely helpful
Genuine interest
Highly recommended
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations include detailed vision assessments and eye health checks using advanced diagnostic technology. Patients receive personalised advice about their visual needs and potential prescription changes. The examinations incorporate OCT scanning and Optomap retinal imaging for early detection of eye conditions.
Myopia Management
We offer specialist myopia control solutions including MiSight contact lenses and Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses. These treatments help slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Our optometrists provide tailored advice to manage childhood myopia effectively through regular monitoring and appropriate interventions.
Children's Eyecare
Our children's eyecare service includes comprehensive eye examinations for all ages, from pre-reading to teenagers. We provide specialist frames for young patients and offer NHS-funded eye tests for eligible children. The service focuses on early detection of vision problems that could affect educational development.
Audiology Services
We provide hearing assessments and micro-suction wax removal services. Our audiologist offers free hearing tests for patients over 55 and provides aftercare for hearing aid users. The service includes diagnosis of hearing loss and recommendations for appropriate hearing solutions.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens service includes comprehensive assessments to determine suitability and selection of appropriate lens types. We offer myopia control lenses, daily disposables, and specialist lenses for complex prescriptions. The service includes aftercare appointments to ensure ongoing comfort and eye health.
People
Gavin Wynne
Hearing Aid Audiologist
Qualified audiologist with 20 years' experience in hearing care, specialising in NHS and private hearing aid dispensing. Provides expert advice on hearing solutions and aftercare support.
Questions
Are your eye examinations NHS-funded?
Many patients qualify for free NHS eye tests including children under 16, adults over 60, and those with specific medical conditions. Contact your local branch for eligibility confirmation.
Do you offer myopia management for children?
Yes, we provide specialist myopia control contact lenses and spectacle lenses proven to slow progression. Our optometrists offer tailored advice and regular monitoring for young patients.
What locations do you operate from?
We have six practices in Arnold, Bingham, Hucknall, Netherfield, West Bridgford and our main practice in Nottingham. Each location offers the full range of eyecare services.
Do you provide hearing assessments?
Yes, we offer free hearing tests for patients over 55 and provide micro-suction wax removal. Our qualified audiologist provides comprehensive hearing care at selected locations.
What technology do you use for eye exams?
We use OCT scanning for detailed retinal imaging and Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging to detect early signs of eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Reviews (4)
Tom Parkin
Jan 21, 2022
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I had a very positive experience with Thomas Bond. Previously I have always stuck to big national chain opticians and assumed that smaller opticians would be more expensive and less efficient. However, I found that Thomas Bond's prices are very reasonable, products good quality, and customer service excellent - they were able to turn around my new glasses very quickly as I needed new ones ASAP.
Jetje Ruijter
Jun 19, 2021
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A big thank you to Thomas Bond opticians in West Bridgford! Just picked my new varifocals, I'm so happy I've followed my friends advice to go to this independent optician! Great service, they listened to my problems and wishes. Very professional and friendly. Can't say that about the chain that I went for before.
Bob Phipps
Jun 19, 2020
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Rang for help with an eye problem, could not have had better service from Liz and from Julie, they were able to see me quickly and put my mind at rest. Friendly, polite and professional, very highly recommended.
Daniella
Aug 12, 2019
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I have been coming to this practice for many years and the staff are always pleasant and helpful. A very professional practice.
