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Which opticians are best?

I've been going to Boots for years but feel that they've let me down during the pandemic, so I shall be voting with my feet. There are so many to choose from that I wondered if anyone had a personal recommendation. Specsavers? VisionExpress? David Clulow? Or are they all much of a muchness?

Susan Kelly ● 53d17 Comments

Costco - really good.

Vanessa Smith ● 35d

I’ve been going to Vision Express for years and am very happy with all the optometrists there,  I have a complicated prescription and they deal with it very well.

Lucy Chambers ● 35d

I have just switched to the Eyestudio after a lifetime of high street chains. The difference is night a day re expertise and pains taken. This is indispensable if your needs go beyond the bog standard - getting varifocals right in my case. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

Sarah Harty ● 36d

Specsavers on Chiswick High Road are, in my opinion, the best.

Leslie Wilson ● 36d

I went to get my eyes tested the other day and guess who I bumped into on the way? Everybody!

Chris Blackwell ● 36d

Anyone would think that each optician had a monopoly the way they so often offer indifferent service. Do they assume we're too lazy to move?

Susan Kelly ● 36d

I have used Shermans for many, many years and have been very happy with them. However, following a total change of personnel, the last eye test and related services I received was nowhere near my expectations. I will be going elsewhere for my next eye examination so this thread has come along at the right time.

Jim Currie ● 36d

In case it's useful to anyone else, a big thumbs up to Eye Emporium in Acton High Street (E3 bus route). I was seen on time. Mohamed, the optometrist, does all the tests himself rather than farming many out to minions, as Boots does, and was altogether very pleasant and professional.

Susan Kelly ● 36d

Thanks for the suggestions, all.

Susan Kelly ● 53d

I have to say I was impressed with Spec Savers. Very modern equipment and for £10 extra a special scan of the rear of the eyes. Staff were very polite  and masks etc were worn by all staff and you are met at the door by staff wearing ppe, and offered hand sanitizer.

Nicholas Beard ● 53d

I second the Eye Studio - they are second to none!

Jeff Gear ● 53d

Shermans, opposite Boots are very good.

Jeffrey Cope ● 53d

Sorry, no 'e' on Wolf!

Chris Blackwell ● 53d

Maverick & Wolfe are fab!

Chris Blackwell ● 53d

I’ve been going to Specsavers for years and always happy with the.service received.

Phil Spivey ● 53d

Andrew and Nick at the Eye Studio, really helpful and friendly.

Janice White ● 53d

Has anyone tried the Eye Emporium in Acton? It seems to have great reviews.

Susan Kelly ● 53d