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About Rutherford Eyecare - Independent Optometry Practice

History

Established in 1960 by David Rutherford and his wife Christine.


 Rutherford Eyecare is an  independent optometry practice with a long history of providing exceptional eye care. 


With four branches strategically located across the Isle of Wight in Newport, Lake, Ventnor, and Freshwater.


Rutherford Eyecare is dedicated to offering personalized eye care services and high-quality eyewear to the local community. 


The practice combines traditional values of care and attention with modern technology to ensure the best possible vision health for every patient.

Services

At Rutherford Eyecare, we provide comprehensive eye examinations with a personal approach, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs. 


Our services include thorough eye tests, visual field assessments, and a wide selection of spectacles to suit every style and budget. 


We also offer expert contact lens services, including fitting and aftercare, to provide optimal comfort and vision.  


Our dedicated team of experienced optometrists takes pride in offering a personal and attentive service, taking the time to understand each patient’s individual requirements.


Whether you’re seeking routine eye care or specialist advice, we are committed to providing an extensive range of services designed to support your vision health at every stage of life.

Rutherford Eyecare Team

Andrew Rutherford

Andrew Rutherford

Andrew Rutherford

Man wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a colorful tie with a penguin design.

Andrew studied at Aston University in Birmingham. He then worked with his father David when they had the two practices in Newport and Ventnor.

Andrew works in all four branches now.


Andrew is available at:

Mon - Lake

Tue - Lake

Wed - Off

Thurs - Ventnor 

Fri - Ventnor

Sat - Ventnor/Lake on alternate weekends

Alan Rutherford

Andrew Rutherford

Andrew Rutherford

Portrait of a bald man in a light shirt and dark tie against a white background.

After completing an Engineering degree, Alan worked in the lab surfacing spectacle lenses and glazing them into frames.

He started working in the practices around 1998 and, after completing the college course, qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 2001.

Alan’s many years of working in the lab have given him an extensive knowledge of lenses and their workings.


Alan is available at Newport throughout the week.

Lee Pollard

Smiling man wearing a checkered shirt and black tie against a plain background.

Lee studied at City University in London and qualified in 2001 after doing his pre-registration year partly in Portsmouth, and finishing off at Rutherford’s.  He has worked at Rutherford’s ever since and became a partner in 2004.


Lee is available at:

Mon - Newport

Tue - Freshwater

Wed - Ventnor (Morning)

Thurs - Off

Fri - Lake

Sat - Newport

Michael Hartigan

Middle-aged man in a checkered shirt and blue tie looking at the camera.

Michael started his career in optics as a dispensing optician, studying in Cambridge and completing further studies in London. 


He went on to attend Cardiff University for his optometry degree and more recently completed his professional certificate in glaucoma through Moorfields in London.


 Michael now works part time in the Freshwater practice.

Locations

Newport

Newport

Newport

Traditional eyecare shopfront with wooden frames and brick base.

Newport  67 High Street Newport PO30 1BA


Tel: 01983 524629


Business Hours:

Mon - 9.00am till 5:30pm

Tue - 9.00am till 5.30pm

Wed - 9.00am till 5.30pm

Thurs - 9.00am till 5.30pm

Fri - 9.00am till 5.30pm

Sat - 9am till 1pm

Lake

Newport

Newport

Front view of Rutherford Eye Care optometrists with glass facade and open sign.

Lake  19 Sandown Road, Sandown PO36 9JL


Tel: 01983 407740


Business Hours:

Mon -  9.00am - 5.30pm

Tue - 9.00am - 5:30pm

Wed - Closed

Thurs - 9.00am - 5:30pm

Fri - 9.00am -  5.30pm

Sat - 9.00am till 1.00pm 

Ventnor

Freshwater

Freshwater

Front view of Rutherford Eye Care optometrist with contact lenses and sale signs.

Ventnor  36 High Street Ventnor  PO38 1RZ


Tel: 01983 852996


Business Hours: 

Mon - Closed

Tue - Closed

Wed -  9.00am  - 5:30pm

Thurs - 9.00am - 5.30pm

Fri - 9.00am - 5:30pm

Sat - 9am till 1pm

Freshwater

Freshwater

Freshwater

Valentine's Day decorated window of Rutherford Eye Care.

Freshwater  3 Moa Place, Freshwater  PO40 9DS


Tel: 01983 753532


Business Hours:

Mon - Closed 

Tue - 9.00am - 5.30pm (with testing)

Wed - 9.00am - 5.30pm (with testing)

Thurs - 9.00am - 5.30pm (with testing)

Fri -  9.00am - 5.30pm (with testing)

Sat - Closed 

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