Expert optometry services brought directly to you across Essex. Whether you're at home or in a care home, we provide thorough eye examinations, spectacle dispensing, and ongoing eye health management.
From comprehensive eye examinations to spectacle dispensing, we bring everything to your door.
Full NHS or private eye examinations in your own home. We bring all the equipment needed for a thorough assessment of your vision and eye health, including retinal examination and pressure checks.
Dedicated eye care partnerships for care homes across Essex. We provide regular scheduled visits, ensuring every resident receives the eye care they deserve with minimal disruption to daily routines.
Choose from a wide range of frames and lenses in the comfort of your home. We help you find the perfect fit with expert advice on lens options, coatings, and frame styles suited to your needs.
Specialist diabetic retinopathy checks and monitoring. Early detection is essential for preventing vision loss. We work alongside your GP to ensure coordinated diabetes eye care management.
Urgent eye assessments when you need them most. Red eyes, sudden vision changes, flashes and floaters — we can often see you the same day to diagnose and manage acute eye conditions.
Specialist assessments and advice for those with reduced vision. We help maximise your remaining sight with magnifiers, lighting advice, and referrals to local support services.
Many people are entitled to a free NHS-funded eye test at home but don't realise it. If you or a loved one meets any of these criteria, we can visit at no cost.
Don't worry — just give us a call and we'll help you work out whether you're eligible for a free NHS home eye test. There's absolutely no obligation, and we're always happy to help.
Check My EligibilityWe cover a wide area across Essex, bringing professional eye care to your doorstep.
We partner with care homes across Essex to deliver regular, reliable eye care that supports resident wellbeing and helps meet your CQC obligations.
We work around your home's routine, booking regular visits so every resident receives timely eye care without disruption to mealtimes or activities.
Comprehensive records for each resident, supporting your CQC compliance requirements with clear documentation of all eye care provided.
Our patient, understanding approach is tailored for residents with dementia and cognitive difficulties, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
All care home residents qualify for NHS-funded home eye tests, so there's no cost to the resident or the care home for the examination itself.
Join the growing number of Essex care homes that trust Templeman Opticians for their residents' eye care. We'll create a bespoke visiting schedule that works for your home.
Discuss a PartnershipI'm a qualified optometrist specialising in domiciliary eye care across Essex. I believe everyone deserves access to high-quality eye care, regardless of their ability to visit a high-street practice.
With years of experience in both practice-based and home-visit optometry, I understand the unique needs of housebound patients and care home residents. My approach is patient, thorough, and always focused on your comfort and wellbeing.
I bring all the latest portable equipment to ensure you receive the same standard of care you'd expect in any modern optometry practice — just without the need to travel.
We use cutting-edge AI-powered practice management technology to optimise our visit schedules, maintain comprehensive patient records, and deliver the highest standard of care.
Learn more about OptiMobile.ai →Ready to book a home visit? Have questions about NHS eligibility? We'd love to hear from you.
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Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: By appointment