Our experienced and friendly optical team provides eye tests, contact lenses, designer glasses, sunglasses, and eye care with a commitment to professionalism.
Founded in 1968 by Wilf and Marie Stevens, W & ME Stevens began making spectacles for local opticians from their attic in Forest Hall.
Their children, David and Christine, both qualified Dispensing Opticians, joined the business in the 1980s. Stevens Opticians opened its first practice in Heaton in 1986, followed by Westerhope in 1988 and Killingworth in 1992.
Today, Christine and David run practices in Killingworth and Whitley Bay, maintaining the same high standards of personal and professional eyecare.
Comprehensive eye care tailored to your individual needs.
We will check your prescription and the overall health of your eyes. Our new iPad app can help you choose frames with more confidence.
Our expert team of Optometrists are here to offer you a personal & professional eye examination. Our experienced team will help with choosing your frames and lenses.
Stevens Optical Group has been in Killingworth for 30 years. We added Pickard Opticians in Whitley Bay to our group in 2016.
As a new visioncare member, you will enjoy a range of eyewear savings & inclusive Optometry simply not available anywhere locally.
As a family-run independent optician, we prioritise quality care from the moment you arrive. To enhance our services, we've partnered with The Hearing Care Partnership to offer expert hearing care.
Across our Killingworth and Whitley Bay practices, a fully qualified audiologist provides complimentary hearing tests, hearing aids, ear wax removal, tinnitus consultations, and hearing protection.
Address: Unit 22, The Killingworth Centre, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6YT
Telephone: 0191 268 1317
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm. Saturday: Closed. Sunday: Closed.
Address: 11 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3ND
Telephone: 0191 252 8975
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Closed for lunch 1-2 pm). Saturday: Closed. Sunday: Closed.
An eye test is a necessary regular health check. Eye and vision problems may not show obvious symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to maintain a good level of vision and prevent sight loss.
It is usually recommended to have a sight test every 2 years, even if you aren't having any problems. You may need a test more frequently depending on your age and medical history.
Some people are eligible for free sight tests under the NHS. Alternatively, private charges will apply.
A sight test usually takes around 20-30 minutes. This may become longer if further examination is needed, such as field tests or fundus photography.
Children can have sight tests at any age. It is recommended to have a first test around the age of 3. It's best to have a test before starting school.
Yes, it is very important to have a full eye examination as this covers more than your diabetic screening. Your Optometrist will look for signs of other conditions like glaucoma or cataracts.
Yes, we can provide safety spectacles under workplace schemes and privately, as well as sports spectacles, sunglasses, and prescription goggles.
Yes, we offer discount for Blue Light Cards & Students.