Pople and Broad opticians

Pople and Broad opticians

Optician in Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8JB

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About the Business

The Practice was opened in 1934 by Percival Robert Gray, along with branches at Seaford, Newhaven and Uckfield. James Pople (Robert’s father) became a partner in the early 50’s, and Robert joined the firm in 1968 after qualifying from the City University London. These were great days when the part time business developed into a busy full time one.

Interestingly, spectacle fashions have just about turned full circle, with today’s retro styles being identical to those that were being dispensed in 1968! In 1982 on my James Pople’s retirement the remaining Partners opted to go their own way, and Robert Pople took over Heathfield trading under my own name. So, Pople and Broad has been operating in Heathfield for over 80 years, offering a friendly service to residents of Heathfield, Horam, Cross-in-Hand, Uckfield, Hailsham, Broad Oak and surrounding areas.



Business Services
Standard eye examination for children

Standard eye examination for children

Eye examinations are free for children up to the age of 16 (19 if in full-time education). When your child comes in for an examination, we simply fill out an NHS form for you to sign. If your child needs glasses, they are entitled to free lenses. We recommend that children get their first full eye examination at around the age of three and at yearly intervals after that. We are aware that eye examinations can be trying for small children, so we are used to making our exams particularly child-friendly. For pre-readers, we use a picture-based vision chart, and we are therefore able to examine children of any age.



Standard eye examination for adults

Standard eye examination for adults

Our standard eye examination starts with a discussion about your eye health in general and if you have any specific concerns. If you are a new patient, we will take a detailed history of your general health and eye health to date so that we get a clear picture of your needs. We check your vision by asking you to read down the letter chart – or there’s a picture chart for children. We will use this, as well as other detailed tests, to assess your accurate prescription. Part of the examination will test your binocular function – how well your eyes work together.

Location & Hours

High st

Heathfield, TN21 8JB
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