Independent ethical opticians in the heart of Sheffield
“Closed 23-1-25 (5pm) and then re-opening in new space at 68 John St at 10am on 31-1-25”
“Closed 23-1-25 (5pm) and then re-opening in new space at 68 John St at 10am on 31-1-25”
Eye tests are £45. Eye tests for under 18s are £25 - we allow an hour for your consultation.
We like you to know the price at the beginning, not at the end.
The prices including frame, single vision lenses and anti-scratch/reflection are £175, £275 or £375.
25% off all complete additional pairs - offers last for 12 months.
Kids pay £125 for complete specs from our £175 range.
Daily contacts go from £40 for a month’s supply for both eyes.
We don’t do NHS tests and vouchers.
Contact us if anything is not (ahem) clear.
We have been designing new signage for our move to 68 John St - opening Friday 31st (closing here 23rd). Decided to put a blurb on one of the signs, which is always a challenge as I fear sounding a pretentious/precious …
All the stock we ordered in Paris - during our annual trip to the massive Silmo expo - has arrived!
You should book an eye test with us, as our eye tests are very good. They are good as we allow an hour and make good use of it - taking time to listen to you, understand the visual demands of your life at work rest and play … more
You can call them reading glasses if you like, but they really are not just reading glasses are they? Such glasses are actually to help you see clearly doing things that are closer to you - so your phone, removing a splinter, wiring a plug, painting your nails, changing a SIM card …. not just reading at all … more
If you order specs from an opticians, then when you collect them, they should be fitted. Sometimes that fitting means they fit well for the lifetime of that pair, other times addiitonal tweaks are required and sometimes it transpires that the chosen frame is never going to fit satifactorily and a new one needs to be picked. If you buy online …
People we see for eye tests are getting cataract surgery just a short number of weeks (most recent was 3 weeks) after we referred them. This sounds unbelievable when waiting lists in some parts of the UK are measured in years (just spoke to a Scottish friend who was very jealous). It’s good news as people with cataracts can start to struggle with everyday tasks in their work, rest and play …
partnership
We are very pleased to partner with local climber Shauna who is a world champion, Olympian and lovely person. She wears a range of specs, all supplied by us.
If you follow Shauna on Instagram, you’ll see she wear hers specs for all sorts of activities, but also wears some daily contact lenses, we fitted her with, for some climbing. We recycle contact lenses by the way - bring your lenses and packaging in if you want to recycle yours.
We listen, take our time, explain and do no up-selling.
All-in-one prices, no sneaky add-ons, inclusive finishes.
Quality frames, with no logos/writing on the sides
Personal, with opinions and some humour.
“That’s it, done, never going anywhere else. Absolutely gorgeous frames, and the most wonderful staff. Actually enjoyed shopping for glasses for the first time ever!”
“Best eye test I have ever had very thorough explained everything. Lovely staff. Can’t wait for my new specs too.”
“Very impressed. Friendly and helpful staff. Detailed eye test with excellent, unhurried, consultation and explanation. Many lovely frames to choose from, perfect amount of assistance to help with the decision. Thanks!”
“I walked past here a few times thinking it looked way too ‘cool’ for a woman in her mid 40s. But I couldn’t have been more wrong! Warm and friendly service from super knowledgeable and passionate peeps with great values. And let me bring my dog in too!”