Whitakers Opticians has been an independently owned, family run business since 1932. Following a health scare in 2014-15, Jonathan Whitaker (the third generation of the Whitaker family to own the business) took the immense decision to sell the practice. He was delighted when two long standing professional members of staff, David Armitage and Richard Barker, agreed to purchase the business as he knew that David and Richard would continue to work tirelessly to maintain the reputation of Whitakers Opticians, built over the past 80 years.
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Stanley Topliss was well known in optical circles as he was responsible for starting the dispensing course at Bradford College in 1963 and also wrote the definitive textbook on dispensing - Optical Dispensing and Workshop Practice. Trevor Whitaker was well known as an examiner for the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians and was president of the Yorkshire Optical Society in 1969.
A typical adult eye exam lasts around 30 minutes. We prioritise patient comfort and care, so examinations are conducted in a spacious, air-conditioned consulting room offering complete privacy. Our highly trained optometrist team use a series of different tests and examinations tailor made to the individual's problems and visual requirements.
We take photos of the back of the eye so that we can build up a long term picture of how the eyes are changing over time. Our computerised test chart is the modern way of providing letters to read during the eye examination. It allows lower case letters, pictures and shapes for children and those with learning difficulties.
Reviews (7)
BrawnyFanta
Mar 23, 2022
Kevin Mcdonald
Dec 18, 2021
Mica Mila
Nov 12, 2021
Annette Miller
Aug 03, 2021
Ben Pearce
Feb 25, 2020
Neti Neti
Jul 28, 2019
I've not felt so well cared for by an optician in many years. From the friendly and efficient receptionist though to the optometrist and dispensing optician the service is impeccable with current technology used to the patients advantage. Due to complications I've been waiting 2 years before I've been able to choose a pair of spectacles which I like.
This is a much waited for event and although I'd an idea of the kind of frame I'd like I was unsure that I'd be totally happy with the final result due to my prescription. Not only was a simple and workable solution to my eyesight challenges found by the optometrist but this was held in mind by the dispensing optician during the process of choosing frames. I'm delighted and relieved with the service at Whitakers and will happily and confidentiality recommend to friends and family.
This is a much waited for event and although I'd an idea of the kind of frame I'd like I was unsure that I'd be totally happy with the final result due to my prescription. Not only was a simple and workable solution to my eyesight challenges found by the optometrist but this was held in mind by the dispensing optician during the process of choosing frames. I'm delighted and relieved with the service at Whitakers and will happily and confidentiality recommend to friends and family.
Andrew Egerton
Mar 26, 2019
