Our Story
Providing the highest level of eyecare in a friendly, professional environment.
Providing the highest level of eyecare in a friendly, professional environment.
Thornton Optometry & Co is an independent optical practise established in 1991 by Andrew and Julie Thornton. Based in Hipperholme, Halifax, we have built our reputation as a leading family optician working in the community for over 30 years.
The practice has benefited from ongoing investment into the latest optical technology. Our team engage in continuous professional development and regular training, ensuring we keep up with changes in both the medical field and in new product development to benefit our patients.
Our Team
Our current team are some of the best in the business and will always take the time to look after you to the best of their ability.
The Team:
Opticial Assistant: Jade
Senior Optical Assistant: Annie
Operations Manager & Partner: Julie Thornton
Optometrists:
Andrew Thornton BSc (hons) MCOptom, Prof Certificate Medical Retina, BCLA member & Partner
Fiona Matthewman BSc MCOptom
Alice Morgan BSc MCOptom
Qualified Dispencing Opticians
Dispensing Optician / Practice Manager: Tracy Portsmouth-Key FBDO
Dispensing Optician: Paul Brinnen FBDO
Our experienced team of Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Optical Assistants pride themselves on being specialised health care providers putting your eye health and refractive care (dispensing spectacles and contact lenses) at the centre of everything they do.
As an independent practice Thornton Optometry & Co recognise that a spectacle prescription is not all you require to make up that perfect pair of spectacles. At Thornton Optometry & Co the Dispensing Opticians will interpret it and discuss the best frame and lens options for your needs.
We are proud to be recognised as a “Varilux Expert – Ambassador branded” practice with Essilor, the world leaders in lens technology. Only the few practices, like ours with a Vissioffice X measuring device can dispense their most bespoke made varifocal lens, the Varilux X 4D. If you have ever experienced the limiting swim effect on vision, and found it difficult to adjust to standard or budget varifocal lenses this may well be the lens for you.
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Our Services
Eye Plan
Take the stress out of your eye care as a member of our Eyeplan scheme. At Thornton Optometry & Co, our eye care scheme, Eyeplan is designed to do just that. For less than £10 per month, you can rest assured that your regular eye examinations and additional screening tests are all taken care of.
Eye Examination
The very best possible vision and ocular health depends on regular eye examinations and correct aftercare procedure for both contact lens and glasses wearers. Our experienced team of optometrists have access to the most advanced diagnostic equipment. Your eye health will be thoroughly checked for early signs of eye disease or abnormalities.
Contact Lenses
Technological advances now mean a wide range of Contact Lens options are available to suit the needs of the vast majority of patients. They are a comfortable, convenient and affordable and are available in a variety of options, from ‘dailies’ which are disposed of after every use, to fortnightly and monthly options. These qualities mean that in most cases there is a type of contact lens for everyone.