The practice was started by husband and wife team Geoff and Ann Rouse who are both still involved in the day to day running of the business. Since then we have steadily grown, opening two more branches, one at the Northpoint Shopping Centre, Bransholme, Hull and the other at 428 Hessle Road, Hull. Our first professional partner was Geoff's brother Ian (Dispensing Optician) in 1986, followed by Liam Castle (Optometrist) and Paul Newlove (Dispensing Optician) in 1993.
We welcomed our son Christopher (Optometrist) into the business in 2012 and our latest partner Paula Howley (Dispensing Optician) in 2016. Ian retired early in 2016 to commit himself to his first love of horticulture. The practice is very family oriented with both Liam's wife Joanne and Paul's wife Julie playing active roles in the business as administrator and technician respectively.
Offering a range of quality services including eye examinations, dispensing spectacles, fitting and checking of contact lenses, eye health checks and more.
We welcomed our son Christopher (Optometrist) into the business in 2012 and our latest partner Paula Howley (Dispensing Optician) in 2016. Ian retired early in 2016 to commit himself to his first love of horticulture. The practice is very family oriented with both Liam's wife Joanne and Paul's wife Julie playing active roles in the business as administrator and technician respectively.
Offering a range of quality services including eye examinations, dispensing spectacles, fitting and checking of contact lenses, eye health checks and more.
Services
Our Newland Avenue branch was first opened in 1978 by Geoff & Ann Rouse at 25 Newland Avenue.
Since then we have extended and altered the premises to make it more suitable as an optical practice.
This branch contains our laboratory and administration office and is the heart of Rouse Opticians.
This branch is now managed by Jacqui Mitcheson, a qualified dispensing optician who first began working at Rouse Opticians as a receptionist 20 years ago before studying for her dispensing optician qualifications.
Since then we have extended and altered the premises to make it more suitable as an optical practice.
This branch contains our laboratory and administration office and is the heart of Rouse Opticians.
This branch is now managed by Jacqui Mitcheson, a qualified dispensing optician who first began working at Rouse Opticians as a receptionist 20 years ago before studying for her dispensing optician qualifications.
Our second branch is located at the Northpoint Shopping Centre, Bransholme, in the Western Forecourt.
It first opened in late 1985 and was managed until recently by Ian Rouse, a dispensing optician.
Since 1985 we have gradually expanded our patient base so that now this is our busiest branch.
This is partly due to the large free car parks, making it very convenient to visit us.
It first opened in late 1985 and was managed until recently by Ian Rouse, a dispensing optician.
Since 1985 we have gradually expanded our patient base so that now this is our busiest branch.
This is partly due to the large free car parks, making it very convenient to visit us.
There is good parking all around our Hessle Road practice; you can park just behind us, the car park entrance being at the top of St Georges Rd, you can also park in the Asda car park just 100 yards away or at St Andrew's Retail Park about 50 yards away.
There is roadside parking for disabled people just outside our door.
There is roadside parking for disabled people just outside our door.
We offer a wide range of glasses frames, from basic frames that are completely covered by an NHS voucher (to those entitled), to the most up-to-date designer frames.
We will give you any help that you desire in choosing your glasses.
A common problem in choosing glasses is that as soon as the patient removes their current glasses to try on a new frame, they can no longer see clearly so cannot tell if the frame suits them.
For this reason, we can take photographs of you wearing a new frame, which you can look at later when you put your own glasses back on.
We will give you any help that you desire in choosing your glasses.
A common problem in choosing glasses is that as soon as the patient removes their current glasses to try on a new frame, they can no longer see clearly so cannot tell if the frame suits them.
For this reason, we can take photographs of you wearing a new frame, which you can look at later when you put your own glasses back on.
Do you, a friend or a relative require an eye test but are no longer able to visit a high-street optician unaided?
If so, then we can arrange for an eye test in the comfort of your/their own home.
We pride ourselves on giving top quality service to our patients, and we will always do our best to ensure a home eye test within 2-3 weeks of booking.
Most people needing a home examination are either over 60 years of age or have another entitlement which means they do not have to pay for the visit or sight test.
If so, then we can arrange for an eye test in the comfort of your/their own home.
We pride ourselves on giving top quality service to our patients, and we will always do our best to ensure a home eye test within 2-3 weeks of booking.
Most people needing a home examination are either over 60 years of age or have another entitlement which means they do not have to pay for the visit or sight test.
Reviews (2)
Karen Honhold
Mar 11, 2024
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Have used this opticians since they first opened on Newland Avenue in 1978.
The service has always been exceptional. In all the years I have used them I have never had any complaints about the quality of the frames or lenses.Prices are very affordable and they offer a good range of frames.
I did try another optician that offers a second pair free. Was very disappointed and soon returned to the outstanding quality of Rouse
The service has always been exceptional. In all the years I have used them I have never had any complaints about the quality of the frames or lenses.Prices are very affordable and they offer a good range of frames.
I did try another optician that offers a second pair free. Was very disappointed and soon returned to the outstanding quality of Rouse
Wendy Vernon
Feb 20, 2024
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Outstanding service was delivered by Rouse Opticians on Newland Avenue. They referred me for cataract surgery, and remarkably, both eyes were treated within just 5 weeks. Consequently, I required a new prescription for my glasses. Ordering my new glasses was seamless, and they were promptly ready within a few days. Despite having utilized large chains previously, my experience with Rouse Opticians has solidified my decision to exclusively patronize them in the future.
