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Leo Eye Centre, independent opticians based in Skewen

SkewenIndependent opticians since 2003

Your eyes are incredible. Let’s keep them that way.

Thorough eye examinations, high quality frames and lenses and excellent customer service, whatever your style and budget. Right here between the Neath and Swansea border.

Eye test
About 30 min
Spectacles from
£39.95
Patients
All ages
The Leo Eye Centre shop front on New Road, Skewen
A young girl trying on blue glasses in the mirror
Close-up of a green eye
NHS Wales eye care, low vision and WECS services

Schemes and lens partners

  • Transitions Signature
  • Varilux Consultant
  • Eye Health Examination Wales
  • Low Vision Service Wales
  • Wales Eye Care Services
A wall of spectacle frames on display at Leo Eye Centre

£39.95

Standard spectacles start here, with designer frames for every budget.

An independent opticians

A service we would want to receive ourselves.

We are an independent opticians based in Skewen, between the Neath and Swansea border, 30 yards opposite Crescis Café.

We pride ourselves on thorough eye examinations, high quality frames and lenses and excellent customer service. The frames and lenses we offer have been tried and tested by our experienced staff, and whether you are an NHS or private patient, new or existing, we have a selection to suit your style and your pocket.

More about the practice

Independent, not a high street chain

Why choose an independent optician?

You do not need to travel into Neath or Swansea to the high street chains. In Skewen you get a local practice that takes its time with you.

  1. 01

    An experienced local team

    Friendly, experienced staff who have tried and tested the frames and lenses we offer, and who pride themselves on customer service.

  2. 02

    Unhurried, thorough exams

    A full eye examination normally takes about 30 minutes, with your results explained at the end and a reminder when it is time to come back.

  3. 03

    NHS Wales services on site

    WECS examinations for sudden eye problems, plus low vision assessments and free aids under the Welsh Low Vision Scheme.

  4. 04

    Frames for every budget

    Standard spectacles from £39.95, frames for qualifying NHS patients, through to designer frames and sunglasses.

NHS Wales eye care

Sudden eye problem? You can be seen here, free.

Our optician is qualified to take part in the Wales Eye Care Scheme. If you have an acute or sudden eye problem you can be seen under WECS by contacting us directly or by GP referral. It is covered by the NHS and Welsh Government funding, whatever your financial circumstances.

Call 01792 817149

Red eye

Painful eye

Sudden vision loss

Flashing lights in vision

Black spots in vision

Sticky eyes, and many more

Your eye examination

Thorough, unhurried, explained.

Regular eye tests are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. We recommend one at least every two years, or more often if your optician advises.

  1. 01

    Request your appointment

    Book by phone or send a request online and we will confirm it with you.

  2. 02

    A full and thorough test

    Prescription and eye health checks, with retinal photography, visual fields and eye pressure where needed. It normally takes about 30 minutes.

  3. 03

    Results and advice

    Your optician explains the results at the end and helps you choose frames and lenses to suit your prescription and lifestyle.

  4. 04

    Aftercare reminders

    As part of our aftercare we send you a reminder when it is advisable to have a re-examination.

Have you heard of Transitions?

Lenses that change colour in the sun.

Transitions lenses change colour in the sun. Ask us about them, and about varifocal, thin and light and anti-reflection lenses, when you choose your next pair.

Lens options

Your eyes are incredible. Make sure they stay that way.

Request an eye examination online and we will confirm your appointment by phone or email, or call the practice on 01792 817149.

Call us Book an exam