Inexpensive? Nope. Really nice staff with great and caring customer service? Yes, definitely…read more I bought a gorgeous and pricy pair of glasses here a couple of years ago and they've taken care of me ever since. £25 for my eye exam, £90 for my lenses (my vision is quite poor).... not gonna tell you how much I spent on my frames... but all taken care of promptly and with a smile. They even helped me no problem when I wanted to order my contacts in the US (they had to send my prescription) rather than through them because it was cheaper. When I broke said expensive frames (that colour was sadly discontinued), they offered to order two pairs of the same frames in different colours so I could try them out. Sure, you can get inexpensive glasses elsewhere, but this is a small, privately owned optometrist that will really take care of your vision... stylishly!

I've been coming here for years as it has a good range of modern spectacles to wear about town in…read moreLondon and the service is personal and good. Recently I've upgraded to some new Japanese made lenses which are remarkably crisp and better for reading than my previous lenses. The test equipment is very modern and you can now look at your retina on the Apple display if so inclined. I don't change my glasses very often, but I take the tube here whenever I do or for a routine eye test. Islington is a nice part of town so pop down and have a coffee near the canal next time you visit.

This is genuinely one of the best opticians in london if you have a complex prescription and like a…read morebit of style. The place is reasonably priced but is certainly on the premium end. That said, you will look good and be able to see yourself in the mirror after. Firstly Jonathan, the owner is, to say the least, eccentric. You will hear his life story with a wonderful smile and at the end he will recommend frames for you that are just perfect. He seems to have a total handle on style and knows whats in and out. You cannot go wrong with him. The experience with the testing was also wonderful. The optician (whose name I've sadly forgotten) spent over an hour testing my eyes and noted a decade long error in my prescription all while my partner was engaged in a (very long) conversation with Jonathan. I ended up buying two pairs of glasses with high index lenses for around £1000 and three month's supply of 'toric' contact lenses. I been using them ever since and people have (for the first time ever) noticed how good they looked! This place has my full and hearty recommendation!

Seems underwhelming at first but the glasses are not all presented outside. The moment we walked…read morein, we got immediately helped by Jonathan. We believe he is the owner and an optician at the shop. Jonathan looked at my husband for a moment and he instantaneously presented him with choices of glasses that best suits him. Jonathan was like a magician getting out surprises from his magic box. He is also very knowledgeable about new trend for eye wear and what look you want to project. He was really helpful and attentive to all our questions and concerns. However If you are the type of person who wants to be just left alone while shopping around for glasses, then you might find him abrassive. As for our experience, it was lovely and we definitely recommend him.

They got my prescription wrong. When I returned to have my eyes checked again they took both pairs…read moreof specs to be changed. When I was notified that they were ready I went to collect them only to find that one pair was missing a lens and in both pairs the wrong lens had been changed. I have had to go in 3 times now and have had no response from customer service nor any offer of a refund or credit. Go somewhere else!

Having moved work locations, this was the closest branch to visit and I'm glad I did. From the…read moreyoung lady who did the provisional tests to the technician carrying out the more detailed sight test, the staff were super friendly and took the time to talk through the best solution. It made life easier that I had assistance with picking out the most suitable frames for me which I had back within a week from the first appointment. Fast, friendly and efficient!

Well i came to this place as its close to morissons where i do my shopping they were quick to take…read moremy order and suggest a whole load of other stuff to buy which i sed no to.i bought 2 pairs of glasses and paid in full. When i went to collect my glasses i found they had got the frame colours wrong which i informed them of, i was informed by the receptionist who sed "you know what u think u saw" then called out the man. Who politly told me i was colour blind and i should have noted the model number of the frame down as his staff dont make a mistake. Then he showed me catalogues to prove he didnt make a mistake but admitted his stock was old and his catalogues were new as the other pair was discontinued. I was asked to come bak nxt week or 2 unfortunetly i cant so i took what i got and left VERY DISAPPOINTING...SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS..glad i didnt get the family glasses or sunglasses made here I would AVOID but dont say i didnt warn u

Oliver Goldsmith, Oliver Peoples, Anne et Valentin, Claire Goldsmith, Lunor, Theo, IC Berlin, Dita,…read morePaul Smith, Mosley Tribes, Rayban Adam has some of the coolest glasses around, the staff are super nice, always helpful, and Primrose Hill is a fabulous place to spend a day shopping / lunching / sunbathing on the hill.

From the owner: We provide excellent eyecare and eyewear, despite what one reviewer said below..read more

It's a common ailment but it still sucks to find out you need glasses. Nonetheless, there are worst…read moreplaces to find out you need a pair of specs than Boots Opticians Bishopsgate, a place offering eye-tests (at a cost) and a range of contact lenses and glasses. A comprehensive eye-test will set you back around £25 but the staff are at once friendly and professional. There is a good selection of eyewear, both boots own-brand and designer and 2-for-1 deals on specs are common. A very handy go-to place for the visually impaired.

Boots joins the proud credit crunch tradition of confused and failing British retail chains by…read morechoosing to stock an ever-expanding and schizophrenic range of products. You've got your standard pharmacy stuff such as toothpaste, prophylactics, hygiene products and batteries. Then you have your film development centre, with the digital cameras and accessories. Then there's the drop-in check-up sections, and the meal deals on sandwiches, drinks and crisps. The new Woolies? You read it here first.

Ah, these guys are great!…read more I'm new to glasses at 27. After feeling a bit strained looking at my computer all day, I got in touch and sorted out an eye test. It was all straightforward to organise over email. Then when I came in, I was really pleased with the experience. The optometrist was really lovely and friendly and I felt relaxed during the eye exam, then afterwards the optician was very helpful as I was picking out frames. I was pretty pleased that the frames I liked best were 50% off - bargain! Or at least I think it was...I have no idea what a good price for glasses is. I did also get a work discount (on top of work subsidising the eye test and glasses), so if you work in the area you might as well ask. It felt like a quality place and I was pleased I went there rather than somewhere that's more of a chain.

Excellent, informed service in a friendly atmosphere. The range of eyeglasses in store is not…read moremassive, but all the good brands are represented, the frames are top-quality, and the price is very competitive. The Anglo-American frames are especially nice and I will definitely get those for my next pair! I really appreciate that the chap working there took the time to explain how different frames are made and what value one gets depending upon the price-point. Highly recommended!

Highly Recommended!…read more I went in at 10:30am & came out at 12:00 noon with 2 pairs of glasses completed. Incredible service. Probably the only opticians that does this. Many thanks. Joseph Michael Mulkeen

If I use a name brand chain optician, my glasses prescription costs me £350…read more After popping into my local opticians one day, I had a pleasant surprise. They were very professional, could make my glasses on site, had the same frames as the brand stores, and the cost came to £220. In short, Queens Crescent Opticians is awesome in all aspects. I felt like a valued customer, not just another file and saved myself £120.