Opticians in Exeter & Ottery St Mary

Independent eyecare you can trust

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Over 30 Years Of Eyecare Experience

Eyewear Brands

At Pullen & Symes Opticians you will always see a qualified Dispensing Optician to have your glasses and lenses measured and fitted. Our range of adults and children's frames have been carefully selected to ensure you enjoy a wide choice of styles to suit all tastes, budgets and visual requirements.

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Frames

We have carefully selected a beautiful range of affordable and designer eyewear for men, women and children. All our frames are fitted by our qualified Dispensing Optician so you can be sure of comfort, quality and visual precision.

40+

Patients Seen Daily

We place our patients at the heart of everything we do and we strive for clinical and service excellence every time. We love to receive feedback that helps us deliver exceptional eyecare as standard.

A word from our patients

Katie Gething

I have been going to Pullen & Symes Opticians since I was 8 years old and I’m now 55. They have been absolutely brilliant with me over the years and nothing is ever too much trouble. I will never change as I trust them to look after my eyes, you only get one pair!

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Over 30 years of eyecare experience

We place our patients at the heart of everything we do and we strive for clinical and service excellence every time. We love to receive feedback that helps us deliver exceptional eyecare as standard.

Book Your Appointment

Schedule your appointment with our experienced team.

Take the first step towards clearer vision and healthier eyes. Whether you need a routine eye examination, contact lens fitting or specialist eye care, our experienced team is here to help. Book your appointment today at a time that suits you.

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Examine Your Vision

Comprehensive eye examinations to protect your vision and eye health.

Our comprehensive eye examinations assess your vision, prescription and overall eye health using advanced diagnostic technology. Whether it's a routine check-up or you have concerns about your eyesight, our experienced optometrists provide personalised care to help keep your vision clear and your eyes healthy.

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Choose Your Frames

Find frames that complement your style, fit comfortably and suit your lifestyle.

Explore our carefully selected collection of designer and everyday frames to suit every style, face shape and budget. Our experienced team will help you find eyewear that looks great, fits comfortably and provides the best vision for your lifestyle.

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Ortho K Lenses

Overnight lenses designed to support clearer vision during the day.

Orthokeratology (which we call ‘Eyedream’) is a therapy where corrective contact lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea. It is used primarily to correct shortsightedness and is being used increasingly to combat the progression of childhood myopia.

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Ortho-K Lenses For Clearer Daytime Vision

Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight to gently correct your vision while you sleep, helping you enjoy clear sight during the day without glasses or contact lenses.

They can also support myopia management for children and young people.

Every Ortho-K journey begins with a detailed assessment to determine whether the treatment is right for your eyes and lifestyle. Our experienced team will provide ongoing care and support throughout your Ortho-K journey.

No daytime lenses or glasses

Clearer daytime vision

Can support myopia management

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Quality Eyewear At Pullen & Symes

Discover a carefully curated collection of affordable and designer eyewear for men, women and children.

Our qualified Dispensing Optician ensures every frame is expertly fitted for exceptional comfort, quality and visual precision.

Explore collections from Lindberg, Tom Ford, Maui Jim, Prodesign Denmark, Face à Face and Eyewear by David Beckham.

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Our Services

Comprehensive eye care tailored to your vision, eye health and lifestyle.

Eye Examinations

Pullen & Symes Opticians offers comprehensive eye examinations focused on both vision and overall eye health, using advanced technology such as OCT scanning and digital retinal photography to help detect conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration at an early stage.

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OCT Scanning

OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) scanning uses light waves to create detailed 3D images of the retina and optic nerve, allowing optometrists to detect even the smallest changes in eye structure before symptoms appear.

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Contact Lenses

We offer a wide range of contact lenses to suit your lifestyle, prescription and eye health, including daily, monthly, multifocal, toric and specialist lenses. Our experienced optometrists provide expert fittings, aftercare and ongoing support to ensure lasting comfort, clear vision and healthy eyes.

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Colorimetry

Colorimetry can help reduce visual stress, including headaches, eye strain, and reading difficulties. Using advanced colorimeter technology, we identify the precise tint to improve reading comfort and visual clarity with bespoke coloured lenses tailored to your needs.

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Ortho K Lenses

Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear vision during the day without glasses or contact lenses. Ideal for managing myopia and active lifestyles, each lens is carefully fitted using advanced corneal mapping for safe and effective results.

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Dry Eye Clinic

Dry eye occurs when tears evaporate too quickly or tear production is reduced, causing irritation and discomfort. Our specialist Dry Eye Clinic offers detailed assessments and personalised treatments to help manage dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, and other eyelid conditions.

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Finding us &
Accessibility

Going to the Opticians is something most people do once every year or two. We aim to make this an enjoyable, relaxed experience where you can place your full trust in the hands of skilled professionals.

Exeter

Address

36 Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AE

enquiries@pullensymes.co.uk

Phone number

01392 257 529

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Ottery Saint Mary

Address

18 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AD

enquiries@pullensymes.co.uk

Phone number

01404 814 219

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 5pm
Saturday: Open one Saturday every month 8:45am - 5:00pm
‍Sunday: Closed