Eye care with elegance
Experience designer glasses and exceptional clinical expertise under one roof at Whiffens Opticians
For over four decades, Whiffens Opticians has quietly rooted itself in the heart of Dorset — a truly local practice committed to combining first-class eye health with elegant designer eyewear. Since 1984, they’ve served generations of patients, striving to ensure that everyone leaves seeing better and feeling great.
At Whiffens Opticians, you’re not just another face in the book-in — you’re part of the community. Their professional, experienced team offers comprehensive eye-tests that go beyond simple vision checks. With advanced tests including OCT screening, they routinely monitor for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts or macular degeneration, because excellent vision is about more than just clarity; it’s about lifelong eye health.
When it’s time for spectacles, Whiffens delivers with style. Their extensive selection of designer frames — from names like Prada, Versace, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and Ray-Ban — lets you choose glasses that express your personality. Prefer something unique? If a style isn’t already in stock, they’ll happily order it in.
And with lenses available for single vision, bifocal or varifocal prescriptions, plus tinted, reactive or sunglass options, they ensure your eyewear suits both your sight and your lifestyle.

Whiffens doesn’t just fit glasses and send you off — they offer a full service. Once your new glasses arrive, their team takes care of precise fitting, providing a protective case and cloth, and offering adjustments or cleaning whenever necessary. It’s this dedication to aftercare that transforms a pair of glasses from an everyday necessity into a reliable, comfortable companion for daily life.
In an age of impersonal high-street chains and mass-produced eyewear, Whiffens Opticians stands apart as a beacon of local service, professionalism and style. When you walk through their door, you receive more than an eye test — you get care, expertise and glasses that make you look and feel your best.
CONTACT
T. 01202 771144
A. Whiffens Opticians, 2 Bournemouth Road, Ashley Cross, BH14 0ES
www.whiffensopticians.co.uk