# Cooper & Barr Opticians

> Your Local Independent Opticians — Est. 1925

Cooper & Barr is an independent opticians with three practices across North East England and North Yorkshire. Established in 1925, they provide advanced eyecare, eyewear, contact lenses, hearing care, and specialist eye health clinics. They serve local communities in Sedgefield, Stokesley, and Thirsk.

## Services

- **Eye Examinations** — Comprehensive eye health assessments including vision checks and screenings for conditions such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- **Advanced Technology (OCT)** — Ocular Coherence Tomography scans for detailed 3D imaging of the inner eye, enabling early detection of conditions.
- **Eyewear (Frames, Lenses & Sunglasses)** — Wide range of independently sourced frames and lenses with personalised styling advice.
- **Contact Lenses** — Fitting and supply for occasional or full-time wear.
- **Children's Vision** — Eye tests tailored for children, delivered in a fun and age-appropriate way.
- **Hearing Care** — Free hearing tests, ear wax removal, and hearing aids (in partnership with Amplify Hearing / Beltone). Includes lifetime aftercare.
- **Eyelife Eyecare & Eyewear Plan** — Monthly payment plan covering eye care and eyewear.
- **Specialist Clinics:**
  - Minor Eye Conditions Service (NHS-funded for local GP-registered patients)
  - Low Vision assessments and aid loans (North Yorkshire)
  - Dry Eye diagnosis and treatment plans
  - AMD (age-related macular degeneration) monitoring via OCT
  - Noctura Mask for diabetic retinopathy
- **Emergency Eye Appointments** — Same-day emergency appointments available; referral provided if needed.

## Key Benefits / Differentiators

- Fully independent — free to source frames, lenses, and contact lenses from any supplier
- Established in 1925, nearly 100 years of community eye care
- Three convenient practice locations across the North East and North Yorkshire
- Advanced OCT scanning technology at every practice
- NHS Minor Eye Conditions Service available for registered local GP patients
- Hearing care on-site via Amplify Hearing partnership, including UK-exclusive Beltone hearing technology

## Locations

### Sedgefield
- **Address:** 4 Front Street, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3AT, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01740 582060
- **Email:** sedgefield@cooperandbarr.co.uk
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00, Sat 9:00–4:00, Sun & Bank Holidays closed
- **Parking:** Free parking available in Sedgefield

### Stokesley
- **Address:** 35 High Street, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 5AD, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01642 710832
- **Email:** stokesley@cooperandbarr.co.uk
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00, Sat 9:00–4:00
- **Parking:** 2 hours free parking with disc

### Thirsk
- **Address:** 21 Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1HD, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01845 202007
- **Email:** thirsk@cooperandbarr.co.uk
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00, alternate Saturdays 9:00–4:00
- **Parking:** Up to 2 hours free parking nearby

## Contact

- **Website:** https://www.cooperandbarr.co.uk/
- **Online Booking:** http://cooperandbarr.mysight.uk/
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/CooperandBarrOpticians/
- **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/CooperBarrOpt
- **Company Name:** Cooper & Barr Ltd
- **Company Number:** 02951100

## Practical Info

- **Target audience:** Local patients in Sedgefield, Stokesley, Thirsk and surrounding North East / North Yorkshire areas seeking eye tests, glasses, contact lenses, hearing care, and specialist eye health services
- NHS Minor Eye Conditions Service available for patients registered with a local GP (red/sore eyes, floaters, sudden vision changes)
- Low Vision clinic available in North Yorkshire (usually via referral)
- Same-day emergency eye appointments offered — call any practice directly
- All practices have free or disc-based parking nearby
- Appointments can be booked online or by phone