frames, including designer frames
At A.R. Baker Opticians, our best advert is the spectacles our patients wear—if you look good, we feel good. Glasses are as much a style statement as a new hairstyle or outfit, so choosing the right pair is essential. That’s why we carefully select a diverse range of frames to suit all tastes and needs.
Our fully qualified Dispensing Opticians offer expert advice on style, fit, and prescription suitability. We understand that your glasses should be as unique as you are, with options for every budget.
We stock a great selection of frames for the whole family, regularly updating our collection with the latest styles—from timeless classics to designer trends.
Advancements in frame manufacturing have expanded choices for spectacle wearers. Titanium, first introduced by Dupont in 1948, is the lightest frame material available, offering exceptional comfort, flexibility, and durability. It is corrosion- and abrasion-resistant, with a lifespan far exceeding gold-plated frames.
Many collections now feature ultra-light materials like titanium, sprung steel, stainless steel, and aluminium—so light, you’ll forget you’re wearing them.
Lenses
Many people assume all spectacle lenses are the same, but at A.R. Baker Opticians, we believe in choice. We offer nearly 100 lens combinations, including over 50 thinner, lighter options and 25 types of varifocals from top brands like Varilux, Zeiss, Sola, Pentax, Rodenstock, Nikon, and Kodak.
With so many options, expert advice is essential. Our team understands the intricacies of each lens type to help you find the best fit for your needs. Advancements in lens materials and designs mean it’s worth exploring new options rather than simply sticking with what you’ve had before.
Contact Lenses
We offer a complete contact lens fitting service, including aftercare and expert advice. Our team will assess your suitability for contact lenses and help you choose the best option for your eyes, lifestyle, and budget.
Options include daily, weekly, and monthly disposables, toric lenses, gas permeable lenses, and coloured lenses for a bold new look.
Regular check-ups, at least once a year, are essential to monitor your eye health, ensure a proper fit, and keep your lenses performing at their best.
the joy of multifocals
Rather than interchanging between distance and reading spectacles, many of us enjoy the convenience of multifocals. A great number of people are content with Bifocals, and for them this is all they will ever require. However many prefer Varifocals which give an added dimension to the concept of far and near vision allowing a smooth progression from distance to reading without any division line.
Have you ever tried Varifocals, or experienced difficulties using them?
varilux gold specialists
We are also fortunate to be the only accredited “Varilux Gold Specialists” in the South West of England.
A status bestowed on us by Essilor the manufacturers of the world’s most popular varifocal lens worn by over 100 million people worldwide, to practices that adhere to their strict professional guidelines in the fitting and dispensing of Varilux lenses and as Essilor describe “have an in-depth knowledge of the very latest developments in spectacle lens technology”.
thinner and lighter lenses
Twenty First Century Technology enables spectacle lenses to be thinner and lighter than ordinary standard glass and plastic lenses.
This new generation of high-index lenses includes some superb products from Nikon, Pentax, Essilor, Rodenstock and Zeiss which come with coatings that make them anti-reflective, scratch resistant and water repellent. The anti-reflection (AR) coatings work by almost totally cutting out reflections in front, within and behind the lens.