Riverside Opticians

24/12/2025

We’d like to wish all our lovely patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We truly appreciate all your support and can’t wait to see you again in 2026.

13/11/2025

Sadly 4 drivers in County Durham have had their driving licenses revoked after failing to pass roadside eyesight tests in the past few weeks. If you’re concerned your sight may be below required standards please do make an appointment to have an eye test, it’s too important to risk.

14/10/2025

We’re now looking for a part time member of staff to work in our new Birtley practice. Ideally 3 days per week to begin with a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday preferred. If you’ve worked in an opticians practice previously and would like to be a part of a family run business please send a cv to riversideopticians@gmail.com

09/10/2025

Today is world sight day, we’re so lucky in this country to have a wealth of health professionals dedicated to ensuring our eyes are healthy and vision perfect . If it’s been a while since you had an exam, please do so. Your sight is too precious to lose.

06/10/2025

We’re looking for one or more optical assistants to cover 4 days at our new practice in the Birtley area. Experience is essential and without this we will be unable to proceed with your application. So if you’ve worked in the industry before and are interested in joining our family business please send your cv to Riversideopticians@gmail.com

12/09/2025

Every Monday we have an audiologist from the Hearing Care Partnership in the practice. If you have any concerns about your hearing please call us on 01914478181 to book in for your free consultation.

04/05/2025

A quick reminder if you’re looking for an independent optician in the Chester Le Street area we are more than happy to see new patients at this time. Check out our 5 star reviews on google or Facebook to see what we are about or pop in and say hello . Appointments can be made in store or by calling us on 01914478181 Tuesday to Saturday.
We look forward to seeing you
Kevin, Morven and the team.

24/12/2024

We’re now closed until Friday 27th December. We’d like to wish all our lovely patients a very merry Christmas and a happy new year .
Best wishes
Kevin, Morven, Vicki, Linda and Dorothy

29/05/2024

24/05/2024

Our new range of Ray Ban optical and sunglasses frames are now in store. Why not stop in and try some of their iconic styles 😎.

15/03/2024

It's World Glaucoma Week! 🌍

is an annual, international campaign which aims to raise awareness of glaucoma and encourage people to have regular eye tests. Glaucoma is most commonly diagnosed following a routine check-up, and catching it early could save your sight.

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06/09/2023

We’re all patched up and back in business from tomorrow at 9am. Apologies for any inconvenience today.