We work closely with our lens manufacturers to ensure we can give you the best quality of vision through a combination of modern technology and the understanding your visual needs.

We work closely with our lens manufacturers to ensure we can give you the best quality of vision through a combination of modern technology and the understanding your visual needs. We are proud to have earned the titles of Essilor Varilux Lens Specialist and Seiko Vision Specialist. Our experienced Dispensing Opticians will discuss what will work best for you, considering your lifestyle, prescription and frame to give you the best vision in your new eyewear. Together with the latest digital technology we offer a unique dispensing experience, tailored to you. As an independent Optician we have access to a wide range of lens manufacturers including Essilor, Rodenstock and Seiko.

I have been a customer of Prince & Bates for over 30 years and couldn’t want any more from an optician. I have known Laurie for 40 years whom is now a partner within the business and her knowledge, personality along with her always there to help attitude is brilliant to say the least.  My quite severe prescription is out of the parameters of UK manufacturers, yet Laurie has still managed to source thinner and lighter lenses for me, my previous lenses coming from France and my current ones coming from Japan.  I couldn’t feel in better hands and more confident with my eye care, many times Prince & Bates have gone above and beyond to get my vision the best it can be.

As an independent Optician we have access to a wide range of lens manufacturers including Essilor, Rodenstock and Seiko.