Friendly, professional eyecare since 1986.

When husband and wife Optometrists, Gary Orriss and Ruth Low first opened their practice in Winscombe, their aim was to serve the optical needs of local people, as well as provide a range of specialist services that would attract others from further afield. 25 Years on, they have both taken additional training and continue to offer independent and impartial advice on all your eyecare needs.

A full optometric service, including; full eye examinations; the latest retinal examination technology by Optomap® and Topcon OCT; comprehensive contact lens fitting service, including Orthokeratology; Vision Training service; Spectacle Dispensing using the very latest technology and now, prescribing eye medication, the team at Orriss & Low Optometrists are able to help you with all your optical needs.

Optometrists

Gary Orriss BScHons, MCOptom DipTp (AS) Dip Tp (SP) Dip Tp(IP)

Gary graduated from City University in 1981 and after a training year in Hertfordshire, worked in Abingdon and Luton before moving to the west country in 1983. In 1989 he started as the first Optometrist at Weston General Hospital, on Wednesday mornings. There he sees many young children and runs the Low Vision Aid service. He continues this clinic today and in 2008 took on two Glaucoma Shared Care clinics at Weston and Bristol Eye Hospital. In 2009 he became one of the first Optometrist Independent Prescribers in the UK. This now allows him to prescribe medications for eye complaints such as conjunctivitis, dry eye, iritis and glaucoma. Over the years he has developed his skill in contact lens fitting and fits many complicated and out of the ordinary cases.

 

Ruth Low BScHons, MCOptom

Ruth graduated from City University in 1981. She completed her training in Stevenage and Croydon including time at the Mayday Hospital. She then worked in Oxfordshire for several years. On moving back to her native west country she shared her time with several optomteric practices in the area and Bristol Eye Hospital Children's Clinics which included work at several Health Centres around Bristol. In 2003 she became accredited by the British Association of Behavioural Optometrists, and has worked with many children and adults who struggle with poor visual skills.

 

Julie Savage MOptom, MCOptom

Julie Savage joined the Practice in July 2011 and is in attendance on Mondays and Fridays. She studied Optometry in Manchester and was awarded a Master of Optometry in 2001. She is fully qualified and very experienced in high quality eyecare.

Charlotte Meredith BScHons

Charlotte Meredith joined the team in July 2011 as a Pre Registration Optometrist. She studied Optometry as her second degree at Cardiff University and currently works under the direction of our more experienced and qualified Optometrists.

Dispensing Optician