You get absolutely great service in Gernal Optics I must say. They are extremely helpful, the staff…read moreare lovely and they have both opticians and Opthamologists (in case you need a more intense exam). I have gone there ever since I got my glasses (too long ago to mention) but they have always been great. They even give you the option to order your contacts through them or online, whichever suits you best. If you are looking to get an eye test, this is definitely the place to go!

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excellent, fantastic, great doctors at the top of their profession. I was sent there to see the…read moreonly retina specialist in the country. My son was also referred here to see a consultant. I'm so happy with the service and the treatment and in general its a great hospital. There is street paid parking. There's a nice cafe and its opposite a small lake so nice to walk around if you so feel like it.

Not welcoming at all - no hello or goodbye - didnt notice we were in the shop - they just continued…read moretalking together. That's a shame! Pity... we wanted to buy 2 pair of glasses. But apparently they don't need to do business. Will never go again.

I have never had issues with my eyes but this weekend i started to suffer a lot of pain in both my…read moreeyes, so much so that i have been using eye drops, pain killers and even resorted to ice packs on both eyes, to try and alleviate the pain. I made an appointment on Monday to be seen at 16.40 the following Thursday. I mulled this over and thougyt three days is a long time but i can wait. I arrived there today at 16.40 only to be told i didnt have a appointment as it is for next week. There is no way i booked for Thursday week. Eventhough i am in a lot of pain, they offer no help of solution. I have now wasted 3 days where i could have arraigned a different optician to see me. So now there are no opticians open for me to try and get an appointment, i will have to book somewhere else a possibility spend another weekend in pain. I have never seen such a lack of empathy from anyone. This is singularly the worst experience i have ever experienced, and i have gotten my arm caught caught in a 40 tonne machine, broke two bones in one arm, and watched as my son fought meningitis. Such a lack of caring i though was impossible from someone in the a field of practice that is supposed help people. I have never given a review before, be it good or bad and i intend never to do again but this business (and i use that term lightly) is beyond reprehensible and if you, your family, friends or your worst enemy mentions they are going to them, i would just give them red hot knitting needles and tell them to insert them in their own eyes as it would be a dam sight better that stepping one foot across the threshold of that place.

I went to MacNally's last year having gone to a high street brand for years and I expected to pay…read moremore, but also to get a better level of care. Unfortunately it was a costly mistake. Ironically the two consultants I met first, had been trained in Specsavers and to be honest they were lovely, but the owner/optician who did the final consultation was awful.I felt pushed into getting a pair of bi focal glasses with top end frames and they really were no fit for purpose. I returned in a couple of weeks to say that I just could not see the computer properly and I had stated that this was my main reason for needing the glasses. The owner dismissed me and said I just needed to get used to them. A year later, I am almost a thousand euro down,the expensive frames broke and the glasses are useless to me.Never again !

MacNally Opticians are the super-coolest opticians in Dublin, from their smooth talking logo, down…read moreto their suave website, these guys have got style. Okay, I'm getting carried away here, they really do have some really nice frames but they're all top drawer stuff, most of them are titanium, and all of them are on the pricey side. The staff couldn't be nicer, even when a scruff like me, obviously not wearing glasses, walks in for a poke about I was greeted cordially. So, if I ever need glasses, and have a little more change than usual jingling about in my pocket, I'll hit MacNally Opticians.

I have been going here for years, and every visit has been great. The staff are professional,…read morehelpful, and super friendly. If you got your glasses with them they are willing to do minor adjustments on the spot for free. A totally different experience to the big name opticians, so much more pleasant!

Had my eye test here for the last few years excellent service fabulous Frames also brilliant after…read moreservice

From the owner: O'Farrell Opticians has been open since October 2009 with the aim of providing thorough,…read moreprofessional eye exams in a relaxed, friendly environment. We also pride ourselves in always trying to provide and maintain excellent service to both patients and non-patients alike. The owner Sean O'Farrell is a native of Portlaoise and is currently living in the town. He attended St. Paul's primary school and Patrician College, Ballyfin. He graduated from D.I.T, Kevin St in 1998 and so brings 20 years of experience with him. Part of the philosophy at O'Farrell's is individual, personal patient care. Each person who books an appointment is guaranteed at least half an hour with the optician. In this time the eye exam can be done and advice on lens type and/or frame selection can be given. As Sean is the sole owner of the practice, anyone returning will be seen by him each time, thereby guaranteeing continuity of care. O'Farrell Opticians happily accepts medical cards.