First Class Eye Care for the Whole Family
Welcome to Nina Davies Opticians, your local independent opticians in Llantwit Major.
We are proud to provide our patients with the highest standard of customer service in a friendly family orientated practice. Having been established for over 15 years our comprehensive and unhurried eye examinations give you the opportunity to discuss your vision and eye health with Nina and her three optical assistants.
Our equipment includes the latest in retinal camera technology and we utilise the highest quality lenses from the best manufacturers. We stock a large range of frames, from designer styles to more practical, budget options.
Speak to Michelle, Sally or Sarah and book your next appointment now...
“I have been a patient of Nina Davies for many years and together with her true professionalism, the kindness she shows to her patients is second to none, a compliment I can also say applies to her members of staff” - Marie Barnett (Patient)
Meet the Team
Nina Davies
BSc (Hons) MC OPTOM
Sally Boxhall
Optical Assistant
Michelle Frankland
Optical Assistant
Sarah Collinson
Optical Assistant
Nina qualified in 2001 from Cardiff University and started her own practice in 2004. Since then she has gained extra qualifications including Low Vision services (2004) and Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (2018), while she also works in the specialist eye department at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
Sally has almost a decade of optical experience and is in charge of our contact lens administration as well as being very experienced in frame styling and dispensing.
Michelle has been part of the team for over 10 years and oversees the selection of all new frames and designer collections. She has 15 years experience of optical dispensing so has extensive styling skills and lens advice to share with patients.
Sarah has excellent contact lens knowledge and dispensing skills, while she is also very organised so oversees our administration, IT systems and social media.
Glasses
With Something to Suit Every Budget
We have an extensive choice of quality spectacles to suit every style and budget. From rimless, to supra and full frame, you're sure to find something that suits you. A number of designer frames are always in stock, such as Rayban, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Nike, Versace, Emporio Armani, Longchamp and Superdry.
Lenses are also available in every type to match all requirements:
- Single Vision
- Bifocal and Varifocal
- High Index (Thin and Light)
- Transition & Polarised
Sunglasses
We stock an extensive range of designer sunglasses including Rayban & Mau Jim.
Prescription sunglasses are also available in a select range of designer styles.
Please pop in and browse our current sunglasses collection - if we don't have a style or size to suit we are happy to order specific options for you to try out.
Contact Lenses
Uninterrupted Vision
Whether you want a fresh look, the freedom to be more active or if you want all round vision with no restriction, contact lenses are an excellent alternative to glasses. At Nina Davies Opticians we cater to each individual patient, finding the perfect contact lens for them.
Daily Disposable Lenses
Daily disposables are the healthiest and most convenient way to wear contact lenses. They give you a fresh, clear lens every day, with no need for solutions. They're ideal for when you don't want to wear glasses – either occasionally, part-time or every day.
Reusable Lenses
Reusables are for daily wear, but rather than dispose of them at the end of the day you clean and store them in a contact lens case until you wear them again. Some of these contact lenses can also be slept in. They are designed to be replaced every month with a new pair of lenses.
Toric Lenses
Astigmatism is a common condition, caused by a toric curvature of the cornea. It results in blurry or distorted vision at all distances. Toric lenses are specially designed to fit the shape of astigmatic eyes. They are available as daily or reusable contact lenses.
NHS Entitlement
Many patients are entitled to a free eye examination, funded by the NHS. As well as free eye examinations, some patients are eligible for an NHS Spectacle Voucher which can either pay for or contribute towards new glasses or contact lenses. We are also fully acredited to provide Low Vision Services and WEHE examinations free of charge to those who qualify.
Criteria for NHS examinations
- Under 16's and Under 19's in Full-Time Education
- Aged 60 or Over
- Registered Blind or Partially Sighted
- Patients with an NHS HC2 exemption certificate
- Diagnosed with Diabetes or Glaucoma
- Patients who Receive Income Support
- Patients who Receive Job Seeker's Allowance
- Patients who Receive Working Families Tax Credit
- Patients who Receive Pension Credit Guarantee
- Patients Prescribed with a Complex Lens
Criteria for NHS Spectacle Voucher
- Under 16's and Under 19's in Full-Time Education
- Patients with an NHS HC2 exemption certificate
- Patients who Receive Income Support
- Patients who Receive Job Seeker's Allowance
- Patients who Receive Working Families Tax Credit
- Patients who Receive Pension Credit Guarantee
- Patients Prescribed with a Complex Lens
Eye Examinations
At Nina Davies Opticians we have invested in the very latest technology and optical equipment. Our practice is equipped with the high specification Topcon Maestro 2 OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) which provides hospital grade laser scanning of the eye.
- Includes 3D scanning technology
- Enables earlier detection of disease such as glaucoma, macula degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
This additional service is available to all our patients, although many will only require a standard eye examination, which we believe are of the highest standard and typically include...
- History & Symptoms
you will be asked about your general health and any medication, as this can sometimes be relevant to any difficulties with your eyes - Present Spectacles
evaluation your current spectacles and prescription to ascertain whether they are still appropriate for you - Refraction
this process includes testing for distance vision and near (reading) vision - Pupil Reflexes
checked in order to ensure the pupils are reacting normally to light as an abnormal reaction may indicate neurological problems - Oculomotor Balance
this checks the eye muscles correctly align the eyes at all distances - Intra-ocular Pressures
always investigated as a higher pressure can indicate the presence of Glaucoma - Ophthalmoscopy
evaluating the health of your eyes as conditions such as diabetes, cataracts, hypertension and macular degeneration can be detected and monitored - Visual Field Examination
if deemed to be required this will examine your peripheral vision
Get in Touch
If you have an enquiry please fill in the contact form below or call us on 01446 796420.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday (9am–5:30pm), Saturday (9am-1pm)
Nina Davies Opticians, 6 Barons Close House, East Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1XY