Dury & Tippett

read moreDury and Tippett's owners - Steve Dury and Helen Tippett - have worked as a team for 28 years. Helen joined the practice in 1992, when it was known by its original name Dury and Shaw, and became a full partner in the newly renamed Dury and Tippett in 2005. Several years ago Steve and Helen doubled the size of the practice to allow room for the Style Zone, the jukebox and all the quirky individual features you'll see in there today. Steve almost fell into optics by chance. As a teenager he was a guitarist in a band, and the other guitarist at the time was training to become a Dispensing Optician.

read moreDriving at night can be a tricky activity at the best of times, as darker surroundings make it more difficult to spot potential hazards. But if you're also frequently dazzled by the glare of oncoming car lights or streetlights, it can be an even more uncomfortable experience. Ask for a demonstration, in virtual reality, of the driving benefits with ZEISS Drivesafe lenses. This uses the ZEISS VR One virtual reality headset for an amazing simulation of driving in various conditions with and without the benefit of ZEISS Drivesafe lenses.

read moreAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of sight loss in the UK. It affects the central vision and can make seeing fine detail like reading difficult or impossible. The new spectacle lens called E-scoop has offered hope for those whose sight has deteriorated through this condition (or other macular diseases). The new lenses look like no other spectacle lens. The unique curve, thickness, prism, colour and coating could improve your vision significantly. It is very simple to try the new lenses - we have a set of lenses you can try over the top of your prescription spectacles (you need to have a current up-to-date pair of spectacles) - If you get the "WOW" factor - they work.

read moreWhen the sun is shining, most of us head outdoors in a keen attempt to enjoy the weather and soak up some rays. You are probably aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect your skin, but did you know it's just as crucial to protect your eyes too? UV radiation is always present. All year round, all day, in winter and summer in sunny and even overcast conditions. To protect our skin, we wear sunscreen, unfortunately we can't apply sunscreen to our eyes. Sunlight is comprised of three types of UV rays - UVA, UVB and UVC.

read moreHistory is filled with people who have not only become well-known for wearing glasses, but have made it an effortlessly cool fashion statement. Now you too can show off the chic spectacle styles of yesteryear through Dury & Tippett's extensive retro eyewear collection. Your frames will be created individually by the master craftsmen of Savile Row, one of the most high-end and desirable names in quality apparel. Customers of Savile Row include such famous names as Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Eric Clapton.

read moreRay-Ban is arguably one of the most recognised eyewear brands worldwide, largely due to the exposure they get within the media when being worn by high profile individuals. Despite the modern celebrity culture associated with Ray-Bans, the frame that they are most famous for is the Aviator. This frame couldn't be further removed from celebrity culture as it was originally introduced in 1929 to help the US Army Air Force. At Dury & Tippett you will find an outstanding selection of both classic and modern Ray-Ban frames.

read moreAs you know, it's really important to have your eyes examined regularly - ideally once every two years, or more frequently if you suffer from the particular eye or health conditions. This is because the majority of eye conditions don't have any obvious symptoms, making the onset of potential problems difficult to detect. However, one of the very best ways to ensure your eyes are in great health is to have them examined using an OCT 3D laser scanner. This equipment, which is not widely available in optician's practices, takes high-resolution 3D scans of the back of your eye - providing up to 80% more information than can be seen by your optometrist during a regular eye examination.

read moreEye Examination Our comprehensive eye examinations don't just tell us about your vision, they can also help our team identify early warning signs of problems with your eye health. UV and Blue Light Modern life typically involves the use of smartphones, computers, laptops and televisions on a daily basis. But did you know that all of these emit large amounts of blue light, which can be really harmful to your eyes? Gallery We've got a 'Style Zone' in practice where you can try out the latest frames, and some of our eyewear ranges have to be seen to be believed.