VisionCare Optometry operates from two sites, Castleford, West Yorkshire and Acomb a western suburb of York. We are an independent practice offering high levels of patient / client satisfaction and providing specialist Behavioural Optometry and Vision Therapy services. Ruth Perrott has been providing comprehensive vision care for children and adults for more than 30 years.We specialise in seven key areas, Vision and learning, Vision at work, Vision at home, Vision and driving, Vision and sport, Vision and colour (color) and finally Vision and performance. There is more to seeing than meets the eye!
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- Wakefield, Pontefract & Castleford
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We offer specialist eye examinations and vision consultancy with a comprehensive range of eye wear for all your optical needs. VisionCare Optometry is your local Independent Optometry practice in the Castleford and York areas. We provide timely and appropriate visual assessments and professional assistance to meet the visual needs of the patients in our care.
In 2004, a second business was acquired and our Acomb Practice, just outside of York was born. We provide a wide range of examinations which are supplemented with the latest technologies to ensure we can offer a first class service to you on every visit. Whether you have woken with a bloodshot eye, are attending a routine eye examination or need some advice to help you manage a sight limiting condition, our experienced team are here to help.
We are committed to offering our patients time, time for quality eye care and time for friendly service. As an independent practice we are proud of our reputation and are not driven by shareholder demands. Our sister company, VisionCare Development specialise in Behavioural Optometry. Ruth Perrott is one of 50 Behavioural Optometrists in the UK and is also able to offer Vision Therapy.
We all rely on our eyes and the need for good eyesight for almost every aspect of our daily lives. Access to information through reading and television depends on clear vision, while life itself can depend on the ability to see properly while driving, or simply walking in busy streets. The reason we need eye exams is that eyes, unlike teeth, don't normally let you know in an obvious way when something is wrong. Normally sight deteriorates gradually and people genuinely don't notice that they are not seeing as well as they could.
Reviews (10)
Oliver Mercer
Feb 27, 2020
Felt extremely overcharged for the service and then even more so when billed for the glasses they have been lose since the day I bought them and the front with the lenses built in are bent aswell so one lens touches my eye lid and the other is very far away they have not been sat on or damaged or bent they have just been used and well looked after
Kim Swales
Jul 12, 2019
Our daughter is top in her class for spellings and maths but it's a shame her eyes let her down, we Can't thank Ruth enough for her amazing attention to finding the reason to our daughters problems. We now know how she sees the world and the difficulties she has faced. With Ruth's help and Fiona's this can all now be corrected If you child has vision problems please book to see Ruth the technology she used was amazing her knowledge too.
We are returning for more investigations and our daughters glasses. Ruth is not your normal optician she goes even further to see what is going on then guides you. We will never go to another optician than Ruth now. She is also amazing with kids makes them feel so at ease to see our daughter going from not reading something to seeing it clear in seconds amazed us and our daughter. Thank you Ruth see you again very soon.
We are returning for more investigations and our daughters glasses. Ruth is not your normal optician she goes even further to see what is going on then guides you. We will never go to another optician than Ruth now. She is also amazing with kids makes them feel so at ease to see our daughter going from not reading something to seeing it clear in seconds amazed us and our daughter. Thank you Ruth see you again very soon.
Hana Elizabeth
Jun 27, 2019
Took my daughter for an assessment with Ruth and Fiona and they were absolutely excellent. They made her feel comfortable and treated with care and respect. As a result of our assessment, we now have an insight into our daughters world, understanding more about why she struggles with reading and writing. I look forward to working with both Ruth and Fiona to help to support her to move forward and find ways to help her world to become clearer. Would 100% recommend VisionCare Optometry
Geoff Hogarth
Jan 22, 2019
Chris Stuart
Nov 23, 2018
My visit to VisionCare Optometry was strange and honestly not a great experience. I booked in for the Full Vision Assessment with Ruth (200), as I have Amblyopia in my left eye. The assessment is basically an eye test and then you go to this VR computer and try out brain training games - they really try sell it to you at this stage and why not.there's a lot of money in it for them ($520 for 6 x 50 minute sessions- they recommend, 450 for a 3 month Vivid Vision License- they recommend 3-9 months).
This is all fine everyone needs to make money. My biggest issues and the main reason I am writing this review is: 1. When Ruth realized I wasn't interested in the VividVision she vanished and left me with her assistant ( the exam actually took approx. 30-40 mins- they say approx. 2 hours). And I honestly think the test is really talked up- no difference in any exam I've previously had. 2.
After my eye test I was told to go to the glasses section to get my glasses- why do I have to buy glasses there? I wasn't asked 'would I like to see our range of glasses'. it was more expected and I felt like I was doing something wrong by not purchasing from them. So I told Ruth that I would like to buy my glasses somewhere else and the response I got back was some rubbish reply like - oh well your eye prescription lense is complex as it has a "prism" and I don't think anyone else will understand it, so its best you purchase them from here.
So after literally 10 minutes of the assistant moaning he finally wrote out the prescription. I went to get my glasses elsewhere and they said the prescription was a standard one for someone with a lazy eye and no problem to make (the main reason I decided to write this review). Overall, they are very nice. My advise is don't get sucked into the niceness.it's a big investment and everyone would try anything to improve their vision.
I asked for statistics on the VividVision success rate and they couldn't provide any substantial evidence that this treatment works.what is your recommended 9 months of treatment based on. the properties annual maintenance bill? My advice to VisionCare is don't push sales on people. give them the option to take their prescription elsewhere and if they don't purchase your products stay genuine throughout the appointment. Sorry for the long review. :)
This is all fine everyone needs to make money. My biggest issues and the main reason I am writing this review is: 1. When Ruth realized I wasn't interested in the VividVision she vanished and left me with her assistant ( the exam actually took approx. 30-40 mins- they say approx. 2 hours). And I honestly think the test is really talked up- no difference in any exam I've previously had. 2.
After my eye test I was told to go to the glasses section to get my glasses- why do I have to buy glasses there? I wasn't asked 'would I like to see our range of glasses'. it was more expected and I felt like I was doing something wrong by not purchasing from them. So I told Ruth that I would like to buy my glasses somewhere else and the response I got back was some rubbish reply like - oh well your eye prescription lense is complex as it has a "prism" and I don't think anyone else will understand it, so its best you purchase them from here.
So after literally 10 minutes of the assistant moaning he finally wrote out the prescription. I went to get my glasses elsewhere and they said the prescription was a standard one for someone with a lazy eye and no problem to make (the main reason I decided to write this review). Overall, they are very nice. My advise is don't get sucked into the niceness.it's a big investment and everyone would try anything to improve their vision.
I asked for statistics on the VividVision success rate and they couldn't provide any substantial evidence that this treatment works.what is your recommended 9 months of treatment based on. the properties annual maintenance bill? My advice to VisionCare is don't push sales on people. give them the option to take their prescription elsewhere and if they don't purchase your products stay genuine throughout the appointment. Sorry for the long review. :)
Paul James Martin
May 25, 2018
Jazz Jowitt
May 12, 2017
I have just picked up my cerium precision tinted glases after picking up my clear glasses a few weeks ago. I was extremely anxious about my eye test but Ruth took her time making sure she got the prescription right for me. A massive thank you to the whole team who have made this a pleasant experience and have made me feel like i can now go to university without worrying about not being able to keep up with everyone. This has been a life changing experience for me! Thank you all so much!
Rachel Rutherford
Sep 30, 2016
My 12 yr old daughter had her colour testing tonight for her dyslexia glasses. What a lovely lady Ruth is. So very professional, knowledgable and friendly. Hollie felt so at ease and made the job so easy. Mark in the shop area was also very attentive to Hollie and made very straight forward and stress free. Thank you.
Julie Stansfield
Feb 17, 2016
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