Founded in 1958 by Osmond I. Drake, grandfather of current owner and lead optometrist Marc Drake, we’re a third-generation family business located in the heart of Penarth. Much has changed since we first opened our doors more than 60 years ago. Today, the practice is equipped with the most up to date diagnostic and medical equipment enabling new treatments and better vision. But, whilst the technology we use has changed beyond all recognition, our core values remain the same. Ossie established the business to offer outstanding eye care to a community he was part of and cared about, and his founding principles still guide our work today. That means taking the time to get to know you and your family personally, understanding your needs, and being mindful of your budget to offer a professional, friendly service with genuine warmth and care.
Acccessibility
Our practice is fully wheelchair accessible.
All of our staff are proud to have undertaken Dementia Friend training.
We have Autism Friendly Appointments available on request.
Osmond Drake Opticians is dedicated to providing the best eye care possible to every patient. Please let us know when booking if you have any extra requirements and we will do our best to meet them.
BSc MCOptom PDipTp (IP) Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert Med Ret
Lead Optometrist
Marc has been providing eyecare topatients in Penarth since 1994, and spends most of his time at the practice.Since March 2020, his duties have included supporting Eye Casualty as an Independent Prescriber, seeing emergency appointments at Osmond Drake to ease the pressure on the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to the present day. The scheme has proved highly successful and there are plans to roll it out across Wales.
Marc has extensive experience fitting specialist contact lenses, including semi-scleral and scleral lenses, myopia management lenses, and lenses for keratoconic patients.
Marc is also employed as a Specialist Optometrist at The University Hospital of Wales, furthering his knowledge of managing eye disease.
Practice Manager and Qualified Dispensing Optician
Alison has been providing eye care to our patients since 1996.Full of great advice, Ali will take the time to help you find the right frames and lenses based on your prescription and lifestyle. A great listener with an instinctive eye for style, you’re sure to end up with a pair of specs you’ll love to wear.
Once you’ve chosen your new pair of spectacles, Ali will ensure they fit comfortably and provide the best vision possible.
Our Optical Advisors combine excellent customer care with clinical and technical knowledge to provide you with the best service possible.Experienced and friendly, they’ll book appointments and answer any queries. In addition to providing first class customer service, they carry out OCT scans and Visual Fields, and if you’re new contact lens wearer they’ll teach you how to handle and care for them.
BSc (Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert LV Prof Cert Med Ret Dip Tp (IP)
Optometrist
Hannah provides eye examinations, contact lens fittings, contact lens aftercares, and emergency eye care appointments at the practice.
Hannah is a qualified Low Vision Practitioner, which involves advising people with visual impairment on how to make the most of their remaining sight, through a combination of practical advice and optical aids. She has Medical Retina and Glaucoma qualifications which aid with the detection of eye problems in daily practice.
Hannah is also an Independent Prescriber, allowing her to see some patients in practice rather than them having to go to the hospital.
Recycling
We are dedicated to becoming a greener practice.
We have a recycling box for contact lenses and their blister packs as these cannot go in normal home recycling.
Drop in at any time to recycle your lenses and packaging!
