Our Practice Partner John welcomes you to Castle Cary. Located in the heart of the town centre, the practice has grown steadily over the last 20 years and has established a reputation for professionalism, friendliness and having a fantastic range of products.
Dispensing Opticians Amanda and Gemma are always pleased to give professional advice on all aspects of dispensing. They are particularly keen to have a full range of frames from designer, mid-range and budget. Receptionists Liz, Jenny and Lydia complete the team and are the enthusiastic first contact with our customers.
We are excited to offer hearing care services with The Hearing Care Partnership (THCP), as they share our passion for personal service and clinical excellence.
Here at Robert Frith’s Castle Cary, we have a wide range of dedicated eye care services. Alongside regular eye tests, whether you’re looking to book in for your glaucoma screening, monitoring your Ocular Hypertension, or need fast, local care for an urgent eye health problem, we aim to provide you with the best experience possible.

Partner John McLaughlin has been at the Castle Cary practice since 2003. The practice has grown steadily since and has established a reputation for professionalism, friendliness and having a fabulous range of frames, lenses and associated products.
John has a degree in Health Sciences which he gained from Coventry University, as well as a BSc Hons degree in Ophthalmic Optics from Aston University, Birmingham. He has also obtained the post graduate qualification Professional Certificate Glaucoma (Cardiff University)
Previously he worked as a Senior Glaucoma and Retina technician in an NHS hospital.
John does specialist visual field examinations for Yeovil Hospital and the DVLA.
OKFrom ringing to booking an eye test with Jacquiand Shelley , having my eye test with Ashley right through to having my new glasses discussed with Beckie and fabulously fitted by Beverley , I can not praise the staff at each step of this process enoug ...
5 stars aren't enough for BridportLisa, Claire and the Team have been looking after my eyes for years. Claire always finds the comfort point for me in a new lensprescription and recommends the best products available. Lisa can fit and suit the perfect frames every time. A Five Star p ...
A Poundbury ReviewRobert Frith Blandford have been caring for my eyes for many years now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The staff are friendly and helpful. They seem to be very knowledgeable and up to date which I appreciate as I have a difficult prescription and ...
Blandford PatientI had my most thorough eye examination and test ever yesterday. Giulia the Optometrist was so thorough and even pulled out a micro fibre hair that was in my left eye. I had this irritation in my eye since the summer and I tried everything. Giulia is ...
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