Our Story

Onlookers Opticians is a modern, family-run independent practice based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

We provide high-quality, personalised eye care with a strong focus on clinical excellence, advanced technology, and attention to detail.

Your local independent opticians providing expert eyecare for everyone

As a practice we have always strived to invest in technology.

Our optional enhanced eye examinations use the latest 3D OCT and Optomap wide-field imaging machines, enabling detailed assessment of eye health and early detection of potential concerns. , 

3D-OCT isn’t new to us, infact we’ve used OCT for almost 15 years!

As an independent optician, we take the time to understand your individual visual needs, delivering tailored solutions in a professional and relaxed environment where exceptional care always comes first.

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Alongside advanced clinical care, our experienced team offers clear, expert advice tailored to your individual needs.

We stock a carefully curated range of eyewear to suit every lifestyle and budget, from reliable, budget-friendly frames to premium, lightweight bespoke designs.

Our collection includes beautifully hand-finished options such as Silhouette rimless eyewear and the Blackfin titanium collection.

As well as bold, expressive acetate frames from brands including Dutz Eyewear, Tree Spectacles and Etnia Barcelona — offering outstanding comfort, durability and distinctive style.

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Complementing this, we have a fully equipped onsite optical manufacturing laboratory with many years of experience servicing independent opticians throughout the UK, this enables us to produce some of our spectacle lenses in-house.

This allows for exceptional precision and strict quality control at every stage of the process, while also offering significantly faster turnaround times when required.

By manufacturing lenses on site, we can respond quickly to some urgent prescriptions, make adjustments efficiently, and ensure your eyewear meets our exacting standards before it leaves the practice.

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Some of our services

A small selection of some of the products and services available

Spectacle
frames

The right frame makes all the difference, enhancing your vision, maximising comfort, and complementing your personal style. With a vast collection of frames in stock, our experienced dispensers will make finding your perfect pair a breeze.

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Lens
Options

There are numerous different options, materials and properties to consider when selecting your spectacle lenses.
Our professional staff are always on hand to help guide you through these options following your opticians’ recommendations.

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Sports
Eyewear

Elevate your performance with Evil Eye sports eyewear. All our sports sunglasses feature state-of-the-art eyewear technologies to provide you extreme comfort vision and safety.
Every frame is available with or without prescription lenses.
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Myopia
Control

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is common in children and causes distant objects to appear blurred.. This can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
We are qualified to dispense specialist myopia management options to help slow its progression as children grow.

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Children's
Eyewear

Correctly fitting eyewear helps children see clearly, feel comfortable, and wear their glasses with confidence supporting healthy vision and active young lifestyles. Our experienced dispensing staff makes sure your childs spectacles fit perfectly.

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