Independent optician near GOSH

Optician Near Great Ormond Street Hospital

Independent eye examinations, children’s eyecare, contact lenses and eyewear close to Great Ormond Street Hospital, from a long-established Russell Square practice.

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70 Brunswick Centre, Russell Square, London, WC1N 1AE

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01LocalRussell Square location

02All agesAdult and children’s care

03IndependentEstablished community practice

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Local eyecare for families, staff and the Bloomsbury community.

Drury Porter Eyecare is based at the Brunswick Centre in Russell Square, convenient for people working at or visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital and for families living across Bloomsbury.

We are an independent community optician, not part of the hospital. Our role is to provide routine and specialist optometric care in practice, explain the findings clearly and refer onward when a hospital or urgent clinical pathway is more appropriate.

Is this right for me?

This appointment may help if you need:

Routine adult and children’s eye tests
Replacement glasses and frame adjustments
Contact lens fitting and aftercare
Dry eye, myopia and diagnostic appointments

What to expect

Clear advice, not a rushed transaction.

Eye care close to the hospital district

Our location is useful when you want an optician near GOSH without travelling far from Russell Square or central Bloomsbury. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday, subject to the practice diary.

A calm, independent clinical setting

Appointments are tailored to the person in front of us. Children receive age-appropriate tests, while adults can access prescription checks, eye-health assessment and advanced diagnostics where clinically indicated.

General and children’s eye examinations
OCT, retinal imaging and visual fields
Contact lens fitting and aftercare
Myopia and dry-eye assessment

Know when hospital or urgent care is needed

A community eye appointment is not a substitute for emergency or hospital care. Sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain, a chemical injury or major trauma needs urgent medical attention. Use NHS 111 for guidance or follow the emergency instructions given by your hospital team.

Common questions

Before you book.

Still unsure which appointment you need? Call the team and describe what is happening.

Is Drury Porter Eyecare part of Great Ormond Street Hospital?

No. Drury Porter is an independent optician in the Brunswick Centre near Russell Square. We are not affiliated with or located inside Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Do you see both children and adults?

Yes. The practice provides eye examinations and optical care for children and adults, with specialist children’s eyecare and myopia services available.

Can you follow a hospital prescription?

Bring the prescription or clinical letter and the team can explain what can be provided in practice. Hospital-directed treatment or follow-up should remain with the clinical team named in your care plan.

Optician Near Great Ormond Street Hospital

Local eyecare for families, staff and the Bloomsbury community.

This appointment may help if you need:

Clear advice, not a rushed transaction.

Eye care close to the hospital district

A calm, independent clinical setting

Know when hospital or urgent care is needed

Before you book.

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