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Your Trusted Opticians in Ballymena
Waveney Eye Care NI is a family-owned optometry practice serving the Ballymena community. With over 50 years of combined experience, our qualified optometrists Roger and Emma provide comprehensive eye care for all ages, supported by administrator Sandra and assistant manager Natalie. We prioritise patient education, offering detailed explanations during appointments to ensure informed decisions about vision health. Our services include prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and specialist dry eye treatments, backed by a commitment to exceptional aftercare. We maintain transparency in recommendations, avoiding unnecessary purchases while focusing on individual needs.The practice participates in the NHS emergency eye care scheme, providing urgent consultations for sudden vision changes or eye injuries. Our frame selection includes hypoallergenic titanium options, children's accessories, and designer brands unavailable elsewhere. We offer flexible frame trials and online contact lens ordering with free delivery. As advocates for preventative care, we emphasize regular eye exams as essential health checks, particularly for diabetics and those over 70. Our team remains dedicated to maintaining Northern Ireland's vision health through personalized, ethical optometric services.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Prescription Glasses
Children's Eye Care
Emergency Appointments
Dry Eye Treatment
Frame Adjustments
Lens Replacement
Vision Testing
Frame Selection
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years combined optometric experience across independent practice and hospital clinics
- Our family-owned business provides personalized frame selection and free children's eye exams
- We participate in the NHS emergency eye care scheme for urgent vision problems
- Our aftercare service includes free adjustments and repairs for children's glasses
- We stock exclusive designer frames and hypoallergenic titanium options unavailable elsewhere
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations assess vision health and detect potential issues. Qualified optometrists use advanced diagnostic equipment to evaluate eye function and general ocular health. The 30-minute appointments include detailed explanations of results and recommendations for corrective measures.
Contact Lenses
We provide daily and monthly disposable contact lenses for various prescriptions. Our service includes fitting assessments and aftercare to ensure eye health. Patients can order lenses online with free delivery, avoiding subscription schemes or direct debits.
Prescription Glasses
Our glasses packages start at 49.95, including frames and standard lenses. We offer varifocals with non-tolerance guarantees, anti-glare coatings, and titanium frames for allergy sufferers. Customers can trial frames at home for better decision-making.
Children's Eye Care
Free NHS eye tests for under-19s in full-time education. We specialise in early detection of vision problems affecting children's learning. Services include frame adjustments, repair services, and Blinx accessories to encourage glasses wear among young patients.
Emergency Appointments
NHS emergency eye care available for sudden vision changes, red eyes, or foreign objects. Our optometrists assess and treat urgent conditions free of charge under the NI PEARS scheme, providing immediate care before hospital referral if needed.
People
Roger
Optometrist
Experienced optometrist with 25+ years in independent practice and hospital clinics. Specialises in comprehensive eye exams and vision correction solutions for all ages.
Emma
Optometrist
Qualified optometrist offering expert eye care with focus on patient education. Combines clinical expertise with practical advice to help patients understand their vision needs and eyewear options.
Sandra
Administrator
Manages practice operations and patient appointments. Provides initial guidance on eye care services and coordinates administrative aspects of the family-run business.
Natalie
Assistant Manager
Supports daily operations and patient interactions. Assists with frame selection and ensures smooth delivery of the practice's aftercare services for eyewear maintenance.
Questions
How do I book an eye examination?
Contact us via phone, email, or WhatsApp to schedule an appointment. We allocate extra time for all consultations to ensure thorough eye care discussions.
Are children's eye tests free?
Yes, NHS-funded eye tests are available for all children under 19 in full-time education. Contact us to book your child's free appointment.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments in-store. Contact lens orders can be placed online with secure payment processing.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
Yes, we provide NHS emergency eye care under the NI PEARS scheme for sudden vision changes, red eyes, or eye injuries requiring immediate attention.
Can I try frames at home?
We offer frame loan services allowing customers to trial selected frames at home for better style decisions before purchase.
Do you stock specialist glasses?
We provide titanium frames for allergy sufferers, varifocals with non-tolerance guarantees, and exclusive designer brands unavailable in other stores.
Reviews (2)
Pete McKelvey
Mar 14, 2019
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The best optician in Ballymena: friendly, helpful, knowledgable and reasonable - a pleasure to deal with
Victoria McCartney
Dec 09, 2017
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Fantastic and really lovely people. You are made so very welcome. Service is second to none. Highly recommend this place.
