Eye Care & Eye Wear
Our Services

Eye Examination
Thorough, personalised eye examinations by senior optometrists at Eye Clinic Opticians. Private and NHS patients welcome at all five Essex branches.
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NHS Funded Sight Test
Find out if you qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test. Eye Clinic Opticians provides NHS examinations at all five Essex branches with the same expertise as private appointments.
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Children's Eye Care
Children's eye examinations are NHS-funded for all under-16s and under-19s in full-time education. Early detection prevents long-term issues.
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Frames
A carefully selected range of frames at Eye Clinic Opticians, from independent designers to leading international brands. Visit any branch to try them on.
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Spectacle Lenses
As an independent optician we offer the most suitable lens solution for your prescription and budget, from high-index single vision to bespoke Seiko varifocals.
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Contact Lenses
Contact lenses for full-time or occasional wear: single vision, multifocal, mono vision, soft and rigid gas permeable options. Modern designs suit more prescriptions than ever.
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Designer Brands
A selection of designer and independent brands stocked across our five Essex branches, from Ray-Ban and Hugo Boss to William Morris and Cocoa Mint.
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What Our Patients Say
143 reviews across our five branches
“Eye surgery is a daunting task, yet with the eye clinic, I felt safe and reassured that I was in professional hands and getting advice which would allay my anxiety before surgery. Thank you and it goes without saying, highly recommended!”
Guy MulvaneyHarold Wood · July 2026 “I’ve been going to this eye clinic since I was a child and wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. The care has always been consistently excellent, and I’ve never had any issues. The team is professional, friendly, and makes you feel at ease. I highly recommend them”
Jasmine QuinlanHarold Wood · April 2026 “A friend of mine works in the Harold Hill branch, after a bad experience somewhere else she assured me I’d be well looked after at The Eye Clinic, so as I live in Wickford, I booked an appointment there and honestly I was so very impressed, the ladies on the front desk were lovely and welcoming and the optician was really friendly and helpful, when choosing glasses the lady who helps was actually so incredibly helpful & honest which is exactly what I wanted! Plus they told me around 7 days to get my glasses in, I thought being a bank holiday weekend would definitely be longer… they were in in 2 days! So impressed I’m moving my whole family over! Thank you Sally for the recommendation:)”
Kayleigh EttridgeWickford · April 2026 “My family and I have been using the Eye Clinic 20-plus years. The level of expertise, experience and professionalism is exceptional. I would not trust anyone else to look after my own and my family’s eye health. I could not recommend them more highly.”
Kamaldeep DhillonHarold Wood · April 2026 “Wasn't a customer but went in asking if they can straighten my glasses. Receptionist was welcoming and asked me to wait. A lady then called me over and straightened both my glasses and didn't ask for payment, despite not being a customer. Well, I'll be a customer going forward now.”
John BlazeHarold Wood · February 2026 “We’ve been using Edward Watts for just over a year now, and I honestly can’t praise them enough. With two young children who both require glasses, we visit frequently, and every single visit has been met with exceptional customer service. The staff are consistently friendly, patient, and understanding, always going out of their way to put my children (and me) at ease. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this optician to any parent looking for outstanding care and service for their children.”
Helen FoleyShenfield · January 2026 “Went to the Eye Clinic Harold Hill for my eye test on 11th September 2025, definitely thought I needed an eye test as I walked straight past the shop!! The receptionists were very friendly and professional, made me feel extremely welcome. The optician was very friendly, informative and professional. After my eye test it turned out I didn’t need to upgrade my reading glasses, first time in almost 20 years that an opticians didn’t try to sell me glasses. This was my first visit to this optician and what a great honest and professional service. I can’t wait to go back 😂 Thank you ladies for such a great job”
richard byronHarold Hill · September 2025 “Absolutely amazing staff. So kind and helpful. Clear explanations from the optician and Karen and Lucy very caring and thoughtful with my elderly father. Thank you”
The EagleElm Park · August 2025 “So helpful & make you feel so welcome. Really happy with our glasses for both my wife and myself. Big thank you to Lucy for taking care of us brilliantly. Nick & Tina”
Nick SmithElm Park · August 2025 “I walked in to enquire if I could get my eyes checked as I was experiencing a headache and a big floater had suddenly appeared in my vision. The assistants were very polite and made attempts to get me seen asap by the optician. Within 30 minutes I was being assessed and tested by a very professional optician who clearly explained what he was testing and reassuring with his findings. I will definitely return to this practice for my next eye test, I cannot recommend highly enough. Many thanks Peter”
Peter ShepherdWickford · July 2025 “Eye Clinic Opticians is honestly one of the best places I’ve been for eye care. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. The optometrists are professional and take their time to explain everything clearly. The clinic is clean, modern, and has a calm, comfortable atmosphere. There’s a great selection of frames and no pressure when choosing. Overall, a brilliant experience — I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
DiyaHarold Wood · July 2025 “Great eye test from Bhups. A very knowledgeable and approachable optometrist who did a thorough eye test and explained things to me very well. Will definitely be going back to him. Thank you :)”
Rajiv RajaWickford · May 2025 “Was in a lot of discomfort today with my eye so went to Elm Park branch and was quickly fitted in at the Harold Hill branch All of the staff I spoke to today were very friendly and helpful and I can’t thank them enough”
Richard AshHarold Hill · March 2025 “Brilliant! We have been with Edward watts for many years and have always experienced the same friendly, professional and thorough experience no matter who looked after us. It helps that we can use the car park behind whilst attending appointments too.”
steve harleyShenfield · January 2025 “My girls & I loved Santa & the elves in the grotto. So much effort had been put into it & we thought it was brilliant. We will definitely visit again next year. Thank you to all involved in making it special.”
Jess MoxleyElm Park · December 2024 “We have been going to Watts for many years. Always excellent care and attention. Would never dream of going anywhere else. All the staff are very caring. There is a history of glaucoma in my family which they monitor with diligence. Pamela and Elliot Sutton”
pamela suttonShenfield · November 2024 “Popped into the Harold Hill branch today to get my glasses repaired. Charlotte and Sally sorted the issues out for me wile having a bit of banter. Great girls and so nice to still find people with a happy faces and great attitude towards customers. Cheers Girls 10/10.”
Graham GreenHarold Hill · November 2024 “Excellent and professional service from opticians and staff. Always accommodating and give personal service. I had a problem with one eye, they saw me immediately and referred me to a specialist at Queens Hospital the same day. Excellent range of frames, competitively priced. Would recommend this independent opticians.”
Harry RiekieElm Park · October 2024 “Nothing less than 5* they are absolutely brilliant with children. Never will push you to buy glasses if they only need lenses. We have been going for years now and they are very thorough with the eye tests. All round amazing little opticians with some beautiful glasses to buy”
Lauren DavisShenfield · October 2024 “I went for an eye test today expecting to be seen in the next few days but instead, I was seen right away. The optician was helpful and friendly and made sure I was making the right decisions when it came to my next prescription which I appreciate. As well as this, the receptionists at the front desks dealt with my issues very promptly and I left the opticians very happy. Thank you very much!”
Niyaz RahmanElm Park · April 2024 “This is an outstanding opticians. I wasn't a patient of theirs but I called them as something went in my eye a week earlier and I was still having issues with it. Dee answered my call and she was really compassionate and helpful. She clearly explained how they could help and said she would call me back after speaking with Jessica, the Optometrist. I swiftly got a call back saying I needed to be seen that day, and they would fit me in-between other appointments. When I went I was greeted by Jessica and she was so lovely. She was very thorough in looking at my eye issue and managed to get something from under my top eye lid. The service was top-notch, Jessica was a delight and really reassuring. I will definitely go back to see them in the future. Thank you for all the help!”
Sarah FennShenfield · September 2023 “An amazing opticians. Was with a well known high street opticians for years and had noting but trouble. The optician here is friendly bur professional, any eye examination is not rushed like you are part of a conveyer belt and the ladies on the desk are so efficient. Cannot recommend enough.”
Susan SteelWickford · June 2023
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