If you are interested in wearing contact lenses, we will offer you an appointment for a consultation/fitting. This will usually be longer than a routine appointment, as the optometrist will want to discuss with you which types of contact lens would be most likely to suit your needs.
The optometrist will then take a series of measurements, carry out further checks on your
You will usually be asked to wear the contact lenses outside the practice for a while, and then to return so that they can be assessed further, and so that your reactions to them can be discussed.
You will then be shown how to insert and remove the lenses and how to look after them.
These are usually replaced on a daily, two-weekly or monthly basis. They are comfortable almost instantly from the first time you wear them, and you can change between contact lenses and glasses as much as you want.
Many patients have been told that they are not suitable for contact lenses because they need bifocal spectacles or because of astigmatism, a common condition in which the eye is more curved in one direction than the other.
In fact, almost all levels of astigmatism can be fitted with contact lenses given the appropriate level of skill and expertise, along with access to all manufacturers' products.
We have a number of branches where you can visit expert Contact Lens Opticians in Essex, these are located in;
Corringham, Grays, Pitsea/Basildon & Witham
A visit to the opticians begins with an appointment to see
one of the optometrists for a Standard Eye Examination.
We provide a sympathetic service to small children (including infants — we are happy to see children at any age), the elderly and those with special educational needs. We provide a Domiciliary (Home Visit) Eye Examination Service under contract to the NHS for patients who are unable to attend one of our practices without substantial assistance.
In addition to our Standard Eye Examination, we offer a number of additional services.
All Very welcoming and friendly staff and always a very good thorough eye examination, would recommend.
Very professional and accommodating! I always go to see Mr Wallis, he is thorough and gives detailed explanations to my inquiries and concerns. Consequently I feel confident that I am receiving the best service available to me!
I felt the lay out the shop was lovely, the lady at the font of the store, was kind attentive and helpful, The optometrist was thorough and displayed excellent communication skills with a good bed side manner. This was my first every eye examine and i was very nervous and i made to feel relaxed! very happy with the service.
If what you're looking for is helpful, speedy and efficient this is the opticians for you. Was not disappointed. Excellent selection of glasses to choose from and they will go out their way to do all they can for you. And most importantly service with a smile !!
Great staff, great selection of glasses and I left with a spring in my step! They did everything they could to aid me in choosing my glasses and they bent over backwards to help me. Best optician I have ever been too.
I've been going to Belson and Sons since I was little and it's like going to see old friends, everyone is so friendly and helpful. The service is also excellent, it's very personal and very thorough. I couldn't recommend it more!.
Went to Belson and Sons for the first time very recently for an eye test and to purchase a new pair of glasses. Most amazing friendly service and most importantly extremely professional. Very happy with my new pair of glasses that I bought for a very decent price. Defiantly a happy customer and which would definitely go back there. Would very warmly recommend them.
Seth and the team are what make Belson and sons very special. Not only do they give a good caring service, the quality of their work is exceptional and accurate. I would recommend them to anyone.
First class professional service, all the staff are very courteous and helpful. Would heartily recommend Belson and Son to all who expect the best in expertise and care.