Cargills have been open throughout lockdown providing Urgent and Essential eyecare, but now we are also open for routine eye examinations & contact lens appointments. Optical Practices have been advised to remain Open for essential and routine eye care in accordance with guidance from our Professional Bodies. Your practice has been adapted in line with government & professional guidelines to ensure the safety of our patients & staff.
We ask that you attend your appointment on your own, see here for exceptions, and are punctual. We are operating reduced clinics and practice opening times for now and all appointments will be by prior booking only. Should we be closed or you are unable to reach us please follow this link for a full list of practices providing MECS appointments in East Kent.
Cargills Optometrists have been providing eyecare and caring for eyesight since 1926. Cargills are a friendly local independent opticians, we pride ourselves in providing professional eyecare to the highest standard with excellent personalised service tailored to your individual needs.
We ask that you attend your appointment on your own, see here for exceptions, and are punctual. We are operating reduced clinics and practice opening times for now and all appointments will be by prior booking only. Should we be closed or you are unable to reach us please follow this link for a full list of practices providing MECS appointments in East Kent.
Cargills Optometrists have been providing eyecare and caring for eyesight since 1926. Cargills are a friendly local independent opticians, we pride ourselves in providing professional eyecare to the highest standard with excellent personalised service tailored to your individual needs.
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Albert C. Cargill was born near the Scottish borders and spent some time in Northern Ireland where he had a small business in the early 1900s.
He moved to Folkestone after the First World War and opened a small optical practice in Cheriton Place, and in 1926 moved around the corner to the present premises in Sandgate Road.
His first partner, Jack Pembroke, joined soon after, having left school to become his apprentice, he qualified in 1930.
When war broke out in 1939 Albert Cargill continued practicing in Folkestone but Jack Pembroke was posted to Birmingham where he provided optical services for the many factory workers.
He moved to Folkestone after the First World War and opened a small optical practice in Cheriton Place, and in 1926 moved around the corner to the present premises in Sandgate Road.
His first partner, Jack Pembroke, joined soon after, having left school to become his apprentice, he qualified in 1930.
When war broke out in 1939 Albert Cargill continued practicing in Folkestone but Jack Pembroke was posted to Birmingham where he provided optical services for the many factory workers.
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Cargills Optometrists commitment to value is not only about the price of our services and products but also the extra attention we give, like the expert and impartial advice and the confidence we aim to give you that you have made the correct choice for your eyecare and eyewear.
We believe the prices we charge are fair for the level of service and products we offer and continually search for the latest and best eyecare products available for you.
Cargills Optometrists commitment to value is not only about the price of our services and products but also the extra attention we give, like the expert and impartial advice and the confidence we aim to give you that you have made the correct choice for your eyecare and eyewear.
We believe the prices we charge are fair for the level of service and products we offer and continually search for the latest and best eyecare products available for you.
Bendre Dalton qualified as a Dispensing Optician in South Africa in 1998.
He moved to the UK in 2000 and worked as a Dispensing Optician until 2008 when he returned to university to study Optometry.
Bendre successfully completed his studies with a First Class Honours degree and since qualifying has worked in Jersey Channel Islands and more recently in East Kent.
While in Jersey Bendre carried out specialised contact lens fitting to post corneal graft and keratoconic patients and performed regular coloured overlay assessment.
He moved to the UK in 2000 and worked as a Dispensing Optician until 2008 when he returned to university to study Optometry.
Bendre successfully completed his studies with a First Class Honours degree and since qualifying has worked in Jersey Channel Islands and more recently in East Kent.
While in Jersey Bendre carried out specialised contact lens fitting to post corneal graft and keratoconic patients and performed regular coloured overlay assessment.
Access: This practice is all on one level with step free access from street.
Parking: On street parking outside practice or choice of Sainsbury's, Pleydell Gardens and Leas Cliff carparks.
Mike Thomason Graduated with an honours degree in Optometry from City University, London in 1989.
He undertook his pre-registration training with Cargills in Folkestone, his home town where he lives with his wife & family.
He became a partner in the firm in 1995.
He has experience in private practice as well as Hospital contact lens and low vision clinics.
Parking: On street parking outside practice or choice of Sainsbury's, Pleydell Gardens and Leas Cliff carparks.
Mike Thomason Graduated with an honours degree in Optometry from City University, London in 1989.
He undertook his pre-registration training with Cargills in Folkestone, his home town where he lives with his wife & family.
He became a partner in the firm in 1995.
He has experience in private practice as well as Hospital contact lens and low vision clinics.
We would like to introduce you to our Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Optical Assistants and Receptionists.
As well as working closely with our Optometrists, they can offer advice on general visual issues.
They enjoy advising clients of suitable frame and lens choices for their spectacle prescriptions, considering individual facial features and fashion preferences and while always respectful of individual budgets.
Mike Thomason Graduated with an honours degree in Optometry from City University, London in 1989.
As well as working closely with our Optometrists, they can offer advice on general visual issues.
They enjoy advising clients of suitable frame and lens choices for their spectacle prescriptions, considering individual facial features and fashion preferences and while always respectful of individual budgets.
Mike Thomason Graduated with an honours degree in Optometry from City University, London in 1989.
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