We love visiting trade shows and exhibitions, meeting designers and manufacturers to seek the best niche British and European frame designs. Here we talk about just a few but you really need to come in, our staff will be delighted to show you frames that suit you and we never put any pressure on you to buy.
How much will my glasses cost?
If you have a budget of £150 to £250 we will have plenty of interesting frames to show you. We’re really not very different in price to some of the multiples but you know you are getting something a little bit different that really works for you, We can supply basic single vision lenses from £85 although we prefer to work with higher quality lenses which range from £110 to £280. Our varifocals start at £230 but on average people spend around £280 on varifocal lenses and around £160 on their choice of frame which brings the average price of complete varifocals we sell to £440 There are however cheaper options available and look out for our offers!
We’re curators of great frames – too many to mention!
VANNI is a trend-setter of taste, an innovator in constructional technique and an unceasing pursuer of enhanced quality and comfort. The curvature of a rim, the sheen of acetate, the cut of a metal strip, the smooth working of a hinge.
For over twenty-five years VANNI has represented Italian style and design to the world of eyewear A very original and ‘arty’ brand, using the most sumptuous of materials in Stainless Steels and unique Italian Acetates, this beautiful collection has been the winner of many awards across the globe and is a must see to truly appreciate its qualities.
BOOTH & BRUCE We are a stockist for British brand Booth & Bruce Eyewear.
WILLIAM MORRIS offer striking designs combined with attention to detail give these frames their appeal. We are also official stockists of Silhouette; their world famous lightweight titanium frames have a huge range of frame and lens shape combination available to choose from. Stepper are a classic brand of high-quality frames including rimless and Stepper S styles.
Our rimless range of frames are always popular these include Silhouette, Stepper and Titanlight rimless styles.
If we don’t have the frame of your choice we’ll do our best to source it.
Most of our sunglasses are suitable for glazing with your prescription and available with your choice of tint or polarized lens to cut out glare and protect your eyes from UV damage.
We stock a wide range of sports glasses and children’s sports glasses including prescription swimming goggles and can glaze specialized frames designed for a variety of sports including cycling, running, football, skiing or even sailing frames that float!
Lenses
The most advanced varifocal lens and winner of the 2018 Lens Product of The Year ARC lenses use the latest lens design technology to achieve greater prescription accuracy.
Utilising both sides of the lens with your personalised measurements, ARC gives a wider field of vision, with improved adaptability.
Our lenses are all available in Transitions photochromic, tinted and reflection free. Ultra thin lenses are the perfect partner to a modern lightweight frame, resulting in lightweight complete spectacles.
Your lenses are made by Caledonian Optical, an independently owned Award winning British glazing company.
Varifocals
Varifocals or progressive power lenses, give the wearer the benefit of being able to see clearly at all distances, with one pair of glasses, and no need for a bifocal line. For more information on lens technology visit our glazing lab Caledonian Optical.
Freeform varifocals
Freeform varifocals also known as personalised or HD lenses give superb field of vision and are manufactured using Dual Surface Camber Technology. This results in a truly bespoke lens with minimal peripheral distortion.
Transitions
Transitions photochromic lenses benefit individuals who are light sensitive. They adjust the depth of tint automatically to suit the light conditions changing quickly from clear lenses indoors to sunglasses on stepping outside.
Our trained staff will explain your lens options and guide you through the frame styling process.
We stock a range of eyecare products:
- Thealoz Duo, Thealoz Duo Gel, Hyabak, VitaposA & Gel Tears, clinitas
- Demodex blepharitis products.
- Blephasol, Blephaclean, Blephagel
- Blephasteam goggles, Eyebags.
- EyeCare cosmetics for sensitive eyes
- Macushield
