Michael, you're a delight to my eyes!…read more Michael is by no means a regular mainstream fashionista of vision however more than one person you meet in a day will be wearing his spectacles. They were once on someones nose and out of his cases of retro-specs Michael has styles for everyone. If you had to reread that, you did not misread, Michael delivers a unique service of eye-dressing. A qualified optician who can "expertly fit all types of lenses to your own prescription" to any frame you pick. So long as your prescriptions no older than 2 years old. I know the eye-dresser through the Granny Would Be Proud fairs and Michael like clockwork is at one each month with a spectacular spectacle of specs. From as far back as your mum can remember to our most contemporary vintage source, the 1990's. I picked a 1960's NHS frame possibly the best decision I made since my first opticians appointment. Mostly for me the delight is in reusing something which otherwise had little other use, other than maybe being worn without lenses... However that is another rant. My specs look great and feel great! That is why my eyes feel great and look better than they have since I was 13. The Eyedresser offers great service, and decent vintage products at very affordable prices and no hassle worrying if you'll look like a granny!

I mostly just use this Specsavers because it's close to where I live, but they have good opening…read morehours (including Sundays) and they open until 7pm on Thursdays which is handy if you can't do appointments during work hours. The staff are friendly, the opticians will chat through your test results with you if (like me) you start asking questions about the photos of the inside of your eyes and they don't seem to do the hard sell too much. Last time I was in, my distance prescription had increased slightly but not much, and they were quite happy when I said I'd hold onto my existing glasses for another two years. Never had any bother here, would definitely recommend them.

I like this place, but don't tell my local and family Optician. This business is large, airy and…read moreextremely well laid out and displayed. This gives it the professional impression to great levels. The above is helped by: 1) A range of products at various prices. 2) Friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff. 3) Great seasonal deals on. 4) A good selection of opening hours. 5) A handy location that means no long bus journey into town. Now, that's a pretty good deal and all - potentially - right on your door step.