About Us
Belper Opticians

Belper Opticians is an independent optometry and audiology practice located on King Street, Belper, Derbyshire. It has been serving the local community since 2019, following a rebranding when its previous owner, Mr. Uri Patel, retired after decades of service. The practice has a long history of being a trusted local optician, originally established by Mr Ian Kays, who retired in 2000.

Belper Opticians has since been managed by optometrists Ryan Khaira and Karun Bal, both of whom graduated from Aston University and are further qualified in Glaucoma. Both Optometrists are now also studying for further qualifications in independent prescribing. Under their stewardship, the practice has undergone significant modernisation, including a refit in 2019 and the installation of advanced diagnostic equipment like an OCT scanner in 2021, enhancing the quality of eye care available to its patients.

The practice focuses on combining modern technology with a traditional, community-centered service to deliver a high standard of care. We offer a wide variety of services and even work closely with the NHS to deliver care including community urgent eyecare services (CUES) and glaucoma monitoring to help reduce the burden on an already strained NHS.

Why Choose Us?
"Lovely helpful staff, plus good selection of different frames"

Premium Eye Care

Our optometrists and optical consultants are experts in their craft and trained to the highest standards, to ensure your eyes receive the best care. We have the latest equipment, incorporate digital test charts and even use digital software when dispensing spectacles as well as testing your eyes.

High quality spectacles and designer selection

We stock some of the best-engineered spectacles available in the market, alongside a variety of designer and non-designer spectacles to suit every taste and budget. See our eye wear tab for more information on our brands.

Top of the range lenses

We provide market leading high quality lenses to ensure our patients receive the best visual outcome possible. We use a wide variety of lenses e.g Zeiss, Varilux, Rodenstock, Hoya etc, carefully selecting depending on your needs and requirements. Whilst certifying you are receiving the latest lens technology and are given a wide range to choose from to suit every budget.

Premium Customer Service

Our small business will make you feel like family. You will always receive customer service as individual as you are, unlike the chain opticians where you are one of many.

Independent, always

We are not tied to any supplier or any company. We are independent. What your eyes require we will deliver on the right frames, the right lenses and the right service for your individual requirements.

our team
Meet Our expert eye & Ear Specialists

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Ryan Khaira
Bsc McOptom Prof Cert Glauc - Optometrist Director
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Karun Bal
BSc McOptom Prof Cert Glauc - Optometrist Director
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Victoria O’Connell
Optical Consultant
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Steve Smith
Dispensing Optician