W & ME Stevens was founded by Wilf and Marie Stevens in 1968 when they manufactured Spectacles for local Opticians throughout the North East in the attic of their home in Forest Hall.

In 1982 son David joined the family business after qualifying as a Dispensing Optician in London. Four years later following Wilf’s death, daughter Christine returned from the south of England to also join the business, also a qualified Dispensing Optician.

In 1986 Stevens Opticians began with a first practice in Heaton, then two years later a second in Westerhope and then a third in Killingworth in 1992.

Today Christine and David run two practices in Killingworth and Whitley Bay. Offering the same high standards of personal and professional eyecare that has been at the heart of the business since the beginning.


Eyecare and patient information

We will check your prescription and the overall health of your eyes. Our new iPad app can help you choose frames with more confidence.

Visit us today, Killingworth or Whitley Bay

Stevens Optical Group has been in Killingworth for 30 years. We added Pickard Opticians in Whitley Bay to our group in 2016.

Professional, personal service

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.

Visioncare Membership

As a new visioncare member, you will enjoy a range of eyewear savings & inclusive Optometry simply not available anywhere locally.

We are your local, friendly, professional opticians.