I've been around the block when it comes to opticians but a few years back I decided to stick to…read morethis one... and I think I know the moment I made that decision: WIthout my glasses I can barely see, so picking new glasses always means squinting at the mirror trying to guess from the blurry shapes which frames looked the best. That is until the wonderful Mary offered to put contacts in for me while I picked them out (yes I haven't got contacts... can't quite bring myself to put something in my eye!) Suddenly it was all so much easier! Of course they also have the technical expertise and look after your optical health very well. They lose a star for their frame selection. The shop isn't that big so this has to be limited. They usually have quite a nice array of designer frames which reflect what's in fashion, but sometimes you want something different at it's not there. They also usually do a deal on a second pair so they manage to be competitive with the bigger chains. If you want a good service where your eyes are looked after rather than a large conveyor belt opticians experiences this is a good place to go.

I went here recently to get my eyesight form for my driving license. All was fine til I went out to…read morethe driving licence centre, having waited a couple of weeks for an appt, where I was told the form was incorrectly filled out. I had to leave, get a new form and reapply for another appt which was also weeks away. When I left I called the optician to tell them and the woman who answered the phone was beyond rude. I know the issue wasn't her fault per se but when you work in a customer facing job you sometimes have to apologise for things that aren't your fault. She was really dismissive of me and eventually I told her that I would have appreciated an apology as it was a big inconvenience having taken time off work to go to which she replied "I'll let the optician know." Oh. Right. I'll never go back here!

As someone with particularly bad eyesight, I've seen many opthamologists (ie the one's with the…read moremedical degrees!) throughout my life, and not one has spent as much time with me. They normally give up, but Mary continued until she was convinced she had gotten the best possible correction/prescription for me. She also was the first to notice in my 30 years that I needed a special fitted lens for my right eye, because the regular lens did not fit correctly. As a contact lens wearer, this is really important because of possible damage to the cornea (bad). She also had lots of time for any questions I might have and gave great advice on how to take care of my eyes. More expensive than specsavers etc but for people with not the run of the mill eyesight problems, definitely worth every cent.

Dixon Hempenstall recognises that eye wear isn't just a visual aid, but it's also a fashion…read morestatement. I think they've definitely got one of the best selections of fashionable eyewear in all of Dublin. The staff is superfriendly and helpful. They also acknowledged their competition and you can get 2 frames for the price of one for anything over €120. They also have prescription sunglasses! In case you're lucky enough to get out of Ireland this winter!

A high end optician which is more expensive than specsavers and its ilk, but justifies it with…read morehigher quality service. I bought a pair of glasses there in 2007, and I still have them. The glasses have repeatedly broken and gotten loose. Each time, they fixed it for free! I was expecting to pay upwards of €100 to fix my horribly mangled set of frames, but all free! Donal O Malley, upstairs, is my optician, and does an excellent job. He has more than 30 years optician experience, and has seen every issue before. While I could be given a stronger prescription, and while other opticians have suggested I need a stronger one, he tells me that my eyes will just degrade faster if I do. So a small bit of discomfort now for much bigger benefits later, boom.

I would definately recommend Paul at Tunney Opticians he so professional and caring also the ladies…read moreon reception are so helpful. Thanks to all

Delighted with my new glasses, great customer service and great prices ! would recommend Tunney…read moreOpticians to anyone.

I cannot recommend this optician highly enough. I went back after 6 years, and the girl remembered…read moreme! She spent time showing me a few frames she thought would suit me, and i have to say all were fab, and i ended up with an amazing pair of Gucci frames. The best part was the price.. there was'nt much difference in what i would have spent in vision express, and with the very relaxed atmosphere, the time spent with me and the designer glasses( that will last a few years) it was worth every penny.. If you are looking for new specks please go and have a look, and you will also be supporting a small Irish business.. Definitely a 5 star recommendation ..

Diriving Licence Eye Sight tests at 15 Eur. Took 5 minutes to do…read more The Pharmacy seems like a very slow business and have some out of date items on the shelves, but people are very nice.

This is a rather odd pharmacy/opticians in my opinion. It's sort of quaint or something. They do…read morequite a good range of make-up but then you could be looking for something else and there wouldn't be a sign of it. I went in there for hair dye/colour and there was a very limited selection. One box looked like it had been in the window display for a few months - the print on it was all faded. And another box looked like it had been discontinued way back but that this one was still left over and still for sale. The staff seemed very nice though. There was a man in there asking about his glasses and he was getting full attention and help from the woman who was working there.

Incredible attention to your particular optical needs. Genuine, down to earth practicality. Will…read morenot overcharge on her services. Very busy practice so book well in advance.

The window display at Bermingham Cameras is a head-turner for anyone interested in photography. The…read moreshop has been in business for over 50 years, supplying Dubliners with photographic equipment, memory-cards, digital SLR's and compact cameras, binoculars and accessories like lenses, tripods and camera bags. I'm not a professional photographer, far from it, but I do enjoy cameras and all the equipment attached. I know what I can afford, and it's definitely not a shiny new Canon EOS, but there's no harm in dreaming.

Really helpful and friendly staff, I got an SLR serviced with them a while ago and was happy with…read moretheir service. I like their second hand range of lenses. Price wise I think it really depends on what you are buying but if you do buy an expensive piece of equipment, it's worth going there than Camera Exchange and the likes as you will get a better help from them than in busier low margin shops.