Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Opticians in Bedford
Humphriss & Burgess, established in 1947, is a family-run independent optician in Bedford dedicated to delivering expert eye care with a personal touch. Our team prioritises individualised attention, offering comprehensive services including eye examinations, designer eyewear, contact lens fittings, and advanced solutions like digital retinal photography and colorimetry testing. With a legacy of serving generations, we combine decades of experience with modern techniques to address diverse visual needs.Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in wheelchair access and blue badge parking, while our focus on community ensures tailored care for all ages. We maintain partnerships with leading lens brands and provide NHS-funded sight tests, ensuring high-quality, inclusive eye health services.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Colorimetry Testing
Designer Frames
Precision Tinted Lenses
Digital Retinal Photography
Children's Eye Care
NHS Sight Tests
Sports Eyewear
Varifocal Lenses
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run optician with over 75 years of local expertise.
- Our owner-optometrist personally oversees every patient's optical journey.
- We offer advanced services like fast-track cataract referrals and colorimetry testing.
- Our wheelchair-accessible practice ensures inclusive care for all patients.
- We stock premium designer frames from Ted Baker, Joules, and All Saints.
What people say
Personalised care
Friendly team
Stunning designer frames
Fast-track cataract referral
Wheelchair access
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations assess visual acuity, eye health, and systemic conditions like diabetes. Using advanced technology, we detect early signs of glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. The process includes detailed assessments of pupil reflexes, eye muscle movements, and prescription accuracy, ensuring preventative care tailored to individual needs.
Contact Lenses
We offer custom contact lens fittings for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. With access to major brands like Acuvue and Coopervision, we provide daily disposables, extended wear, and colour-enhancing lenses. Our optometrist ensures proper training for insertion and care, prioritising comfort and eye health.
Colorimetry Testing
This advanced testing identifies precision-tinted lenses to alleviate visual stress symptoms like text distortion and light sensitivity. Using high-tech equipment, we determine optimal tints for conditions including dyslexia and migraines, improving reading comfort and reducing eye strain for all ages.
Designer Frames
Our curated collection includes Ted Baker, Joules, and All Saints frames, catering to diverse styles and budgets. Patients receive personalised guidance in a private dispensing area, ensuring frames complement facial features while maintaining durability and comfort for everyday wear.
Children's Eye Care
Specialised examinations for children use interactive methods to assess vision development. We monitor conditions like amblyopia and provide fun, age-appropriate eyewear solutions. Early detection of issues like squinting or headaches ensures proper visual development through tailored interventions.
People
Poonam Shah
Owner-Optometrist
Poonam Shah, a qualified optometrist, leads Humphriss & Burgess with a commitment to personalised care. Her expertise spans comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and advanced diagnostics. With a focus on patient education, she ensures families receive tailored solutions for optimal vision.
Rakesh Shah
Co-Owner
Rakesh Shah co-owns Humphriss & Burgess alongside Poonam Shah, overseeing operational excellence since 2012. His leadership maintains the practice's legacy of quality care while integrating modern advancements. He prioritises accessibility and community engagement in daily operations.
Questions
How often should I have an eye examination?
We recommend biennial exams, with annual checks for children, seniors, or those with existing conditions.
Do you offer NHS-funded eye tests?
Yes, free NHS sight tests are available for children, seniors, and qualifying medical conditions.
Can colorimetry help with reading difficulties?
Yes, precision tints can alleviate visual stress symptoms like text distortion and light sensitivity.
Are your premises accessible?
Yes, we provide wheelchair access and blue badge parking directly outside our practice.
Do you cater for children's eye care?
Yes, we use interactive methods to make children's exams engaging, with age-appropriate eyewear options.
