This is another small but perfectly formed and upmarket eyewear boutique in the lanes, that offers…read morefull eye testing and many designer styles that you just can't find anywhere else outside of London. I almost bought a pair of Alexander McQueen frames in here which would have cost me £160 including the lenses, the only thing that stopped me was my bank balance. They also have some amazing shades, including some labels that are exclusive to the store, with even more exclusive prices. At the very least it's a very relaxed and helpful atmosphere if you want to have fun just trying them on.

I cannot flaw the service and quality of the spectacles I got from Bernadette and her team when i…read morepopped into Frames in the Lanes, off North Street and just next door to Riddle and Finn. When you are spending £300 or so on new glasses, I want the advice of experts not trendy input from a spotty youth. My trip to Frames in the Lanes meant I got specs that suit me completely. I have no hesitation in recommending this place.

Fantastic service & super helpful staff…read more I broke the bridge of my rimless glasses and first went to Specsavers (where I bought them) where I was told the frames had been discontinued and there was nothing they could do. I was drawn into Bromptons while wandering round the Laines and was soon chatting to George about my options. He was so helpful and told me he could repair the bridge for just £30 - I was over the moon. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this opticians and will certainly be back to buy my next pair of glasses.

When you were at school it was definitely not cool to wear glasses. I knew at least three kids at…read moreprimary with glasses and they were not popular, it sounds harsh but it was primary school. A place where you were afraid of differences in people especially girls and facial oddities. One boy, had glasses, was ginger and a little bit chunky (remember, this is under the umbrella of primary school mentality). At playtime once he took his glasses off one less than a minute and he ended up with shelled conker in his eye (the green things with spikes!), it was awful. Anyway it's 2010 and we've grown up and glasses have been cool for a while now, even people who don't need glasses wear them. None come cooler than the stylish range that can be found in Brompton's. They have a whole host of sleek, defined and dynamic frames to choose from. Paul Frank, American Apparel, everybody's doing it.

If you have a high budget and are looking for some pretty special designer glasses, then look no…read morefurther than David Clulow. I went in on the hunt for some Oliver Peoples frames and although they didn't have the ones I wanted in stock, they did have a great range and also kindly offered to either order them in, or for me to visit them when they had Peoples' representatives in showing the new ranges. They have a great selection of frames though, stocking brands by highly regarded designers such as Oliver Peoples, Ray Ban, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Persol, Tom Ford and many more. This place is rather pricey, but if you are after something that they won't have in other designer eyewear outlets, or you want to make a statement with your glasses then it really is the place to go. Not only this, but you get a sense that the staff are pretty knowledgeable in all things optical and will help find the best pair of spectacles for you.

If, like me, you need glasses (I rarely wear mine, but they are only for reading), David Clulow can…read moreoffer you some beautiful upmarket pieces. Like most, I normally do everything through Specsavers, but I do occasional eye the frames in here: they are of a much higher quality, and just a bit more arty. However, the prices are extraordinary: obviously, glasses are expensive, but this is a lot to ask. I wish I could afford these, and doubt many Brightonians could on their budget. David Clulow do nearly everything other opticians do: they don't offer eye tests, but will organise contacts and glasses for any prescription. This kind of service turns David Clulow from a designer boutique into a genuine Specsavers alternative, away from all of their bureaucracy and poor selection: a great service for Brighton! My big sticking point here is the price: I know glasses are pricey, but everything in here is out of most peoples' basic price range. They are all lovely designer pieces, and all companies seem to be well represented, but there's little for the smaller waller. A shame! If you wear glasses, pop in here to get a good idea of proper upmarket frames, what you can get for your money, and an alternative if Specsavers prove to be as rubbish as they are to me on a frequent basis. I wish I could afford these; maybe you can!

Eyesite is a great opticians that focuses on customer care. I've been in here on more than one…read moreoccasion when looking for a pair of new glasses (I suffer from astigmatisms) and have always been greeted warmly and given a lot of help. They also offer an 'extended' eye examination, so you don't feel rushed like you can in many other opticians, as well 'Ortho-K' contact lenses that correct your eyesight while you sleep. They also stock a large range of frames, sports glasses and sunglasses from every top designer including Chanel, D&G, Prada, Tom Ford and even Tiffany. Fantastic customer service, it feels very personal.

I am a long standing customer but will not use this optician anymore.The practice is very worn out…read more The staff keep changing. No continuity of care.

This branch of Boots is located on the corner of North Street in Brighton, it is a fairly large…read morestore and is over multiple floors. The staff seemed quite friendly and helped give me directions to a local Foodbank, so I was able to make a donation of items I'd acquired for free earlier that day, I decided to go to the Co-op down the road if anyone here is reading this looking for a donation box. The store is probably slightly above average for a Boots store with the traditional store offering and a few fragrance counters. I didn't really like the food and drink selection being on the top floor, but the selection overall was again okay and basically the same as most good locations of Boots, albeit slightly smaller than my local Manchester branch. Decent sized store, decent selection in most parts and friendly, helpful staff who can help with local problems, rather than just finding something direct in store. 3*

Everyone else goes to this two-storey Boots to stock up on shampoo, conditioner, hair dye,…read moreplasters, vitamins, bubble bath, shower gel, soap, tampons, sun lotion and other toiletries. I go to look longingly at the Benefit counter and try out all the divine lipsticks, eye shadows and face creams lined up in their gorgeous, retro packaging. I love the Dear John eye-cream but it's the Bad Gal kohl black eye pencil I couldn't live without!

I went here for the first time recently for an eye test and was really impressed with the service…read more They called the day before to remind me of my appointment which was a nice touch. The optician I saw - and her assistants - were all plesant and helpful. The shop itself is large and bright. Whilst I didn't actually end up buying any frames there they did have a large selection to choose from. Would definitely recommend using them. They usually have offers running on free eye tests so try googling them before you make an appointment to see what vouchers are available.

I've used them for an eye test too - I had a free eye test offered with lots and lots of Nectar…read morepoints, and as I hadn't had one done for about twenty years, I thought, better had. Of course, eye tests have completely changed in that time, so I had no idea how they compare - now, with a bit more experience, I think they compare very well indeed. I was seen by three members of staff, who took me through various parts of the testing programme, and I was also given feedback on what each test was for and what my results were, not just a quick summary at the end. I was given a prescription at the end, but wasn't pressured to take it out or buy expensive frames. And with it being so central, its a quick option in any case for most people, just about fits into a lunchtime. Thoroughly recommended.

This Linwood Strong (as with the whole chain) is part of Thomas. H. Collison, which is supposedly a…read morelarge and reputable group. I haven't actually heard of them myself, but this optician is decently sized, and seeing as D & A is only up the road, its certainly worth taking a look at. Personally, I gravitated towards D & A more than Linwood, just because the prices struck me as being slightly more attractive. But then again, if you tend to buy yourself the glasses you want rather than spend the amount of money you want to, it'll be worth your time visiting the friendly people at Linwood.

Great service, thank you Paul for your help! Super helpful and helped assist me with everything i…read moreneeded

Giving Specsavers 5*s was a tough one, as it's hard to praise a high street supergiant whose…read moresuccess seems to be at the expense of smaller independent opticians' businesses. In fact the family run Somerset optician's I've used since I was a kid has recently shut up shop and, you guessed it, a Specsavers is due to move in. However, I had a such a positive experience when I headed here, that I'm gonna attempt to rate this giant company on the Brighton branch alone. The optician herself was very friendly and helpful, as were the staff who helped me choose/fit the glasses. The prices were good - at the time I was still a student which gave me a whopping 30% off! And I loved the photo machine that allowed you to see yourself in the various glasses. But, prices and gimmicks aside, the jolly staff mean that I'll probably go back.