I've only been brave enough to venture in here once and I reckon that'll be the least time too. The…read moreexterior of this little place looks funky and a bit more individual that over opticians you'll find around. However, this individuality is not so attractive in its interior. It's a little too small for my liking with less than friendly staff watching you like a hawk (would anyone really smash glass cabinets open to steal spectacles with plain glass in them??). Meanwhile, the selection of glasses is rather limited, all designer makes and have hefty price tags attached to them. I don't really like to say it BUT should have gone to Specsavers.

Insight is a free eye test that had an opening slot. I had been to Specsavers and Optical Express…read morewho both said that I would have to come back later or another day for an eye test. Let me first explain why I wanted one, because I was getting such a sore head when I was reading on the computer all the time and also when I was reading. It was time to get those multi-coloured glasses on and give it a shot. Great I thought, Insight could see me. The lady was polite, not much else, but she did everything I would have expected and concluded that one of my eyes was a little lazier than the other so I could benefit from a few eye exercises that I could do everyday. I was recommende tomporary glasses for these exercises, but opted to just freestyle them glasses-less. Very expensive are glasses.

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.

Excellent customer service and quality of optical examinations, this Optical Express store really…read moredoes deliver a superb service. I was impressed as staff put me at ease before I went through for my eye test. All relevant paperwork was filled in and when I did need glasses I was given plenty of time to look at the frames and try those I picked out on. Even for those on benefits the staff do their best to pick out fashionable frames, helping to hide the fact that they are much cheaper than the others. Glasses are ready within days of being ordered. The shop itself is fairly small though it is well lit. They also carry a great variety of frames.

I started having floaters in my eye ( at first i thought it was mascara!) I went to my local…read morepharmacy for an eyewash. I was advised to go to an optician. I use specsavers in Argyle street Glasgow, so i went there (as a walk in appointment) i was there for over an hour and had loads of tests. They got me to Gartnavel hospital as i had a tear in the retina of my eye. The service i had was amazing. All the staff were fantastic. They even said to let them know how i got on. I have been to other specsavers but none have ever came up to the standard of the Argyle street store. 10 out of 10.

Great service today. I booked an eye test followed wax removal (microsuction). Everything ran bang…read moreon schedule. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I purchased two pairs of glasses - one varifocal and one specifically for working, both designer frames (there were cheaper options, too) and the combined price was much less than I paid four years ago in Portugal. Everything was clearly explained. Kayleigh worked wonders on my hearing and has a great sense of humour. I will definitely return. Thank you!

Black & Lizars have been tending my eyes for many years, and one of the main reaons that I like…read morethem is that they seem to be quite innovative, and always have the latest special machines for looking at the back of your eyeballs or whatever it is that those machines do. I find the opticians themselves really good, very competent as far as I can tell, and I'm confident that my eye health is being taken care of here. The assistants in this shop are a bit variable. Some are great, and some of them are utterly hopeless. I must have waited about ten minutes once to get some contact solution because the girl couldn't work out which key opened the cabinet. I've not seen her again though so maybe they have a really effective staff management protocol too. I get my contact lenses from here and you can have them delivered to you, or pick them up in the shop. You get solution too as part of the deal. It's probably not the cheapest deal I could find but as I'm happy with the care I'm getting, that's OK with me. One thing they could improve on is their range of spectacle frames. I have an unusually tiny head, and last time I got my specs renewed, I had to get a child's pair. They actually fit OK, but do get a bit tight after a full day of wearing them, so I just never wear them. More recently, when I wanted a pair of dark glasses, I went to Specsavers to get frames, and I would probably do that again rather than trying on every pair in the shop in Black & Lizars. If you have a normal sized head you'll probably be fine though as they seem to have some lovely designs.

My family first started using Black and Lizars up in Aberdeen about 15 years ago. Starting when my…read morebrother got his first pair of specs aged 3. After returning to the UK we were shocked to find they still had our records! So when I needed my eyes tested I chose to continue using them. My last test was only last April which means I wasn't due another free NHS test for another year. The staff were great in explaining this to me, but said if I felt my eye sight had detonated they would put it through as a supplementary test. I went in on Wednesday to book and was able to get a test the next day. The optician was great. I explained how I felt my eyes were worsening and she went through the test. She was lovely and more than willing to switch between lenses when sometimes the changes didn't seem apparent. She gave me my new slightly worse prescription and said it would take a week to change the existing lenses on my current frames. I'm toying with getting more grown up frames. Aka not hot pink and the selection was great. I said I'd probably return with my Mum in tow as I need an honest opinion on glasses.

Fabulous opticians at every level. Serving three generations now for our family. No matter where I…read moream living I always come back here for my eyes-that good.

Excellent opticians who will take you through your eye test and, unlike the big chains, use their…read moreexperience to help you choose your glasses and make any required adjustments as well (whereas in other places it would be someone other than the actual optician doing this). Went to one of the big chains recently instead of these guys and regret it - trying to wangle a refund so I can go back to the professionals.

If you're into designer eyewear then you will love this new addition to the Buchanan Galleries…read more It's a glasses boutique! Although you will find a small selection of sunglasses, this place mainly specialises in prescription glasses and frames. They DON'T do eye testing here, but if you go along with a prescription they'll get you decked out in a super-stylish pair of designer frames at a fraction of the price you'd pay anywhere else. Although small, the Frame Tailor shop is really nicely designed and has a large selection of eyewear. Think Gucci, Prada and Bvlgari as well as DKNY, Diesel and Animal. The sales assistants (beautifully bespectacled of course) are really friendly and more than happy to explain the Frame Tailor process. They also have a couple of introductory deals going on at the moment, so it's well worth checking it out.

Stumbled across this shop last week while looking for new sunglasses, they have an excellent choice…read moreof designer sunglasses and the staff were very helpful! They also do prescription lenses and also had a nice selection of frames. Would definitely recommend this little gem in the galleries for all your sunglasses and prescription needs!!

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.