About Bellamy Eyecare

Delivering Outstanding Independent Optical Services in Leicester and Irthlingborough Since 2000

Bespoke service with no time pressure

Committed to delivering the highest quality

See the same optician every time you visit

We put you and your eye health first

Your eye health and care should never be a compromise. But when your eye examination is rushed or you feel like the solution to correct your vision is taken straight off the shelf, it can feel like you’re not being listened to. Having served Leicester and Irthlingborough communities for more than 22 years, our patients come back again and again because they appreciate seeing the same attentive optician every time. We know how important that continuity of care is.

Personalised Eye Care

Our 45-minute eye exams go way above and beyond anything you would typically be offered on the high street. We pick up the smallest changes at an early stage and our stylists dispense first class frames for all budgets and fashions, so you have complete peace of mind.

Community Focused

We’ve served the Leicester and Irthlingborough communities for almost a quarter of a century and our patients come back again and again. They see the same independent optician every time and enjoy the continuity of care we provide.

Specialist Expertise

We are specialists in complex vision problems like keratoconus, low vision in macular degeneration and myopia and go above and beyond the tests offered by many high street opticians. Our goal is to ensure you have accurate, comfortable vision and we have a host of bespoke, creative ways to achieve that.

“I have been with Bellamy Eyecare for many years and have always received a professional and caring service from the latest eye scanning equipment to expert help choosing frames. Thank you Bellamy Eyecare, it’s a pleasure doing business with you!”

Jane Blockley

Patients across Leicester and Irthlingborough trust Bellamy Eyecare for:

Poor vision

We can readily identify any problems affecting your vision and prescribe the appropriate corrective lenses or treatments for you. We do this through unrushed, comprehensive eye examinations, where every patient’s needs are thoroughly assessed.

Eye health

Preventing vision loss is our primary goal. We help our patients maintain optimal eye health by diagnosing and managing a host of eye conditions and diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.

Keratoconus

Thinning of the central cornea – keratoconus – means it is not as strong as it should be and pressure causes it to bulge forward, distorting vision. We have helped many people with keratoconus correct this with life-changing specialist keratoconus contact lenses.

Specialist Lenses

We offer a range of specialist lenses, including polarised lenses, anti-glare and light sensitive. However complex your vision needs, we’ll match your lenses for how you use your eyes every day.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

Orthokeratology works by painlessly moulding the shape of the cornea during sleep to improve vision during the day. It’s reversible so you have peace of mind that if you do go back to glasses, your eyes would quickly revert to their original prescription.

Spectacle styling

Our experienced frame stylists undergo training to make sure you look fantastic in your glasses. We have helped thousands of clients get the best from their eyewear. We stock a wide range of brands and styles so we will have the perfect frames for you.

Our business is to make you feel comfortable

Alan and Tracey Bellamy are the principal optometrists at our Irthlingborough and Leicester opticians. Getting an appointment at either branch is straightforward and usually available in the next few days.

You will never be rushed through your appointment as it’s our policy to forge a proper understanding of your vision needs and your lifestyle – and that takes time.

We’ll then explain the options and give you the chance to ask all the questions you want without feeling like we’re in a hurry to get to the next patient.

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We make outstanding eye care and eyewear affordable

At Bellamy Eyecare, we are very proud to provide the Eyeplan® eye care scheme. Members receive a host of benefits, including great value on eyewear, accidental damage cover and family discounts.

Eyeplan clients are not restricted by NHS rules on frequency of eye tests – we can give you the eyecare you need, when you need it. Eyeplan subscribers typically save 30 per cent on the cost of their glasses.

It’s time your eyes got the care they deserve

1. Book an
appointment

Call our friendly team to book a 45-minute appointment with your dedicated optometrist. This longer appointment gives us ample time for you to let us know your concerns, for us to investigate them thoroughly and then discuss what we find and what needs to be done about it.

2. Get the bespoke eye
test you need

Our senior optometrists will take the time to listen to your concerns before thoroughly examining your eye health and vision and explaining the findings. Should you need an update, our frame stylists will guide you through choosing the right glasses – ones that will look and feel great.

3. Enjoy clear vision and
peace of mind

Our team at Bellamy Eyecare will make sure you’re happy and comfortable and have clear, natural vision. We guarantee outstanding care for your eyes.

Say goodbye to “putting up” with poor vision

Patients at Bellamy Eyecare regularly thank us for the time and consideration we are able to give to their vision needs. We set high standards for ourselves and we’re proud to achieve them. Same week appointments are usually available. Book an appointment today and experience exceptional eye care the way it should be delivered.

Frequently asked questions about opticians in Leicester and Irthlingborough

1. What makes Bellamy Eyecare different from other opticians in Leicester and Irthlingborough?

We’re an independent optician that offers longer, more thorough appointments, so your concerns are never rushed. You’ll see the same optometrist at each visit, ensuring continuity of care. We specialise in complex vision challenges and our testing technology goes far beyond standard high-street exams.

2. How long does an eye test take at Bellamy Eyecare?

3. Do I need a referral to see a specialist optometrist at Bellamy Eyecare?

4. Can you help with complex vision problems like keratoconus or post-cataract vision issues?

5. Will I be pressured into buying glasses I don’t want?

6. What if I need to spread the cost of my eye care or glasses?

7. Do you offer services beyond eye tests?

8. Will I always see the same optometrist at Bellamy Eyecare?

9. How quickly can I get an appointment?

10. What areas do you cover?