Last updated 5th January 2021.
Book your appointment - we're open during lockdown
Please book an appointment before visiting this practice. CLICK HERE to book.
During lockdown, we're open by appointment only. Looking after your vision and hearing to keep you connected has never been more important, and current restrictions don't mean you have to wait. As an essential healthcare service, we are here for you, always putting your safety first with a professional, friendly approach. Book an appointment online or call our Dedicated Patient Support Team on 0800 40 20 20.
Leightons & Tempany has been based on Poole high street for over 40 years, teaming up with Tempany's in 2015. The store is conveniently positioned in the pedestrianised area of the town, and is just a five minute walk from the historic quay.
How we're keeping you safe
At Leightons we want to reassure you that when you visit us in practice, your safety is our number one priority. We want you to be confident in the actions we have taken to provide you a safe and sanitised experience.
For information on the measures we've put in place click here. If you have any queries or just want some guidance ahead of your appointment, call the team on 0800 40 20 20 or email [email protected].

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Leightons Poole: Rated as a Top Local Opticians
Jan 7, 2020 - Leightons News
Leightons & Tempany have recently been listed as one of the top three opticians in Poole, highly commended for their consistent high-quality service, reputation and general excellence. With over 15 opticians located in Poole, we are extremely proud to be noticed as a leading optical and hearing care specialist for our loyal customers in the area.
Leightons Poole donates a life-changing chicken
Dec 19, 2019 - Leightons News
Leightons & Tempany Poole have been working hard to collect used contact lenses and blister packs through TerraCycle. These old lenses are recycled, and in exchange, a life-changing chicken is sent to a family in need.
Less than a month until the team walks 100!
Aug 19, 2019 - Leightons News
As part of the Leightons Foundation’s fundraising efforts in 2019, team members from across the Leightons group have committed to walking 100km along the Thames Path.
Brands in our Branch
- Airlock
- Calvin Klein
- Cameo
- Charles Stone
- Episode
- Etnia Barcelona
- Eyestuff
- Flexon
- Gotti
- Hero
- Jaeger
- Lazer
- Lazer Junior
- Longchamp
- Maui Jim
- MODO
- Oakley
- Ocean Blue
- OK
- Orgreen
- Polaroid Kids
- ProDesign: Denmark
- Puccini
- Ray-Ban
- Ray-Ban Junior
- Reykjavik
- Silhouette
- Sophia Loren
- Stepper
- Ted Baker
- Tom Ford
- Walter & Herbert
- William Morris
- Wolf Cubs
- X-Eyes
- Zeal Optics
- Oticon Hearing Aids
- Phonak Hearing Aids
- ReSound Hearing Aids
- Starkey Hearing Aids
- Unitron Hearing Aids
- Widex Hearing Aids