# Kerr Eyecare

> Independent opticians in Croydon serving the local community for over 70 years.

Kerr Eyecare is an independent optician practice based in Croydon, South London. They provide comprehensive eye examinations, specialist contact lens fitting, dry eye treatment, and designer eyewear. The practice is run by qualified optometrists with post-graduate specialisations and holds an enhanced NHS delivery contract.

**Registered company:** Richard Kerr Limited | Company Number: 00561970

## Services

- **Eye Examinations** — Thorough eye health checks using advanced equipment including OCT laser scanning for early detection of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes.
- **OCT Scan** — Optical coherence tomography imaging offered alongside routine eye exams for detailed retinal analysis.
- **Contact Lenses** — Specialist fitting service covering a wide range of lens types, including complex prescriptions.
- **Dry Eye Clinic & IPL Therapy** — Diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes including IPL (intense pulsed light), meibomian gland expression, and BlephEx.
- **Myopia Control** — Management options for children and adults including soft disposable lenses, orthokeratology, and spectacles.
- **Keratoconus Management** — Specialist support for keratoconus patients.
- **Emergency Eyecare** — Urgent eye care for common recent eye concerns.
- **Croydon Community Eyecare Service** — Free NHS-funded service for common acute eye conditions.
- **Eyecare Plan** — Subscription-style plan to spread the cost of eye care.
- **Designer Eyewear** — Curated range of frames and sunglasses from brands including Ray-Ban, Prada, and Tom Ford.

## Key Benefits / Differentiators

- Independent practice — free to prescribe and recommend in patients' best interests, not tied to a chain.
- Over 70 years of continuous service in Croydon.
- State-of-the-art consulting room with advanced OCT and diagnostic equipment.
- Enhanced NHS delivery contract for community eye care services.
- Specialist expertise in dry eye (IPL), myopia control, keratoconus, and complex prescriptions.
- Lead optometrist holds a First Class Honours BSc in Optometry with MCOptom accreditation and multiple post-graduate qualifications.

## Location

- **Kerr Eyecare**
- 37 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RE, United Kingdom
- Opposite West Croydon station
- Free parking on-site at Mead Place (access from London Road only; one-way system in effect)
- Accessible by train (London Bridge, Victoria, Sutton lines) and bus

## Contact

- **Phone:** 020 8688 5076 / 020 8681 2008
- **Email:** info@kerreyecare.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.kerreyecare.co.uk/
- **Book online:** https://kerreyecare.mysight.uk/choose-appointment-type
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/eyecare.kerr

## Practical Info

- **Opening hours:** Monday–Saturday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm · Sunday closed
- **Target audience:** Local patients in Croydon and surrounding South London areas needing eye tests, glasses, contact lenses, or specialist eye care.
- Both NHS and private eye care services are available.
- Free on-site parking behind the practice (Mead Place, off London Road). Note the one-way system — enter from London Road only to avoid council penalty charges on surrounding streets.
- Appointments can be booked online or by phone.
- The practice is a partner of Book An Eye Test (bookaneyetest.co.uk).