This is a locally run opticians and Optometrists, and is small and perfectly formed…read more If you want a quick eye test and the newest pair of designer frames, you could go elsewhere, but if you want a more in depth eye exam, or a test for some kinds of visual disturbances, (such as Irlen syndrome or other forms of Dyslexia) than you should start here first! I visited last year for my first full-length eye-test, and the Optician, a very gentle and entertaining chap, really did a fantastic job. He went into great detail to explain various conditions to me, not just the symptoms but the scientific causes, and seemed to enjoy sharing information. The price was good, and the service was excellent.

From the owner: Quality family eyecare in Bishop's Stortfordread more

I've been going to this opticians for years and I can't recommend them enough. For a start they are…read moremuch more genuinely and reasonably priced than all the other opticians in the area but on top of that they offer a very personalised service and have a very welcoming family atmosphere. All of the staff are very well trained and extremely helpful and will not only take a great deal of time to advise you on frame selection but will always fit you in if you have any problems or need to see the optician urgently. It's just a very caring and friendly place where they will get to know you as a person and cater to your individual needs, and offer a much pleasanter experience than the larger, more expensive and not always particularly accurate branded optician stores.

The best optician in terms of service. A very slick operation. Good range of glasses but you can…read morealways take the prescription and shop around. Very good will kids for their free eye tests. Also if your kid needs glasses you can get trendy ones here on the NHS - not always available.

The largest optician in Harborough, although recently joined by other nationwide chains, they are…read morestill the store of choice for my family. Sited between Argos and Sainsburys, there are two carparks nearby - St Marys Road, and Sainsburys (which is the closer, and has better facilites for disabled/mother & baby). Good disabled and buggy access, friendly helpful staff, and extremely good, knowledgeable opticians, you don't feel like you are getting a budget service as you can in some of the other chains. A wide range of frames, including hypoallergenics and children's, you should be able to find something to suit everyone, with a fast, yet accurate, turn around on orders.

They have some gorgeous Fendi frames in store, check them out!read more

From the owner: At AP optical, we have been looking after the eyes of the people in Daventry and the surrounding…read moreareas for over 75 years. We are independent so we take time to listen to your needs and tailor our recommendations to meet your needs at a budget you are comfortable with. We have specialist practitioners in Dry eye syndrome, contact lenses and filters to aid dyslexia. Along with our state of the art OCT 3D - equipment which takes a 3D view of the layers at the back of your eye not visible during a routine Eye exam, you can be sure that you are receiving the most comprehensive care that not every Optician can offer. There is eyewear to suit all tastes and budgets with around 1000 Frames & Sunglasses in stock to choose from including Rayban, Oakley, Lindberg and Joules, and we will even give you a Free style consultation to ensure that not only do you see great, but that you feel great too !

This is an excellent opticians. They have a huge choice of frames and the service is outstanding…read more The actual premises is very light, bright and clean and the staff are really helpful. I found the follow up care to be really good and they are only too happy to help out with any problems you have with either your frames or your eyes.