Thornbury Eye Centre is a local, friendly, independent optician.

We pride ourselves on second-to-none customer service and product quality.

A family run business, Judith Wanliss BSc Hons Optom (MBCO) is Director and lead optometrist, whilst Roger Wanliss is our managing director and dispenser. They have jointly run the practice for over 25 years and are supported by Lauren Hunter and Thirza Limberg who share reception and administration duties.

As an independent optician, we can offer all available choices on spectacle lenses, contact lenses and sunglasses in a range of designer or budget frames. We also offer specific sports eyewear and stock a great range of children’s and teens’ frames.

Our expertise covers repairs and, if we can’t resolve the issue for you, then we provide a rapid returns service. No job is too small, so don’t be afraid to come in and ask. Repairs carried out on site will normally be free of charge.

Our aim is to listen to your needs and requirements and to use our knowledge and experience to fulfil them.

Please feel free to call into the practice anytime to browse or to discuss your requirements. You’ll always receive a friendly welcome.

The NHS will cover the cost of routine eye tests if your appointment is due and you:

• are over the age of sixty
• are under the age of 16
• are between the ages of 16 – 18 in full time education
• are over the age of 40 with a close family history of glaucoma (parent, sibling, child)
• have been advised by an eye doctor that you are at risk of glaucoma
• have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• Are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher 
• Are in receipt of certain benefits – please check with the optician for eligibility