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Querido & Davidson Located in Heaton, Newcastle, Querido & Davidson is a National Award-winning, independent, family-owned Opticians practice, established in 1956. Regardless of your needs, you will find that we are fully experienced at examining not only all age groups, from babies to senior citizens, but we are also specialist with working with those with communication problems, Dementia and physical disabilities.

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Your eye examination will be provided by John Davidson (Director), or Angela Henderson - both fully qualified, and registered UK Optometrists. Your new spectacles will be dispensed under the supervision of Ian Warren - a fully qualified UK Registered Dispensing Optician.
We're a friendly practice! No matter what your needs, we are fully experienced at examining all age groups, from babies to senior citizens as well as those with communication problems, dementia & physical disabilities. We are open 6 days a week, provide late night opening twice per week and we are open on a Saturday to make sure that you can be seen at a time that suits you.
We are proud to provide a personalised service for all of our patients and we would love to hear about your experience. We love hearing from our patients, if you would like to provide us with your feedback, we would love to hear from you.
No matter what your needs, we are fully experienced at examining all age groups, from babies to senior citizens as well as those with communication problems, dementia & physical disabilities. During your Eye Examination, our Optometrists will use advanced instrumentation & equipment to help them to look in detail for any signs of eye disease, and to monitor changes within the practice at each successive visit.
Reviews (30)
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Bharat Dhir
May 25, 2022
Have use Querido & Davidson for many years now as have all my family. Fantastic, professional & knowledgeable service at all times and very accommodating to any requests. Would highly recommend to all.
Dawn Waugh
May 24, 2022
Very professional and friendly, I was informed of every thing that the eye test included and also helped to make a choice regarding glasses. I have also recently called in with my grandsons broken glasses and they very kindly fixed them for me free of charge. I would definitely recommend.
Daniel Scott
May 22, 2022
Been my optician for 10 years. Really reasonably priced, very professional. Cant complain at all! Location helps a bunch as its local to me and I feel the personal touch is there.
Penny Marron
May 20, 2022
As a family we have been with Querido & Davidson for over twelve years. Ian was amazing with introducing our young son to ortho-k lenses, as he played so much sport and was reluctant to wear glasses! Always a pleasure going and always feel confident in the advice and care given.
Christopher Dixon
May 14, 2022
This company are by far the best opticians in Newcastle. My daughter required glades and after doing the normal rounds at the high street opticians and getting the same poor service we got recommended Querido & Davidson. Just outstanding service by top staff. Both myself and my wife have also needed glasses for reading and we go here. Just a top company with top employees.
Oscar Clarke
May 08, 2022
Despite moving to London this month, I will be keeping Querido & Davidson as my optician, because I know I won't find better here. They are simply the best around, and quite easily worth the trip back to Newcastle for.
Jenny Eastwood
May 08, 2022
It is twenty miles for me to travel to Heaton but it is so worth it as I trust the excellent expertise of the staff at Q & D. Always a pleasure to be there.
Marilyn Cameron
May 03, 2022
I have been going to Querido and Davidson for well over 10 years. All the staff there are fabulous, giving excellent service at all times. They are always helpful with both contact lenses and glasses, they keep you updated with products and reminders. I have had several issues with my eyes, specifically dry eyes and John and the staff have provided answers and solutions to manage the condition very well. The service and commitment to their clients cannot be faulted.
John Rudkin
Nov 07, 2021
I've used these guys since 2013! Nice and cool service. No hassle just easy. Some eye scoping equipment had been upgraded to the max which appeared to my punter eyes as pretty immense kit. Yes, I have had respectable cheaper tests at several different places but this is still the most thorough eye care that I have experienced. Thankfully my forty-something year old eyes are far from shot to pieces, so my prescription is straight forward. You'll leave with hopefully a clean bill of optical health, or at least the wheels will be fully in motion to address any needs you might have on that front.
Angela Davidson
Oct 29, 2021
I can highly recommend Q&D as we have been regulars here for many years. We are treated more like family than customers, and the service has always been first class. Thanks to John, my teenage son and I both use 'nighttime' lenses that give us such freedom from glasses. If the best eye care in the north east is what you want, look no more.
Harold Spencer
Oct 29, 2021
The best opticians in the North East, in-depth eye test in a Covid safe environment even if maintaining the means no coffee!. Every member of staff is a top quality professional, with a fantastic commitment to customer services. They may not be the cheapest for eyewear but they are the best.
Cecily Mills
Oct 27, 2021
My family has used this practise since from the 40s so I hane seen many changes. This partnership has given excellent treament and kept upgrading and knowlegde and equipment. Having manages to put essential oil in one eye at 5am instead of Hypromellise I d4cided mr Davison was bettere euipped than thecRVI emergency dept. Eye vastly improved. Will be making a appt soon I hope. The consultant is going to do a phone call asap!
Lisa Adams
Oct 26, 2021
Staff are very knowledgeable, always friendly and helpful. The cleanliness and hygiene standards are second to none, and always have been, however have stepped up even further since covid. I travel over 30 miles to Querido & Davidson due to their expertise and professionalism. Highly recommended
Donatas Pilka
Oct 26, 2021
Very pleased to have Querido & Davidson as my new opticians and even more pleased with my new glasses. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of eye-health care here after sad years being stuck with one of the high street opticians. Also, the professional help and advice in choosing the frames from their wide range was unexpectedly helpful too! Highly recommended place!
Laura Jennings
Jul 06, 2021
My son was asked to have a sight test after his visual screening at school. The optometrist Angela, really put my 4 year old at ease while conducting his first eye examination and made it a positive first experience for him. All staff were very welcoming and pleasant.
Molly Mellor
Jun 11, 2021
Have been going to Querido & Davidson for more years than I care to count. I can remember when John first became a member of the team! I have always had superb service. I used to wear contact lenses and now spectacles and the care taken with both has been excellent. The whole staff take an interest in the care of the client. They are welcoming efficient and professional. I thoroughly recommend Querido & Davidson.
Angela Rutherford
May 04, 2021
I have been with the practice since the days of Victor Graham and would never dream of going anywhere else. The care and treatment I have received has always been first class and in a modern and well equipped environment. The staff are friendly and always make you feel welcome and at ease. I would have no hesitation in recommending Q&D to everyone.
Angela Rutherford
May 04, 2021
I have been with the practice since the days of Victor Graham and would never dream of going anywhere else. The care and treatment I have received has always been first class and in a modern and well equipped environment. The staff are friendly and always make you feel welcome and at ease. I would have no hesitation in recommending Q&D to everyone.
Sandra Wall
Apr 29, 2021
They are professional and extremely friendly at the same time. Always get the best of treatment and support from the whole of the staff. Can't praise them enough.
Sandra Wall
Apr 29, 2021
They are professional and extremely friendly at the same time. Always get the best of treatment and support from the whole of the staff. Can’t praise them enough.
Susan Sorensen
Apr 27, 2021
Great service, very friendly yet professional. My boys have grown up with regular eye tests here and been so well looked after. Thanks to your wonderful team
Selwyn Thompson
Apr 27, 2021
Brilliant professional service from Q+D every time. Use with complete confidence- you're always made to feel more than just a customer by their friendly staff through their hugely considerate, caring approach to your eye- care. Can't recommend strongly enough. If it's first rate service you're after, look no further (if you'll pardon the pun).
Adam MacDonald
Apr 27, 2021
Absolutely brilliant opticians. Been here since I was a child and have never been elsewhere. The staff are so friendly and make you feel very welcome. There are also a huge range of specs to choose from as well as other products.
Michelle Fisher
Apr 27, 2021
I have been using Q&D for my son for many years now for his glasses and would highly recommend. Staff are always very professional and friendly and go out of their way to help. My son has just recently started wearing contact lenses and we have found the whole experience outstanding from the fitting to the follow ups. Thank you to John and the team.
Lara Smith
Jan 31, 2021
You always get a warm welcome and professional service from staff at Q&D, with a good range of spec's to choose from for us and our teenage children. I found that the staff were exceptional with regards to hygiene and implementing strict social distancing within their practice. I felt very safe, as their standards are are so high. Lovely staff and would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a good optician!
Mrs. A. Shelley
Jan 26, 2021
John and his team are fabulous. I have been a customer for many years and am always struck by how friendly, helpful and professional all the staff are. I would not hesitate to recommend Q&D to anyone wanting quality eye care. The OrthoK lenses that I use from them are not widely available and have transformed my life - 20/20 vision without the need to wear anything during the day - who knew this was possible?!
Nikki Crowley
Nov 24, 2020
What a difference a local opticians makes, unlike the big impersonal corporate places the experience here is friendly, welcoming and personalised. Great advice and a really great choice of frames, I paid a little more than I had planned but got the perfect glasses and am very happy! After care is great too. More than happy to support this local business
Alison Muirhead
Sep 30, 2020
I have been attending Querido & Davison for some years and would not look to go elsewhere. The practice is furnished with up to date equipment which saves me trips to hospital for scans. The range of eyewear available is fantastic and appears to suit all budgets. I personally have an eye care plan which is an affordable way of spreading payments for routine appointments over the course of a year.
John and Angela are professional in their approach; they listen and alleviate concerns and are always proactive if a second opinion is required, ie a hospital referral.

The team as a whole reflects a family feel in the practice. I always think it’s a good sign when you can retain staff over many years and this is certainly a plus for this practice. I would highly recommend this practice to people of all ages...my children love going!
Jack Soulsby
Sep 30, 2020
John and his great team of professionals have looked after me and my family’s eyecare for many years now. They are the only guys I would trust with something so important. With Q&D you are getting state-of-the-art care and prescriptions that are right for you. From prescription swimming goggles for my daughter, that have enabled her to swim at the next level, to sensitive care and prescribing for my mum post-stroke, they are superb
Colin Thomson
Sep 29, 2020
Very personalised service. Always there at the end of the phone - not just when you have an appointment (even during lockdown). Only uses the best lens makers so not the cheapest but always really excellent.