Welcome to Cargills Optometrists

Ashford 01233 620597
Canterbury 01227 766670
Folkestone 01303 254471
Hythe 01303 266458

 

Coronavirus  (COVID-19)

Cargills practices are now open for Essential and Urgent eye care only.

  • click here to see what types of eye care problems are Essential or Urgent.

We are operating reduced clinics and practice opening times for now and all appointments will be by prior booking only.

  • APPOINTMENTS BY PRIOR BOOKING ONLY, please note we are unable to offer walk-in clinics.

If you have an Urgent eyecare problem only you can call the following numbers, these will be monitored Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.  If we are unable to answer please leave a detailed message & your number and we will call you back.

URGENT or Emergency Care would include urgent clinical advice or intervention e.g. for red eye, painful eye, contact lens discomfort, foreign object, sudden change in vision, flashes and floaters which might suggest  a retinal detachment.

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE phone       07545 177991

CANTERBURY & ASHFORD phone       07895 983701

For routine enquiries please use the normal phone numbers at the times when your practice is open or send us an email via Contact Us page on this website.

 

Please contact us to arrange an appointment, if:

  • your vision has suddenly changed or become blurry.
  • you have a painful or red eye.
  • you have been advised to attend this practice by NHS 111 or another healthcare professional for urgent eye care.
  • you have broken or lost your glasses and need a replacement pair to function.
  • you have a problem with your contact lenses.

FAQ;

  • Contact lens supply for our existing patients only will be done by post.
  • If you have glasses on order we will also be able to post these to you.
  • If you are worried about your eyes please phone us to discuss this. If we are unable to answer please leave a message with all your details.

For further information and what is considered Urgent or Essential please click here.

For the latest Government Advice including how to self-isolate please click here.

We would like to thank you for your continued support of Cargills Optometrists and for your co-operation at this time.

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Cargills Optometrists have been providing eyecare and caring for eyesight since 1926. Cargills are a friendly local independent opticians, we pride ourselves in providing professional eyecare to the highest standard with excellent personalised service tailored to your individual needs.

Whether you have concerns about your eyesight, want to explore the benefit of coloured overlays for your child’s reading, tempted by contact lenses, thinking about varifocals or simply just want a great frame to wear Cargills are here to help.

 

2016 saw the 90th Anniversary of Cargills Optometrists, click here to see our celebrations.

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