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Richard Petrie Optometrists Ltd are an independent opticians and contact lens practitioner based in Littleover, handily placed for Mickleover and Burton as well as Derby.

For 40 years our Derby opticians has been providing the local community with top quality eyecare. Using the latest technology alongside our high level of expertise, we provide an excellent service for all of our patients.

Here at Richard Petrie Optometrists we offer:

• Eye Examinations for both NHS and Private patients
• An OCT upgrade available for all examinations
• Contact lens trials and subscriptions
• BlephEx dry eye treatment
• A wide variety of branded glasses for adults and children including; Ted Baker, Chloe, Lacoste and Nike
• Prescription and non-prescription sunglasses for adults and children. We are a stockist of the Maui Jim sunglasses
• Repairs and adjustments
• Contact Lens Recycling

Latest from the blog

Taking Care of Ageing Eyes

Just as keeping active and having a varied diet really helps our bodies to stay healthy, as we age, it also helps to keep our eyesight healthier for longer too. But even the healthiest of us can experience some changes to our vision as we get older and our eyes start to change. It might […] Read more

Driving In The Sun

Although the sunny weather is a blessing when we get it, it can be a nuisance when driving. Whether it is the low winter sun, or the height of summer, driving with added glare can be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. According to data from the Department of Transport, around 3900 people are injured in traffic […] Read more

UV Protection and Your Child.

As we near the warmer, sunnier months and school holidays are on the horizon, there is no better time to start thinking about sun protection. When you’re packing the school bag or your suitcase to go on holiday, you ensure that your child has the essentials like a hat and sun cream but do you […] Read more

Davina Discusses … Sustainability

Sustainability, plastic pollution and being responsible to the environment are high on the agenda, well I think they should be anyway. I would be really interested to hear what other people are doing in their homes and lives to reduce their plastic waste and to be more eco-friendly. Have your attitudes changed over the past […] Read more

Recycling Contact Lenses

Before now contact lenses were just another item to be thrown in the bin, flushed down the toilet and added to the ever-growing amount of plastic waste in landfill, but not anymore! Contact lens brand Acuvue and recycling company Terracycle have teamed up to create a contact lens recycling scheme which is available to everyone, […] Read more