At Taylor Biddle Opticians, we pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer service & top-quality eye care & products, near you in Compton & Wombourne. YOUR INDEPENDENT OPTICIANS IN WOLVERHAMPTON At Taylor Biddle Opticians, we pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer service paired with top-quality eye care and products. The two practices are conveniently located in Compton and Wombourne, both with easy disability access and free parking. MORE ABOUT US WELCOME TO WOMBOURNE WELCOME TO COMPTON SPECIALIST EYE CARE SERVICES FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY Customer service has always been at the heart of what we all do. This ethos, combined with continually pushing the boundaries by investing in the latest technology to improve eye care, and offering fabulous frames and lenses, ensures that we will always offer the very best service available anywhere. OCT & OPTOMAP EYE SCAN HEARING CARE & AUDIOLOGY CONTACT LENS FITTING & ADVICE VISUAL STRESS & COLORIMETRY DISCOVER DESIGNER EYEWEAR We stock some of the top designer frames including Ray Ban, Gotti and Jimmy Choo to name but a few. In addition we stock a fabulous selection of frames starting from just £29.99. VIEW OUR BRANDS EYEWEAR STYLING READ OUR PATIENT TESTIMONIALS “Great service from the whole team across a couple of visits. Many thanks to Dev, Tracy, Dale and Donna for explaining the various eye tests and assessments, making helpful, honest suggestions regarding choice of glasses, taking time to discuss lenses options and generally providing an exceptional customer experience. It’s not easy choosing new specs and the team not only helped but we were laughing throughout too. Can’t wait to get my new glasses. Highly recommend this great team!” - Rachel Evans - READ MORE REVIEWS Follow us on Instagram #wix @taylorbiddleopticians Load more

Contact our Wombourne branch for your detailed eye exam with your trusted local independent Optician. TAYLOR BIDDLE WOMBOURNE 34, Windmill Bank, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 9JD 01902 895909 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Our Service is as Special as Your Eyes BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00 Sunday: Closed OUR PRACTICE We are located In Wombourne on the corner of Windmill Bank and Planks Lane where we are next door to SPAR. Our practice is accessible via bus routes 15 and 16. Patient parking is available in front of the building Our practice is wheelchair accessible WELCOME TO WOMBOURNE SEND US A MESSAGE Need a little help or just have a question? Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Why not check our FAQs page for popular patient queries. If you still can't find what you need, we will be happy to help. Full Name Phone Email Write a message SEND Thank you for your message, we'll get back to you as soon as we can OUR DEDICATED TEAM Eye care is a passion at Taylor Biddle. We take pride in our highly skilled, knowledgeable team who stay with us for many years. We're dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all our patients, with friendly service that is second-to none! MEET THE TEAM

The latest news from Taylor Biddle Opticians. READ OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS Our Optometrist Hasan Featured on ITV News! Taylor Biddle Are Making Bald Moves for Charity Fundraising How Does Visual Stress Affect Children? World Diabetes Day – The Importance of Maintaining Good Eye Health How can contact lenses for children help to preserve their vision? 1 2 FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS Follow us on Instagram #wix @taylorbiddleopticians Load more

Our eye examination involves a thorough investigation of not only your vision but also the coordination and ocular health of your eyes. EYE EXAMINATIONS Our eye examination, involves a thorough investigation of not only your vision, but also the co-ordination and ocular health of your eyes. We welcome any questions during the process and will fully explain any findings to you. We offer both private and NHS eye tests for the whole family. Why not upgrade to our extended Eye examination to benefit from our state-of-the-art equipment? EXTENDED EYE EXAMINATION For most patients, we recommend upgrading your test to our extended eye examination, for which there is an additional fee. The fee reflects the high quality of our resources, the extensive cutting edge OCT & Optomap technology used by our optometrists as well ass the extra time required for the comprehensive procedures involved. We are committed to the NHS, however the scope of the NHS test does not automatically include these further investigations, it only provides for a basic eye test. Consequently we do advise patients to agree to extend the scope of the NHS Sight Test to the higher standards provided by our extended eye examination. Quick links: OCT & OPTOMAP CHILDRENS EYECARE WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY.. "I had my first appointment at Taylor Biddle today and it was, by far , the best eye test I have had. All the staff were both professional and friendly and put me at ease on my first visit. As well as a regular eye test I had scans of my eyes done which reassured me that all was ok." - E. Somauroo - 02/2022 via Google

< Back Tom Green BSc (Hons) FBDO Tom has been at Taylor Biddle since 2018 and became a qualified Dispensing Optician in 2025. He enjoys working in our busy environment and is passionate about customer care. Tom likes music, such as The Stone Roses and Oasis as well as wartime history. Also he loves socialising with friends and is a massive West Brom fan. Dispensing Optician

< Back Hollie Bullock Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Hollie has worked at Taylor Biddle since 2013, progressing from receptionist to Optical Dispenser. Her favourite part of the job is helping our customers choosing new frames- there’s nothing better than finding ‘ the one’! She has a degree in Fine Art and loves make up and fashion. Branch Manager Optical Dispenser

< Back Joanna Peppiatt BSc (Hons) MCOptom Joanna has been qualified Optometrist since 2007 after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University. She enjoys all aspects of optometry and specialises in Eyedream Orthokeratology Contact lenses. She likes reading, running and spending time with family. Optometrist

< Back Tracey Taylor BSc (Hons) MCOptom Tracey graduated in Optometry from Aston University, then worked for independent opticians, and as a locum optician for a few years to gather experience. She met up with Mike Biddle whilst working in the old Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary- and they went into partnership starting Taylor Biddle Opticians in Compton in 1994, followed by the Wombourne practice in 1996. Mike retired from the partnership and Olha joined in 2014 and Hasan in 2021. Tracey was on the Local Optical Committee for over 15 years, becoming co-chair. She has always been keen to embrace new technology and TBO were the first in the Midlands to have retinal cameras, then 3D OCT scanner, and Optomap. She strongly believes that the patient is the centre of the business and this has become the ethos for the whole business. Tracey is a keen tennis player and horse rider, competing in eventing horse trials. She is married to Andrew, a vet, and they have two daughters. They enjoy walking holidays- in fact all sorts of holidays, and seeing friends. Optometrist Director

Visual Stress is a visual processing disorder due to sensitivity to light and a believed hyper-excitability of the visual brain. WHAT IS VISUAL STRESS? Visual Stress is a visual processing disorder due to sensitivity to light and a believed hyper- excitability of visual brain. Visual Stress is said to affect 20% of the population – 13 million people in UK. It is not the same as dyslexia but it affects about 40% of dyslexics. As humans we are adapted to view natural images. Imagine a picture of a lake and mountains, beach, garden – is that comfortable to look at? Now imagine a stripy black and white shirt or a zebra – is that comfortable? English text is made of striped patterns which are mainly written in black on white paper, to our brain look like stripes – not natural! WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VISUAL STRESS? Print blurs or goes out of focus Letters move, shimmer or shake Patterns like ‘rivers’ or ‘worms’ appearing when reading black on white text Glare from page or VDU Coloured halos around words Poor tracking, losing place when reading. Sore , watery eyes and headaches when reading VISUAL STRESS FULL ASSESSMENT Full eye examination – 1 hour, payable in advance. In-depth binocular vision investigation. Reading speed test Tracking Near focussing Pattern glare test Colorimetry assessment. VISUAL STRESS PROGRAMME FEES One hour full assessment £195 Follow-up appointments £95 VISUAL STRESS THERAPY PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Minimum period of 18 months. Direct debit £16 per month. Full assessment at a discounted rate of £80. Regular follow-up checks (3 to 6 months or as required). 25% off lenses (free lenses supplied if eligible for an NHS voucher). 50% off specialised tint. 50% off spare spectacles. Accidental damage cover (small excess may apply). 25% off non-NHS frames. REFERRAL VISUAL STRESS ASSESSMENT Includes Optomap imaging. 50% discount off all professional fees. 25% off all frames, lenses and tints. Please note – Assessments require 24 hours cancellation notice, or the advanced fee is forfeited. HOW CAN WE HELP? COLOURED FILTERS Filters can reduce discomfort by reducing contrast and filtering out a particular wavelength of light that causes the neurons to fire unnecessarily. But it has to be correct colour, saturation and brightness. A person may be sensitive to a particular wavelength of light and this can explain why a coloured tint can stabilize the visual brain. BINOCULAR VISION & READING Lot of symptoms of visual stress are the same as if the eyes have binocular vision insufficiency so do not work together properly. This could be due to eye muscles weakness so it’s VERY important to have full eye test and detailed binocular vision assessment. Unstable binocular vision can cause fixation to swap between eyes. This can be addressed with prescription lenses that stabilize the vision at near. Then we can proceed to Colorimetry assessment which goes through 6000 colour combinations to find the correct tint. Quick links: CHILDRENS EYECARE EYEWEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY.. "Can't recommend Taylor Biddle enough. Taras puts my daughter at ease during her visual stress tests. Staff are very welcoming and professional. Nothing is too much trouble." - J. Prosser - 02/2022 via Google

Taylor Biddle Opticians was founded in 1994 by Tracey Taylor and Mike Biddle at the Compton premises. Two years later the Wombourne practice was opened. YOUR INDEPENDENT OPTICIANS IN WOLVERHAMPTON Taylor Biddle Opticians was founded in 1994 by Tracey Taylor and Mike Biddle at the Compton premises. Two years later the Wombourne practice was opened. Mike left in 2010, and in 2014 Olha Lac joined Tracey as co-director, adding to Tracey’s wealth of experience in the optical world. Olha has worked for Taylor Biddle since 2005 and has gained extra qualifications in visual dyslexia which has helped many children achieve their potential. In April 2021 Hasan Akhtar joined Tracey and Olha as co-director after working at Taylor Biddle since 2018. Hasan specialises in Medical Retina and Glaucoma and encourages further education and training to ensure the practice is at the forefront of providing an excellent eyecare service. YOUR PATIENT JOURNEY We endeavour to offer a service as special as your eyes as we believe you deserve the very best. 1 Call us or click to book your appointment online. 2 Quick Q&A to assess your current eye health, history and individual needs. 3 Your eye health check with state-of-the-art technology. 4 If required, it's time for expert advice on eyewear styling or new contact lenses. 5 Collection, fitting & aftercare for maintaining clear vision. BOOK ONLINE OUR DEDICATED TEAM Taylor Biddle team members stay with us for many years, ensuring a strong, knowledgeable and cohesive team. Customer service is at the heart of what we all do. This ethos, combined with heavily investing in the latest technology to improve eye care, plus offering an extensive range of frames and lenses, ensures that we will always offer the very best clinical service. MEET THE TEAM WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER EXCEPTIONAL CARE “Taylor Biddle Opticians look after three generations in our family with equal care and expertise. Tracey is always available for caring support and we have easy access to appointments. Staff are welcoming and friendly at both practices.” - S.D Claverley - READ MORE REVIEWS WELCOME TO WOMBOURNE WELCOME TO COMPTON

< Back Olha Lac BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Olha graduated from Aston University in 2004 with a First Class Honours Degree in Optometry and over the next 10 years worked for Taylor Biddle before joining Tracey as a Director in 2014. Her vision for the business is firmly focused on embracing the latest cutting edge technology and providing the very best quality of eyecare and eyewear to the local community. Olha’s youngest son has learning difficulties so since qualifying her specialist interest is in binocular vision anomalies, Visual Stress and the way it can affect visual processing whilst reading. Over the past 10 years she has developed a combined method of using a battery of Schoolvision tests, Colorimetry and more traditional methods to detect and treat deficiencies that affect visual processing and improve reading and learning for schoolchildren and adults. As an award winning practitioner, she has helped hundreds of children and adults to find solution to their problems and finds it immensely rewarding to see the amazing difference the treatment can make on children’s education and especially their confidence. In her free time Olha loves cooking, yoga and beach holidays. Optometrist Director

Good vision is essential in childhood development and regular eye examinations are the key to good vision. CHILDRENS EYECARE Good vision is essential in childhood development and regular eye examinations are the key to good vision. Research has shown that one in five school children have an undetected eye problem. As 80% of a child’s learning occurs visually, many children cannot see well enough to reach their full potential or enjoy everyday childhood activities as much as they could. A child may not realise if their vision is not clear – they assume the way they see is normal. Therefore regular eye examinations are advised for all children under the age of 16 at least once a year. FIND ANY CONCERNS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Children should have their first eye examination by the age of four, sooner if any problems are suspected. The earlier a problem is detected, the more effectively it can be treated. It doesn’t matter if your child is too young to talk or read a letter chart, as we use a range of techniques and modern equipment to detect visual problems at any age. Such equipment used is a computerised test chart which allows us to use pictures, numbers, shapes as well as letters to check the child’s vision. We provide free NHS eye tests for all children under 16 and those under 19 and in full time education. If a child is found to need spectacles, a contribution is provided by the NHS. Typical warning signs to look out for: One eye turns in, out, up or down Complains of frequent headaches Frequently rubs eyes or blinks a lot Screws up eyes when reading or watching television Avoids reading, writing or drawing Has difficulty catching a ball Fails to make expected progress at school Develops behavioural or concentration problems at school WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS SPECTACLES? We stock a wide range of spectacles specially designed for children’s faces. Many have soft nose pads for extra comfort and sprung hinges to withstand extra wear and tear. Your child might prefer contact lenses. We have a great range of comfortable and easy-to-use contact lenses and our expert team can advise which option is best. Quick links: VISUAL STRESS EYEWEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY.. “Taylor Biddle Opticians look after three generations in our family with equal care and expertise. Tracey is always available for caring support and we have easy access to appointments. Staff are welcoming and friendly at both practices.” - S.D Claverley -