Cantor Barnard
Health And Wellbeing, Opticians · Brackley
About Cantor Barnard
Cantor Barnard is a specialist contact lens manufacturer based in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Founded by David Cantor in 1964, the company has grown to become one of the largest privately owned European custom contact lens manufacturers, with products prescribed by eye care professionals in over 60 countries worldwide. The company is MDR certified and combines decades of expertise with advanced manufacturing to produce a comprehensive range of bespoke contact lenses. Their product range includes soft lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses and scleral lenses, covering everything from routine prescriptions for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia through to highly complex clinical cases such as keratoconus. They are the exclusive UK manufacturer of the lathe cut Zero 6 range and the only UK supplier of ChromaGen lenses, which are used for colour deficiency and academic skills disorders. The company also produces specialised hand painted high water content lenses designed for use in TV and film, as well as prosthetic and cosmetic lenses for masking cosmetic defects of the eye. Originally formed as Cantor and Silver in 1973, the business relocated to Brackley in 1975 and acquired several companies over the decades, including Nissel Limited in 2000. The company was renamed Cantor Barnard Ltd in 2024 and remains family led, with Garth Barnard as Managing Director.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cantor Barnard sell contact lenses directly to the public?
No. Cantor Barnard manufactures custom contact lenses for the optical profession. Their products are prescribed by eye care professionals rather than sold directly to consumers.
What types of contact lenses does Cantor Barnard manufacture?
They produce an extensive range of custom contact lenses including soft lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses and scleral lenses. These cover routine prescriptions for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, as well as complex clinical cases such as keratoconus. They also manufacture prosthetic, cosmetic and specialised lenses for TV and film use.
What is ChromaGen and does Cantor Barnard supply it?
Cantor Barnard is the only UK supplier of ChromaGen, a lens product that can help with colour deficiency and symptoms that co occur with academic skills disorders. Full information is available on their website in a dyslexia friendly format.
How long has Cantor Barnard been manufacturing contact lenses?
The company was founded by David Cantor in 1964 and has been operating for over 60 years. A limited company was formed in 1975 and relocated to Brackley, Northamptonshire, where it remains today.
Where is Cantor Barnard located?
Cantor Barnard is based at Market Place in Brackley, Northamptonshire, on the borders of Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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