We offer comprehensive eye examinations including digital photography, year round offers on glasses, cost price contact lenses, orthokeratology (an alternative to glasses and contact lenses with no surgery involved), and we also offer home visit sight tests for the house bound. At Oakwood Eyecare you get the opportunity of having your eyes looked after by the same optician (Laura Young, Tom Jackson or Liz Jackson) each time you come, Tom and Liz have been testing eyes in Oakwood since they opened the practice 19 years ago, so have a wealth of experience to help you in your journey with us.
Highlights and features
- Home Visit sight tests for the housebound
- Ongoing and seasonal offers
- Late evening appointments
- Swimming Goggles and Sports Glasses
- A vast range of budget to designer glasses
- Consistent and reliable care from highly qualified opticians
- Contact lenses
- Five star customer care
- An alternative to contact lenses and glasses, with no surgery involved!
- Easy payment options
- Free parking
Associations and certifications
- Elizabeth Jackson - Bsc (HONS), MCOptom
- Thomas Jackson - Bsc (HONS), MCOptom
- Laura Young - Bsc (HONS), MCOptom
- Sarah Bunting - Dispensing Optician FBDO
- Meghan Spencer - Dispensing Optician FBDO
- Lesley Pass - Dispensing Optician FBDO
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Services
Adult Eye Exam
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Tests are done to calculate how well the eyes work with each other in terms of their alignment and how they focus. Vision is measured with any existing glasses and compared to the findings at the end of the test so patients understand how much difference a change in prescription could make.
We routinely measure the pressure of the eyes and also assess the visual field – both help test for Glaucoma.
Also we can photograph the back of the eyes, show the results to the patient and explain what they mean. It is now possible to have an OCT scan which allow the optician a more in depth view of the layers of the retina.
We routinely measure the pressure of the eyes and also assess the visual field – both help test for Glaucoma.
Also we can photograph the back of the eyes, show the results to the patient and explain what they mean. It is now possible to have an OCT scan which allow the optician a more in depth view of the layers of the retina.
Children’s Eye Exam
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Children’s vision is precious. They are often invited for a test before starting school which checks their vision and muscle balance. If there are any concerns then they would be referred to either an optician or directly to the eye clinic at Derby Children’s Hospital. The optician’s test usually involves eye drops which give a quicker/more accurate result. We would recommend that you attend this service.
Reviews (24)
Caroline Bradberry
Nov 13, 2023
Geoff Neild
Feb 08, 2022
Fantastic service and great customer care. After 40 years of using various opticians after one visit I now understand more about my eye health than ever before. I had the most thorough test of my eyesight and eye health and was massively impressed at the quality of service and the feedback given to me. The cost was very reasonable too.
Melissa Edwards
Jan 20, 2022
Been having some eye trouble possible infection went here after struggling to get help at chemist and drs, and staff were lovely and friendly examination was thorough felt really reassured didn’t need treatment. Was given really helpful advice. Said I can come back if have anymore problems. Then to my surprise it was free, couldn’t believe it really really great service!
Gillian Cartwright
Oct 25, 2021
The service at Oakwood Eyecare is nothing short of exceptional! I recently booked an appointment as I needed a second opinion on a sight test that I'd had at a national opticians, and I'm very glad that I did. Their attention to detail and care for their patients is exceptional and I'm very grateful for their help.
Tidy R. Thompson
Oct 20, 2021
A company that cares and staff that care just the same! Cannot fault the service, care and knowledge you get! I've never had my vision as clear as it is now, since using Oakwood/Alvaston eyecare. I even understand what's going on with my eyes and how things work! Would highly, strongly and without a doubt recommend here for any of your eye care needs. Life customer right here. Thank you
John Ashton
Jul 21, 2021
Sara Krohl
Jul 06, 2021
Ruth S.
Jul 06, 2021
Pete Lightfoot
Jul 02, 2021
Lorna Page
May 16, 2021
Great service with kind, caring people - wouldn’t go anywhere else. Emergency appointment arranged (at their inconvenience) with no hesitation, situation confirmed and reassurance given. Follow up done a week later to check I’m Ok.
Been a patient through their Kimberley branch for years and knew the service was good but this is when it counts. Thank you Tom, Liz & all the team
Been a patient through their Kimberley branch for years and knew the service was good but this is when it counts. Thank you Tom, Liz & all the team
Hannah Henshaw
May 15, 2021
Lou W.
Apr 10, 2021
Sunniva Pierrepont
Mar 20, 2021
Such a happy 8 year old girl walking out of there to a whole new world! Very emotional for mummy but the excitement from our little girl when she could see was just priceless! Staff were so so helpful, informative and attentive and made the experience great in every possible way! We are now both looking forward to her 6 month check up!
Iain Gooding
Jan 12, 2021
We have been very impressed with the personal service provided by Oakwood Eyecare. Our daughter, aged 6, has now had 3 pairs of glasses from them and each time they have been really good with her. She needs a powerful prescription and the staff explained about the option of thinning the lenses. They have ordered in extra frames for us to look at when choosing and have repaired and adjusted glasses very quickly whilst we wait. In lockdown the glasses were delivered by the staff to the door. We would definitely recommend them!😀
Tamara Moore
May 14, 2020
Geoff Rowlands
Jan 18, 2020
Cant rate highly enough! Not even as customer here normally but my son needed prescription sunglasses. During lockdown his normal opticians was shut. Oakwood eye care were great- came to the house, maintained distance, gave us glasses to choose from and then delivered them when ready. Will definitely be coming here from now on for all our eye appts.
Macca Dhadli
Jacob Rendall
Carl Bryan
Matthew Cooney
I went for the first time today all I can say is fantastic! I felt valued from the moment I walked though the door Ben and Charlotte were very friend and knowledgeable what more can I ask for. glad i have decided to move away from my previous opticians as the service and customer care from Oakwood is second to none!!! THANK YOU
Kelly Jenkins
I have been with these guys for 16 years now & I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience! The staff are all very knowledgeable & friendly, I have multiple disabilities & they are always so patient & helpful. They stock a wide range of products that are all competitively priced & they offer the option of paying monthly! These guys really go above & beyond to get the best product @ the very best price!!
Daniel Pidkorczemny
After being misdiagnosed by Specsavers and being sent to hospital for no reason a few years ago, I was extremely nervous to return to any opticians. Having been to Oakwood Eyecare when I was younger (and had a good experience), I decided to return a few months ago. All of the staff were extremely friendly and put me at ease. Well worth the money!
Melissa Noakes
Ben Callum
I can honestly say that my recent experience at Oakwood was far superior to any of the previous eye tests I have had at various high street optician chains over the last 15 years. Whereas other opticians had made me feel like a number being rushed through their testing process, Oakwood’s professional and knowledgeable staff made me feel a valued customer at every step of the way, taking the time to explain tests and their results and to advise me without any ‘hard sell’ tactics of my options for new glasses.
I genuinely felt that they wanted the best for me as an individual first and foremost and came away confident that I had been tested far more thoroughly than I had been elsewhere, had received expert opinion and that I had ordered the right frames and lenses for me and my needs. Needless to say, when I received the glasses (ahead of the anticipated timescale), I was extremely impressed by their fit, comfort and the quality of the Zeiss lenses. I cannot, therefore, recommend Oakwood highly enough
I genuinely felt that they wanted the best for me as an individual first and foremost and came away confident that I had been tested far more thoroughly than I had been elsewhere, had received expert opinion and that I had ordered the right frames and lenses for me and my needs. Needless to say, when I received the glasses (ahead of the anticipated timescale), I was extremely impressed by their fit, comfort and the quality of the Zeiss lenses. I cannot, therefore, recommend Oakwood highly enough