Paul Rutter Opticians

The move to our current location in Duke Street Darlington came in 1967, from where our family firm has served our clients ever since. Ellis Leatherbarrow, grandson of George, joined the firm in 1981 and is now the principal, having succeeded his father, Ian, on his retirement in 1995. From its inception, the practice has had full workshop facilities, offering a comprehensive and speedy repair service. Workshop manager, Howard Bainbridge, is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers with over 60 years experience. Our practices all have fully-qualified optometrists who have varied and extensive expertise (see Biographies). We are a family business in all respects, our patient base encompasses toddlers to great-grandparents, with a number of people having been clients for over 50 years. Our company is based on the belief that our clients' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs.

At Vision Express we provide an Advanced Eye Test, that checks eyesight and eye health. We stock a wide range of designer and exclusive glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. All our eyewear comes with 100 day returns guarantee and lifetime servicing for complete peace of mind. Discover Nuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses in-store – innovative prescription eyewear with discreet hearing technology. A complete vision and hearing solution. Find us on Priestgate or book an appointment online.

At Vision Express we provide an Advanced Eye Test, that checks eyesight and eye health. We stock a wide range of designer and exclusive glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. All our eyewear comes with 100 day returns guarantee and lifetime servicing for complete peace of mind. Discover Nuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses in-store – innovative prescription eyewear with discreet hearing technology. A complete vision and hearing solution. Find us on 64 High Street or book an appointment online.