We are FULLY independent and a family-owned optician. Comprehensive eye exams and your WOW specs! A huge array of frames - from funky to formal!
Your choice of Eyewear Stylists and Opticians looking after all your eye care needs. Independent and original eyewear! We provide a premium and luxurious experience, start to finish. Our goal is your happiness. Combine that with various payment options, and you will obtain your perfect glasses! Come and see what all the fuss is about �
28/07/2025
The perfect frame for Kate. A 'natural' style looking for something different. Love this perfectly fitting gorgeous frame on Kate ❤️ 👓
After a styling consultation, Kate fell in love with this frame. A natural style personality typically prefers comfort, neutral colours and simple shapes. This frame has that but with extra bit of colour that Kate craved! Just a little step out of her comfort zone and voila! 😃 😊 😀
🥰 For your perfect eyewear, book a style consultation. Our stylists will identify your style preference and pair you with your perfect glasses! Call 02380 892969 to book with Sue or Liz!
09/07/2025
DRY EYE DROPS POST.
QUESTION. Which ones should you use? There are too many on the market to decide!!!
ANSWER. There are lots of the market. The only way to truly decide which drops maybe best for you is to see a Specialist passionate about Dry Eye. Each drops acts in different ways across the tear film and cornea. There are different types of Dry Eye Therefore it is important you use the correct drop for your Dry Eye. Some drops on top of the tear film, some from the middle and some from under the tear film.
There are a few I have shown here, but we have many others. Every single drop shown here does something different. I have dry eye disease and currently I am loving Hydramed Forte.
02/07/2025
Part 3. Classical frame styles. Enjoy 😊
19/06/2025
WE ARE CLOSED TODAY FOR STAFF EVENT. BACK OPEN TOMORROW. 😊
14/06/2025
🤩 A striking for Elizabeth. We didn't manage to get any photos of her, but had to show you these beauties nonetheless!
Are you looking for striking and interesting eyewear that nobody else is wearing? Book a style consultation with Sue or Liz! 👓🕶
16/05/2025
🌞🕶 The sun is shining and here are some of our sunnies. Glamorous, bold and stand out pieces! Our beautiful collection of sunglasses are very wearable and will be sure to turn heads! 🙌🥰
Call 02380 892969 to view our sunglass collection!
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28/04/2025
This review made me very emotional 😊🥲
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25/04/2025
🤩 The perfect frame for a natural and romantic style personality.
Wendy also had light colouring, so this colourway worked perfectly for her 👌
Ever wondered what style personality and colouring are? And then you want to match those traits to the eyewear you choose? Then book a style consultation with Liz or Sue 😊
You will not be disappointed!
23/04/2025
👉 WORD OF MOUTH REFERRALS ARE EVERYTHING! When clients talk all things positive about us, we got to be doing something right 🙌
Mr. L referred his wife, Amanda who gave us this shining 5 star Google review 🤩
Amanda then referred her mum to us who we saw today. 🤩
I wonder who we will see next in this family? 👓😉
Big shout out to Twinkle, Sue and Suzy who all looked after this whole family so brilliantly well. ❤️
16/03/2025
➡️ Ok, people. This event is fully booked for one to one consultations for Eco Eyewear 🙌🫶
However, people can still pop in and have a browse through this fabulous collection. Perfect pair of glasses with Summer on its way! All come with a polarised sun-clip!
Enjoy a glass of fizz and a piece of cake and peruse this timeless and stylish eyewear brand!
It's always a good idea to call us to let us know what time you will be popping in so we can try our best to host you 😍🥰🥂 02380 892969
07/03/2025
😮 DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS! That's right...eyelash mite infestation is a type of blepharitis! It often goes undiagnosed when it can be the biggest culprit of the dry eye and blepharitis! They are hard to detect via the traditional slit lamp, especially the ones that live in the root of the eyelashes!
We at use a microscope to analyse your lashes to detect these dreaded creatures. If demodex is present and not detected, your Dry Eye Treatment will not work. Simple.
Book your full and thorough Dry Eye Investigation (1 hour long) with us. Make sure every aspect of the Ocular surface, your lids and eyelashes are checked. Then, treat and manage accordingly. This is the only way one can achieve the most long-term relief 🫶
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Hello everyone! Walbank Opticians is a completely independent and family owned opticians in the Waterside area. We are the only Opticians in the Waterside area that is not owned or in partnership with a national company. This makes us fully and completely part of your community. You can rest assured, that your investment into us stays in the community. We are extremely proud of this.
Twinkle Patel, the Optometrist has about 20 years’ experience in the industry. She has two goals; 1. Your full clinical needs are met and 2. You choose your perfect pair of glasses. The team will thrive to achieve the above.
YOUR CLINICAL NEEDS
We are proud to be the first Optician in the area to deliver the OCT scan (since 2008). This hospital grade equipment examines the deeper layers of the eye, helping to pick up eye disease up to 4 years earlier than a standard eye test. Twinkle is also the first one in the area to be accredited as a Minor Eye Conditions Optometrist. She has undergone extra training and exams in order to successfully diagnose and manage conditions such as red eyes, sore eyes, dry eyes, sudden loss of vision, floaters and flashes of light. She is also accredited for glaucoma and post-operative cataract assessments.
YOUR PERFECT GLASSES
The team at Walbank Opticians firmly believe that spectacles must represent the individual. Style and personality play a big part. So, we endeavour to help you pick your perfect pair of glasses with styling tips from our experienced dispensing manager. We always say ‘If your glasses do not look good, how can they fit correctly? If they do not fit correctly, how can they be comfortable? And if they are not comfortable, how will you achieve optimum vision?’
It all starts with choosing the correct style for YOU. We have many different styles available; minimalistic, bold, chic or something more extravagant! And we search the globe regularly to bring you unique frames.
We have several payment plans available. A plan for contact lenses, a plan for eyecare, a plan for glasses. Please enquire in store.
COMMUNITY PROMISE
Finally, we are extremely grateful to our clients for choosing us as their Optician. We will dedicate ourselves to the community and help with local charitable causes wherever possible. We look forward to serving the Waterside and surrounding areas for years to come.
