About
About Us
Expressive Eyes is a family owned private independent optometric practice based in the heart of Wimbledon Village. It was first established as P.Hammond Opticians in 1982 and taken over in 2003 and later re-launched as Expressive Eyes.
Vision is one of our most precious senses initiating 80% of our actions. Poor vision affects our performance, our personality, our choice of sport, our confidence, our learning and even life choices. Its effect on the young is not to be underestimated. Close your eyes for a minute; try performing your day-to-day activities – imagine a world without light, reopen your eyes and appreciate the multitude of colours that your vision allows and how quickly you performed your tasks compared with when your eyes were closed!
We firmly believe that clinical excellence can only be achieved with thoroughness and attention to detail backed with a high level of diagnostic equipment, breadth and depth of knowledge and tied in with experience and continued care – not just being on a production line of eyes!
When prescribing visual correction our optometrist deliberates on both objective and subjective measurements, clinical findings, Rx history and environmental factors – and each time for each individual.
Clinical Hygiene
With the seasonal re-occurence of flu, COVID-19, RSV, norovirus our client and staff health-and-safety are top priority.
As a small independent private-only clinic boutique, since inception and before Covid-19 pandemic our testing equipment where surfaces are touched by skin are sanitised between each consulting guest. Frames that are albeit briefly tried on are sterilised and cleansed.
The airflow in our air-conditioned boutique has an air purifier with Hepa filters and plasma; this serves to trap and kill bacteriae and viruses. Our clinic’s air is constantly extracted to minimise airborne infections.
As a health care provider we follow clinical guidelines wearing masks when working in close contact with our visitors/guests.
- For the privacy of our guests/visitors during booked appointments including consultations, frame fitting/selection casual visitors’ access is limited within our reception area. It is for this reason that reserving an appointment will ensure our undivided attention.
- Optional complimentary PPE for guests/visitors if requested will be available at reception.
Customer Feedback
We are always grateful for feedback; in this way we are able to continually improve on our services to you. Our clients are from all walks of life who appreciate the importance of healthy eyes, good vision and self-image for their daily lives. Our discerning clients include professionals both active and retired eg. doctors, lawyers, barristers, accountants, bankers, IT professionals, TV personalities, home executives, to name but a few. The following are some testimonials and comments from our many satisfied clients; for privacy initials only have been used unless other preference. Permission to quote these genuine people has been obtained prior to posting on our website and for these we are humbly grateful.
“It is a pleasure to find individuals who offer such a professional and caring service. I feel I can really trust their judgement”: PS
“Very thorough, knowledgeable and professional”: PW
“My previous (contact lens) optician couldn’t take me in as an emergency when I had excruciating eye pain. I could have lost my sight without immediate action from Miranda” : GB
“Miranda is extremely thorough and professional. I came to her for a second opinion when a US doctor had recommended a corneal graft due to neovascularization from prolonged wear of contacts. With her help, we monitored my eyes, updated my glasses prescription, abstained from wearing contact lenses for 17 months, then refitted my contacts to dailies with a material that allows more air transmissibility and prevented any further damage. The vessels have since drained, and I am so happy she ruled out surgery!” AC
Alan is very detailed when fitting custom spectacles. He advised me about the impact of a strong prescription on lens type and shape and ensured the best fit. Customer service is exceptional at Expressive Eyes. My husband and I go to them for all our optical needs.” AC
“Miranda is highly professional, thoughtful and painstaking. Having suffered from a difficult sight problem, I was recommended to Miranda by an eminent ophthalmic surgeon. I am most grateful and strongly recommend Miranda for anyone looking for a real pro.”-Nick A
“I have used the services of Expressive Eyes for some years now. Refractive measurements have always been meticulously conducted, as have the assessments of eye health and function. New spectacles are carefully checked to ensure that they are up to standard. In addition Alan and Miranda are a delight to work with.” HS
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