AP Optical LTD t/a Anstee & Proctor Opticians

Specialties

At AP optical, we have been looking after the eyes of the people in Daventry and the surrounding areas for over 75 years. We are independent so we take time to listen to your needs and tailor our recommendations to meet your needs at a budget you are comfortable with.

We have specialist practitioners in Dry eye syndrome, contact lenses and filters to aid dyslexia.

Along with our state of the art OCT 3D — equipment which takes a 3D view of the layers at the back of your eye not visible during a routine Eye exam, you can be sure that you are receiving the most comprehensive care that not every Optician can offer.

There is eyewear to suit all tastes and budgets with around 1000 Frames & Sunglasses in stock to choose from including Rayban, Oakley, Lindberg and Joules, and we will even give you a Free style consultation to ensure that not only do you see great, but that you feel great too !

History

Established in 1935.

Circa 1935 — Knight & Son Opticians– The practice was established by Montague Knight and his brother as a branch practice to their main site of Knight & Son in Northampton. It was originally located in 25 High Street, Daventry.

1939 – 1945 — While Monty was servicing in the Navy, the Daventry practice was run by his father Leslie Knight, conducting eye examinations on half a day a week.

1946 — Monty Knight returned to Daventry practice after the War.

Since then, the practice has had a handful of partners and name changes, the most recent being in 2013 when Vincent Proctor retired and Claire Anstee continued the business under the name Anstee & Proctor Opticians.

Despite the changes, all partners have always had the same Ethos, to provide outstanding optical care to local people.

Meet the Business Owner

Claire A.

Business Owner

I qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 1987 then as a Specialist contact lens practitioner in 1991. I have worked in many practices including large High street multiples, but I most enjoy working in independent practice, where you have time to spend with the client, fully understanding their needs and ensuring that the best solution is offered to them.

I became a partner at this practice in 2001 when it was known as WPS Optometrists, since then, we have grown establishing ourselves as the best independent Opticians in Daventry. Vincent retired at the end of 2012 and I am now the sole owner with a fantastic team of professionals and support staff.

I hope to continue to grow and develop the business over the next few years in a challenging environment, by keeping abreast of the latest fashions and developments in technology, so that we can continue to provide outstanding eyecare.