My husband has just had a cataract operation and he wanted a clear lens in his glasses for the…read moreoperated on eye ASAP. Our usual optician wanted 10 working days to change the lens in the glasses. We went into this vibrant opticians (some amazing frames!) and they replaced the lens in 30 MINUTES!! Incredible. Great customer service. Thank you! We will be coming here in future for all of our glasses and sunglasses as there is such a great variety.

It was a pleasure to do business with Specs Opticians not just because of their extensive…read morecollections and personal service but also for great aftercare. I had bought a pair of designer glasses 3 years ago, one of the arms came off due to a faulty hing, although the guarantee had run out Jamie kindly fixed them free of charge.. great customer service! Anthony

Exceeded my expectations. The optometrist is incredibly knowledgeable, and the service I received…read morefrom Olivia was absolutely top-notch. My new glasses were ready exactly on time, and the care and attention I received throughout was exemplary. I cannot recommend highly enough.

This is a smallish shop which is part of the well known national chain of the same name. They offer…read moreeye examinations, advice and all of the associated items that come with that - glasses frames, different lenses, designer brands as well as value ranges so something to suit everyone. Not the biggest choice i've seen but it suffices. The staff are proffessional, if at times a little unfriendly. The appointments for eye tests can be booked or you can drop in on the off chance of there being an appointment available. In my experience it is definately best to book as i have never been able to be seen immediately when i have just popped in. But i guess that bodes well as they must be good if they are booked well in advance.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Went there in August 2021 for our 9 Year old daughter for an eye test and Visual Stress Testing…read more The service we received from the staff was excellent, they communicated so well with our daughter as lots of tests and questions. We now have coloured lens the exact colour she requires and her reading is amazing - Like listening to a different child read. So pleased we had the tests. K Reid

Went there July 2019 and was treated like a second class citizen because I wanted to buy frames…read moreonly - Stupid woman telling me this is a medical aid! Really! and I need glasses and she not wearing any. Then insisted on taking all my details before I left I would never go back there again! Anyway just found out Lewes is run by Commies so no surprise there I suppose. Many years ago the customer was respected but under the NWO we are the slaves and must obey or we will not be served! Mr Chappell was the only decent Optician (sadly retired) in Lewes.