In the 1920s, we made the decision to focus entirely on eyecare, dedicating ourselves to improving vision for our community. Percy Allder’s commitment to quality and service laid the foundation for a tradition of excellence that continues to guide us today. For 120 years, families have trusted us with their eyes, from children’s first eye tests to stylish eyewear for adults and seniors.
Allders Opticians – 120 Years of Family Eyecare
Since 1905, Allders Opticians has been part of the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire communities, helping families see clearly and live life to the fullest. What started as a small optician and jeweller in Luton, founded by Percy Allder, has grown into a trusted name in eyecare, built on generations of care, expertise, and personal attention.
Eye Examinations
All Allders optometrists are highly-trained, experienced, primary health-care practitioners, taking 3 years to gain a BSc(Hons) degree in optometry and followed by a further year in practice to obtain a MCOptom. Each is registered with the GOC and undertakes continual training.
They are qualified to prescribe spectacles; to recognise and know when to refer any pathology seen; to be able to assess any problems with the position and movement of the eyes; to fit contact lenses; to dispense any spectacles required.
Eyewear
The right spectacles – Practically nothing can have such a great effect on your appearance as your spectacles. You can emphasise your personality when you choose the colour, material, shape and size of the frame.
The spectacles can create a strict impression or a friendly one, can radiate a dynamic or a laid-back look, or they can express extravagance or subdued modesty. In other words: your spectacles create highlights. For just like your clothing, your spectacles make a statement on your attitude to life, on your style and on your personal taste.
A Legacy of Vision and Excellence
In the late 1920s, Allders Opticians took a bold step by divesting the jewellery side of the business to focus solely on providing top-tier eyecare services. This decision allowed us to dedicate our expertise to what we do best – ensuring the visual well-being of our community.
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Your vision deserves expert care, advanced technology, and a team that truly listens. We’re here to protect your eye health today and for the future.
