Where should I park when visiting the practice by car?

Pay-and-display parking spaces are available outside the practice and are limited to 1 or 2 hours. Free, on-street parking is available on the residential roads that surround the practice. It is advised to allow extra time in order to find a suitable place to park.

How far is the practice on foot from Redland train station?

The Gloucester Road practice is a 10-minute walk from Redland train station.

How far is the practice on foot from Ashley Down train station?

The Gloucester Road practice is a 24-minute walk from Ashley Down train station.

What bus routes serve the practice, and where is the nearest bus stop?

The nearest bus stop is Sommerville Road, less than a minute’s walk to or from the practice. Bus routes that stop here include, the 75 and 76, which travel between Cribbs Causeway and Hengrove.

What are the opening hours of the Gloucester Road practice?

The Gloucester Road branch opening hours are 9 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Saturday. The branch is closed on Sunday.

Do I need to book an appointment for an eye test or can I walk in?

Yes, you will need to book an appointment for an eye test to ensure that one of our qualified optometrists is available to see you. We do provide emergency eye assessments on the day where required.

Do I need to book an appointment for a styling consultation or can I walk in?

It is advised to book a dedicated eyewear styling consultation to ensure one of our expert stylists is available to select frames that are suited to your face shape, eye colour and skin tones.

How long does an appointment take?

An advanced eye exam and a styling appointment each take approximately 40 minutes.

Are all services available at the Gloucester Road practice?

Yes, all the services we offer are available at our Gloucester Road practice. These include, Styled@LFO, Contact Lens Care, Dry Eye and Blepharitis, Advanced Eyecare, Myopia Management, Emergency and Urgent Care, Glaucoma, AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) and Reading Difficulties Clinic.

How extensive a range of frames is available at the Gloucester Road practice?

At the Gloucester Road practice we offer a vast range of frames including; Moscot, Theo, Tom Davies, Mykita, Pro Design, Lindberg, Orgreen and Dutz.

About Lynne Fernandes Optometrists Gloucester Road

Lynne Fernandes sits near many other independent boutiques and shops towards the southern end of the popular Bristol shopping street Gloucester Road, which forms a major artery through the northern half of Bristol.

Located within a vibrant and fashionable area of the city, not far from the University of Bristol, our Gloucester Road branch has a long history serving both locals and clients from further afield for all their optometry needs.

Our practice in North Bristol has recently been transformed, giving you an even more welcoming and modern space to enjoy. The renovation includes two new consulting rooms and a spacious imaging suite, equipped with the latest advancements in eye health technology. It also now includes a dedicated styling suite designed to help you explore our collection with confidence and comfort. This investment reflects our commitment to offering the very best in clinical eyecare and stylish eyewear. It allows us to create an environment that supports exceptional care, precise monitoring, and a truly personalised styling experience.

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   Simon Winter 
 10 days ago
 
 
  What an outstanding experience. Genuinely so impressed with all aspects of the service. I was most impressed when I came out of the eye examination and the frame specialist had already picked out 5 different frames that he thought would suit me. I didn’t even know they were going to do this and it was so so helpful, being terrible at picking frames myself this saved me a lot of time and I ended up with a pair of glasses and sun glasses that I really like. Best optician I’ve ever been to without doubt.
  
 
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   Becky Grainger 
 17 days ago
 
 
  I highly recommend LF whom i found extremely helpful, professional and very  reassuring. I was long overdue for an eye test and have never worn glasses before but was lucky to be offered a same day late cancellation. The communication from start to end was excellent as was advice re eye health/wellbeing. There was no pressure to decide on frames on the day but I did because they were so helpful and i chose from a wide selection! Thank you!
  
 
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   Maddie Dabill 
 29 days ago
 
 
  Great service from Toby, he couldn’t have been more helpful! Thanks again
  
 
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   stuart mellanby 
 41 days ago
 
 
  Dan and Daniel helped me through the process of getting new glasses. Very patient and full of advice.
  
 
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   Danni Thomas 
 46 days ago
 
 
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   Julien Bramary 
 51 days ago
 
 
  I've been a customer of Lynne Fernandes Optometrists for many years and can recommend them wholeheartedly. My prescriptions are always spot-on, and they helped me find much more comfortable contact lenses than I'd had before. Recently, when the temple tip on my (expensive!) Lindberg frames broke, they replaced it free of charge. Great service and genuine care for their customers.
  
 
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   r.e morse 
 58 days ago
 
 
  broke my very cheap sunglasses on stupidly sunny day popped in to see what could be done a dapper gentleman called dan fixed the arm no problem gratis tried to pay but no go genuinely top draw service from clearly a classy business diolch yn fawr from a glaucoma suffering welshman thanks
  
 
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   John Pickford 
 61 days ago
 
 
  Fabulous service with a comprehensive eye exam. The knowledgeable staff inspire great confidence.
  
 
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   Nick Rechter 
 66 days ago
 
 
  I've just had superb, expert , friendly, support from Toby at the GloucesterRd branch. He's always given me excellent advice about my glasses. A recent issue with some new glasses has been brilliantly resolved by him, he definitely went above and beyond to sort it out and I am delighted. Thanks again and thanks yo the whole team who are always friendly helpful and professional.
  
 
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   Jules Hancox 
 70 days ago
 
 
  Thank you for rescuing my glasses! I’d managed to deform the frames quite badly by sitting on them. Since they originally came from Lynne Fernandes Optometrists, I took them in — and Daniel fixed them on the spot while I waited. He couldn’t have been more helpful. Superb service.
  
 
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   Mohammad ali Niroumand moghaddam 
 77 days ago
 
 
  They are very kind ,friendly and professional. I am really satisfied 😌
  
 
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   Ashling Hill (Aisling) 
 79 days ago
 
 
  Wow, what an incredible service for a neurodivergent individual. I was so impressed by the team who were able to very smoothly accommodate my sensory needs as much as possible which meant i walked away still feeling regulated enough to carry on with my day. As well as a very thorough examination  And clear treatment, plan to help with my persistent dry eyes. Would highly recommend lynne fernandez opticians. Thank you!
  
 
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   Jean van den Elsen 
 87 days ago
 
 
  Very satisfied with the friendly and professional service. Had an eye test with the very experienced Dr Dan, and Manon was really helpful with deciding on a suitable frame and lenses.
  
 
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   Gregor King 
 88 days ago
 
 
  Kerry and Toby were awesome.   not only did they help me find the right reading glasses, they sorted my sunglasses after they were warped due to the recent hot weather. Great service,  highly recommend them
  
 
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   Draya Maria 
 92 days ago
 
 
  Lovely opticians and beautiful selection of glasses. Staff are very friendly and a special thank you to Tanya for adjusting my frames for me.

Why visit our Gloucester Road Optometry Practice?

Easily accessible and convenient for those in the North Bristol area, just over a mile from Broadmead and central Bristol via Stokes Croft, our well-established Gloucester Road practice offers the full range of high-quality services our customers have come to expect from Lynne Fernandes. 

Our dedicated in-house team of experienced optometrists and optical advisors are on hand to advise and support you in choosing your eye-care products and services. Whether you live or work nearby or are making a longer journey, we are happy to serve you. And when you visit, be sure to make time to wander along the street to take in the atmosphere, and perhaps even try out some of the fantastic independent shops and businesses in the area.

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In store services at our Gloucester Road Optometrists

Styled@LFO

Styled@LFO is your destination for expert eyewear styling. Our trained Optical Stylists consider your hair colour, eye colour, skin tone and face shape, alongside your personal style, lifestyle and budget, to help you choose the perfect frames. Browse our collection, from affordable essentials to bold, statement pieces.

Contact Lens Care

Our contact lens experts serve patients across Bristol and Wiltshire. We fit lenses from leading brands, including Alcon, CooperVision, Johnson & Johnson (Acuvue) and Menicon, as well as multifocal and toric lenses for astigmatism, cosmetic contact lenses and lenses for keratoconus.

Dry Eye & Blepharitis

Our expert optometrists offer a full range of dry eye and blepharitis treatments, from tear duct clearance and punctal plugs to intense pulsed light (IPL) and BlephEx. For more stubborn cases, we also offer Omnigen, a specialist amniotic membrane treatment that supports healing for severe dry eye and recurrent corneal erosions.

Advanced Eyecare

We help you see as clearly as possible and keep your eyes as healthy as possible, whatever your eye condition. Every Advanced Eye Examination includes a clear, personalised advice that goes beyond a standard eye test. Where ongoing monitoring would help, we'll recommend a tailored EyeSense plan to protect your long-term eye health.

Myopia Management

Our myopia management plans use specialist contact lenses, glasses and lifestyle changes to slow, or even halt, your child's short-sightedness. Options include MiSight, MiYOSMART and Stellest, as well as MiYOSMART IQ and orthokeratology (OrthoK).

Emergency & Urgent Care

We provide emergency eyecare, seen the same day within 24 hours for a £99 assessment fee, and urgent eyecare, seen within 3 days for £99. Both are free of charge for EyeSense members.

Glaucoma

We offer specialist glaucoma clinics, helping to detect changes early and, protecting your vision for longer.

AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration)

We assess and monitor Dry AMD, and help detect the onset of Wet AMD early, through our EyeSense management plans. Regular OCT scans and visual field tests help us spot changes before symptoms appear.

SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)

We offer specialist appointments to help identify potential visual problems. Our aim is to reduce the impact of conditions such as dyslexia and visual stress, which are often made worse by undiagnosed sight issues.