Join us for our next event...September 20th..12-6pm in Littleover. Our expert style experts will be on hand to find our…

When aspects of our health change, whether it be eye health or health in general, we look for answers. We…

Styling the Stylist! We are passionate about eyewear and we love styling frames for each individual’s personality. Our journey on…

For the past 20 years our founder, Richard Petrie himself, has been pivotal to the evolution of our practice, and…

Myopia and it’s management, awareness of and spreading information about is one of my more recent purposes and passion as…

Monitoring our children's eye development can feel like an overwhelming responsibility, especially when it comes to worries around shortsightedness (aka…

In early 2022 we launched our eyewear styling service. Why did we feel it was important to extend our service…

Richard writes about stroke and how it can affect your field of vision. Last week was the UK's 'wear a…

We are passionate about helping you look great and not only like your glasses but actually LOVE to wear them!…

Recently, the general public opinion has been that myopia is more of an inconvenience than a health concern. However, at…

Last month I wrote that there is an imbalance between the fee charged for an eye examination and the prices…

Those people who have had an eye examination very recently with Davina or Fiona at Richard Petrie Optometrists may have…

Have you noticed your eyes becoming watery, sore, red and dry over the last few months? You may be suffering…

UV Protection and Your Child. As we near the warmer, sunnier months and school holidays are on the horizon, there…

This month I thought I would share a topic in Optometry which sparks my interest and that is myopia, also…

How has it been for you?! Really! I have been meaning to write this blog for about 4 weeks and…

To all our valued patients, some we would call friends, it is with sadness to announce that we will be…

We have been instructed from our governing bodies, based on public health concerns and the UK Government that we are…

If you are social distancing we have measures in place to help We are still open and if you would…

16th – 22nd March is Nutrition and Hydration week. This awareness week has taken place every March since 2012 and…

Glaucoma is a common eye condition often associated with pressure building up inside the eye. It is a condition that…

Earlier this month I was asked if I could speak with some of the elders at the Hadhari Project on…

January always seems to be the time of year when people decide to change their lifestyle. It’s a new year…

Have you noticed your eyes becoming watery, sore, red and dry over the last few months? You may be suffering…

You will already know that veganism is big news and since 2014, Veganuary has inspired nearly a million people to…

You will already know that veganism is big news and since 2014, Veganuary has inspired nearly a million people to…

We are increasingly being given the message about being more responsible with our decisions. Decisions like recycling, buying ethical products,…

Autumn has set upon us rather quickly this year. It seems a lot darker and colder than previous years and…

It’s October, it feels like Autumn and it really does feel like it’s time curl up on the sofa with…

Sight is the sense people fear losing the most and yet many of us don’t know how to look after…

With cooler and dare I say slightly darker evenings which seem to have crept up on us, it seems Summer…

The new school year is upon us, and with that brings many changes including starting school for the very first…

Sunglasses are a must have item all year round, although for many of us it is something we only think…

In a word…YES! Well you can’t see it but it certainly is there and the whole year round! Now that…

If there is one thing you must do with your children during the school holidays, it is book them in…

As the weather gets warmer and your thoughts turn to improving your health and enjoying the outdoors, it is also…

Many of you will be in the throes of GCSE’s or A Level exams right now. You may have noticed…

Hay fever season is upon us, and you may have already started suffering with symptoms such itchy eyes, sneezing and…

Just as keeping active and having a varied diet really helps our bodies to stay healthy, as we age, it…

Although the sunny weather is a blessing when we get it, it can be a nuisance when driving. Whether it…

As we near the warmer, sunnier months and school holidays are on the horizon, there is no better time to…

Sustainability, plastic pollution and being responsible to the environment are high on the agenda, well I think they should be…

Before now contact lenses were just another item to be thrown in the bin, flushed down the toilet and added…

Prescription glasses are making a spectacle of Brits, with an estimated 6 in 10 of us needing a pair. That…

Although Richard may have retired almost 3 years ago, he regularly writes articles for the Littleover Littlebook. This months theme…

January is almost through! I often feel it can be on of the tougher months of the year and feel…

Whether you are taking part in Veganuary, or have decided that 2019 is your year to get fit and healthy,…

As part of our series on eye health, we’re discussing eye strain and how it can affect our eyes. In…

It’s that time of year again when we’re getting dolled up for the Christmas party, putting on more make up…

I can tell that the Summer of 2018 is well and truly behind us, just from what my patients are…

Although we have had an absolutely glorious Summer, which definitely makes a change for the UK, it appears that Autumn…

I probably hear comments daily, about people telling me they can “never keep their glasses clean”, that they “always show…

Eyesight problems can develop at any age, so it’s especially important to start checking children’s eyes early on to reduce…

You probably saw the announcement recently that the Police are about to start a pilot where, in three areas in…

We have recently introduced a fantastic new brand to our eye wear collection. Hook LDN is a British eye wear…

Looking for a quick guide to contact lenses or advice on caring for contact lenses? Look no further! Whether you’re…

Summer 2018 is going to be up there in the memory of fantastic summers! It has been great and I…

This year is shaping up to be a good year so far for us here at Richard Petrie’s. Not only…

Whilst the summer season gives us lots of warm weather, longer days and holidays, it also brings along a host…

Richard Petrie Optometrists' social media whizz, Emma, talks about the new Spring/Summer fashion trends for 2018 and the most fashionable…

There has been a surge for all things healthy living over recent years. With lots of diets, gym memberships and…

So far 2018 is proving to be a fantastic year. Although we didn't come back winners from the AOP awards…

When we go to the theatre, we go for the live experience. We want to see, hear and feel what’s…

Awareness of your child’s eyesight and eye health is really important as they grow up. At school, their eyesight lets…

Richard Petrie Optometrists’ frame styling expert, Joanna Thompson, talks about the latest eyewear trends and how to choose fantastic new…

Our super spectacle stylist and Optical Assistant, Joanna talks us through the latest designer frame trends and styling tips for…

Are you a driver? When was the last time that you had a sight test? According to the Association of…

What a year 2017 has been! We’ve got lots to celebrate in the practice including an award shortlisting, three big…

A Derby based optical practice has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Richard Petrie Optometrists has been announced as…

For avid fashionistas, September is a hot month for fashion. Top designers will be showcasing their Spring/Summer collections across fashion…

A fantastic new contact lens that is the first proven treatment for myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is now available…

By Davina, Optometrist & Practice Owner It has never been more important to have an eye examination. A report by…

Here’s Joanna, our fabulous Optical Assistant. She’s talking about the latest trends in eyewear and reveals which brands are proving…

Book an appointment with your optician for the best optical advice – that’s the message from Derby practice, Richard Petrie…

Here, owner and Optometrist Davina talks about the workplace eye test. Do you need one? What does the law say…

Here, Optometrist Fiona talks about dry eyes, Blepharitis and a new Dry Eye Clinic now available at the practice. Do…

The Christmas Party season is well and truly upon us and at the practice, we’ve been talking about style &…

TECHNOLOGY We’re a small independent optician in Derby and we always make sure that we invest in the very latest…

Head optometrist and practice owner Davina talks about the latest news from the report launched as part of National Eye…

Our dispensing optician Ruth explains why computer glasses with special lenses for digital use are becoming more important for all…

It’s easy to take eye health for granted, but with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) effecting roughly 1 in every 10…

The summer holidays are the perfect time for children’s eye tests. Not only does it fit in nicely with the…

If you find yourself holding your phone screen, menu or groceries away from your face to find the spot where…

Students at Derby College took part in an exchange with BBS Brinkstr School in Derby’s twin city of Osnabruck in…

In May 2016, The College of Optometrists sent out a briefing to its members reporting on the Northern Ireland Childhood…

After 45 years of practice, Richard Petrie has retired from optometry. Richard has been offering optometry services to Derby residents…

Now that it’s happened, and I’ve officially retired from my profession of Optometrist, I thought that I would tell you…

Changes to children’s vision screening across Derbyshire came into effect in April 2016. We’ve been spreading the word about the…

Talking to Blink founder Stephanie Collier about Blinx glasses accessories. What are Blinx? Blinx are an eye-catching range of accessories…

Richard Petrie owner and optometrist Davina visited Silvertrees Nursery in March to talk to parents about the changes to children’s vision…

We keep learning more and more about the various forms of macular degeneration and I sometimes wish (not for long)…

Whereas sight testing checks the smallest letters or images we can see, vision is more a measure of our interpretation…

Of all the conditions that I was taught to look for as a student, all those years ago, glaucoma stands…

A first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make it…

A first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make it…

A first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make it…

A child’s first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make…

A child's first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make…

A child’s first eye test can be a little daunting for children and their parents, but we try to make…

Happy New Year! As you all must know by now I shall only be working as an Optometrist for the…

Now that it’s chillier in the mornings and darker in the evenings, the chances are you’re turning up the heating…

There’s no age criteria for wearing contact lenses – it all depends on the individual. In her video, Davina talks…

For the last thirty years our area of Derbyshire has had a very good system for checking the eyesight of…

We often get asked by parents when the best time to test a child’s eyesight is. The answer is that…

Internet purchasing is on the rise according the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Their most recent…

By April 2016, children in Derby and South Derbyshire will have their eyes tested in the reception year of school,…

For children who wear glasses, deciding when to start using contact lenses can be tricky. There is no reason why…

Towards the end of the summer (such as it was) I undertook a very long mountain walk. My wife and…

A patient recently told me that they thought the intricacies that are revealed when you start to study the way…

I used to run eye clinics for the local health authority in Wirksworth, providing eye examinations for children before they…

There have been some interesting developments in the field of cataract research published in the last month or two. The…

When it comes to our own individual style, choice is everything. We want something a bit different to what everyone…

Since I last wrote it has been the Grass Court season – that’s tennis if you’re not sure! I have…

Since our new website went live in March we have been taking an increasing number of bookings on line. It’s…

Watch the latest news round up from Richard Petrie Optometrists where Richard talks about the latest products and services. https://youtu.be/gtWHl6vczR4

In the UK, women spend £100k on cosmetics in their lifetime. We always want to look our best and protect…

The macula is the central part of the retina and it is the part that we use to look at…

As the technology that we use in everyday life gets more and more complicated the chances of something not going…

Chronic glaucoma used to be the most common cause of registered blindness in the UK. Nowadays thanks to better and…

We should all expect to develop some Cataract. Most of us will to live long enough for the natural ageing…

Now that spring is in full swing, the latest eyewear trends are hitting the stores straight from the catwalk. Why…

Eye Diseases The three eye diseases that we see more than any others are Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. All…

Whatever happens in the election the one thing that I am sure of is that whoever ends up in power…

The structure of your eyes In the last blog we talked about how we determine the correct lenses that you…

How your eyes work Firstly we’re looking to see how well your eyes work at a distance. We look to…

It seems that 2015 is turning out to be a great year for sports in Derby, with University of Derby’s…

As part of my on-line activities I keep a regular eye on a number of discussion websites, particularly those that…

On Friday, just as most of us are getting down to work, the sun is going to go very dim…

A long time ago, when Ted Heath was Prime Minister and we had the three day week to cope with,…

Watch our first video news round up, where practice owner Davina gives you all the latest news about the practice, including…

For some, the idea of visiting the Optometrist sparks nervous feelings. Maybe you’ve never had an eye exam and don’t…

According to a survey commissioned by Transitions Optical, we as a nation are not as aware as we should be…

The chill in the air means only one thing, it’s time to layer up for winter. One thing you might…

Open the newspaper or scroll through the news online any day of the week and you’re likely to hit a…

Whether it’s a new look from the Spring/Summer catwalk, the glamorous looks from the red carpet, or the timeless looks…