About Us

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 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 - Ventnor

Wed - Ventnor

Thurs - Lake

Fri - Lake

Sat - Ventnor/Lake on alternate weekends

Alan Rutherford

Andrew Rutherford

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

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 - Newport

Wed - Freshwater

Thurs - Off

Fri - Lake

Sat - Newport

Michael Hartigan

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 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

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

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 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