Riverside Opticians

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.

06/09/2023

Due to a break in at the practice during the night we will be temporarily closed. We will update further once we can get back to work.

29/06/2023

It’s National Glaucoma week and we’ve just taken delivery of our brand new Visual Field Screener. This allows us to more accurately detect early changes in peripheral vision associated with the onset of Glaucoma. If you’ve not had a sight test for a while, why not get in touch ?

22/05/2023

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic person to join our small team in Chester-le-Street. We’re looking for someone able to work 3 days per week which will include regular Saturdays. Previous experience is essential and as such we can’t consider candidates without necessary experience working in an opticians practice. If you are interested in the position please email your CV to riversideopticians@gmail.com

14/03/2023

Around half of all people who have glaucoma are are unaware they have it, due to it often not showing symptoms at the early stages. Glaucoma is often only picked up at an eye examination

16/11/2022

If you would like to help the contact details are below. If you can’t see the number and haven’t had a diagnosis before get in touch and we can carry out the tests for you.

22/10/2022

It’s our 2nd birthday 🥳 🍾 🎂 As a thank you to our patients for their continued support we have cake and fizz to share. Please call in to celebrate with us 🥂