• Our primary lens supplier prides itself on eco-friendly manufacturing processes.
• We recycle used contact lenses.
• We supply reusable cotton drawstring bags.
• We stock eco-friendly glasses frames brands.
• We use free refillable bottles for glasses-cleaning fluid.
• We prefer digital to printed copy.
• We use QR codes instead of business cards.

And, we are always looking to improve.

New Initiative

At Whitby & Co. Opticians, we’re proud to launch a new sustainability initiative: a recycling scheme for demo lenses. One of the most frequent questions we’ve received is whether these acrylic lenses—used in frames for display purposes—can be recycled. Until now, the answer has always been “no.”

Through an exciting partnership with Eyespace, we can now ensure that these lenses are reused or recycled, rather than sent to landfill where they could take hundreds of years to break down. This initiative tackles one of the largest sources of waste in our industry, and we’re committed to doing our part to make optometry more sustainable.

Participating is easy. We collect all our demo lenses and send them directly to Eyespace’s head office, where they’ll be processed for recycling. This small chanege makes a big difference, and we’re excited to help lead the way in reducing environmental impact within the optical industry. At Whitby & Co., sustainability starts with us!

If an eye test reveals an early warning sign that you may have a potential future health issue, you can be consulting a doctor in minutes – without leaving the premises.

Our optical care and services now include:

• State of the art sight tests
• Contact lenses fittings
• Top-quality glasses
• Top-quality sunglasses
• Prescription sunglasses
• Emergency help for an ocular crisis
• On-site pharmacy
• Referrals
• Dry eye treatment
• Computer-fatigue lenses and advice
• Fast glazing service
• Fast repairs and adjustments
• Access to all Fleet St. Clinic services