My sincere thanks to both Jonathan and Cora, I was in need of an emergency pair of glasses and was…read moreprovided for with very short notice. Excellent customer service.

From the owner: Elaine O'Sullivan F.A.O.I. Optometrist Owned and run by Elaine O'Sullivan F.A.O.I. Optometrist,…read moreOptique Opticians opened its doors on the first of October 2007. This state of the art Opticians is a visually striking shop that awakens the senses in more ways than one. One is greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, funky orange leather chairs, stunning eyewear in steel and frosted glass surroundings. Optique boasts the most advanced and latest eye care technology. We are able to photograph the interior of your eyes (specifically the retina) with our high resolution digital camera. This is a significant advancement in the early detection of eye disorders and diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes. Our high tech laboratory centred on the practice floor delivers glasses in less than one hour*. Optique has a specially designed childrens area complete with DVD and play area and with an impressive range of fun and funky kids and teens glasses. Value for money is something the Optique takes seriously and with a special offer of two pairs of childrens glasses from €99, both child and parent are happy. Optique stocks an amazing array of designer glasses and sunglasses such as Prada, Gucci, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Bvlgari, Oliver Peoples, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Tag Heuer & Timberland to mention but a few as well as the leading sports sunglasses such as Rayban, Maui Jim, Adidas, Bollé, Serengeti Drivers and Oakley...

Had my eye test here for the last few years excellent service fabulous Frames also brilliant after…read moreservice

From the owner: O'Farrell Opticians has been open since October 2009 with the aim of providing thorough,…read moreprofessional eye exams in a relaxed, friendly environment. We also pride ourselves in always trying to provide and maintain excellent service to both patients and non-patients alike. The owner Sean O'Farrell is a native of Portlaoise and is currently living in the town. He attended St. Paul's primary school and Patrician College, Ballyfin. He graduated from D.I.T, Kevin St in 1998 and so brings 20 years of experience with him. Part of the philosophy at O'Farrell's is individual, personal patient care. Each person who books an appointment is guaranteed at least half an hour with the optician. In this time the eye exam can be done and advice on lens type and/or frame selection can be given. As Sean is the sole owner of the practice, anyone returning will be seen by him each time, thereby guaranteeing continuity of care. O'Farrell Opticians happily accepts medical cards.

Professional and so helpful upstairs also to aid you in choosing the glasses that best suit you…read more They give you time and make you feel like you are important to them. Michael Fine so gentle when dealing with children also . No hesitation in recommending for service and professionalism.

This is more commonly known as Fines Opticians. The first time I came in here to get tested for…read morenew glasses a few years ago, the receptionist(s) at reception was not very friendly. I've been in there a few more times, including today, not to get tested but to ask about other services or to try and get my glasses fixed and it's less friendly every time. Now, I don't like the current aspect of the service industry where everyone creepily acts like you're their friend (first names on your cup at Starbucks and so on), but these people are the opposite extreme and are just snooty and unhelpful and act like you're bothering them. I know being a receptionist is not the most exciting job in the world, no offence to receptionists everywhere, but you don't have to let everyone know you hate your job. Or if not everyone then certain people who you choose to act snooty towards. The optician himself, however, who seems to work alone, with no other optician there, was grand that one time I had my eyes tested. His professionalism and willingness to take his time with customers, unlike other places where you're waiting forever to be rushed in and out like you're part of a conveyer belt, such as at a certain place on Cruises street (where people still mostly manage to be helpful in some way I must add), means I'll give the place more than 1 star. 3 stars are too many as it's definitely NOT a-ok to be treated rudely. He is burrowed away downstairs though,and cannot see what his staff are like upstairs. I'll adapt Specsavers' slogan here for my experience with Fine's and say 'Shouldn't have gone to Fines'. I will definitely be going elsewhere next time I need my eyes tested.

Soooooo Nice and helpful. I am in town visiting from United States and my wedding was the next…read moreday. I had an emergency though I forgot my contacts in the US. I was freaking out. I walked into specsavers in Galway and Paul helped my right away. Gave me a quick exam and a handful of trials to get me though. So incredibly nice. He Saved my wedding day. Can't thank him and the staff here enough. They really went above and beyond for me.

Excellent Service, Great Choice of frames, Lots of free parking, wheelchair accessibleread more