Costspex Opticians

14/11/2025

We have a few sight tests available for tomorrow. Give us a call on 0191 3863517 to book an appointment.

We also have availability for next week from Wednesday onwards.

13/11/2025

👀An eye-opening operation.

Four drivers have had their licences revoked following a specialist operation to check drivers’ eyesight.

Operation Dark Night was organised by Durham Roads & Armed Policing, with 2️⃣9️⃣1️⃣ drivers taking part to check they were fit to drive.

The majority of drivers passed the test of reading our registration plate from 20m with flying colours but four – a man aged 82 and three women aged 70, 72 and 82 – did not meet the standard.
All four had their driving licences revoked at the roadside under Cassie’s Law.

🗣Strategic Roads Policing Inspector, Andrew Howarth, said: “It is your responsibility as a driver to make sure you are fit to drive and whilst we do not believe these drivers intended to drive knowing they were unfit; there is no excuse for being unfit to drive as we know this is a key factor in serious injuries and even fatal collisions.

“We will continue to check eyesight all year round but as we enter the period of darker nights we would encourage drivers to make sure their eyesight is up to scratch and if they have any concerns, to reach out to their optician.

“We also want to thank the majority of drivers who have already done this and are doing their bit to help keep our roads safe.”

Found out more here: https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules

13/11/2025

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10/11/2025

10/11/2025

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06/11/2025

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04/11/2025

Two drivers have had their licences revoked during the first week of Operation Dark Night.

The operation has seen more than 8️⃣0️⃣ drivers’ eyesight checked across the force area so far with the majority passing the test of being able to read a number plate from 20 metres away.

However two drivers, a 70-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man could not pass the standard and had their licences revoked under Cassie’s Law.

We don’t believe either of the drivers got behind the wheel knowing they were not fit to drive but we want to stress how dangerous it can be when eyesight levels aren’t up to scratch and we will never stop trying to make our roads safer.

As the dark nights draw in, now is the perfect opportunity to check you’re fit to drive and if you have any concerns, reach out to your optician.

It is your responsibility as a driver to make sure your eyes are fit for the road every time you get behind the wheel.

Found out more here: https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules

01/11/2025

We have a few sight tests available for today. Give us a call on 0191 3863517 to book an appointment.

We also have availability for next week from Wednesday onwards.

21/10/2025

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13/10/2025

We have a few appointments available for tomorrow tuesday 14th October. Give us a call on 01913863517 to make an appointment.