Spectacles

With 53% of adults needing to wear spectacles, unsurprisingly glasses are currently enjoying increased popularity in the fashion stakes and wearers are seeing the benefits.

They can instantly change how a person looks, according to the frame and lens selected, giving a totally new image, be it business like, fun or even sexy.

We believe that our best advert are the glasses you wear. With this in mind we carefully choose the range of frames we stock. Whether your budget is large or small, we can offer something different for everyone. We allow you plenty of time to choose the frame you like because we know that if you look good, you will feel good.

Over 1000 frames in stock - from classic styles to the latest designer range, we offer eyewear to suit most tastes. You can use frame shapes and colours to highlight your best features and mask your worst. For example, close set eyes can be countered by a thin or clear bridge, whilst wide set eyes can be drawn together visually by a thicker or darker bridge. If you have dark skin then gold or plastic frames can create a stunning look. Follow this link to visit the web sites of some of the frame suppliers we use.

Quality products at reasonable prices - while the quality of the products we supply is our top priority, we still aim to offer a competitive price. If you consider how much you spend a year on clothes, hairdressing and make-up. Then consider how much you should pay for something that is going to take pride of place on the end of your nose - everyday. Maybe spending that little extra is worthwhile after all and if you want a different look or a spare pair of glasses - with our 50% discount scheme why stop at just one pair of glasses, change your look to suit your mood.

All spectacles fitted by our qualified staff - when it's time for a new pair of spectacles, you will be introduced to one of our dispensing opticians. They are qualified to interpret your prescription and to help find frames that will be most suitable for your lenses. Our philosophy is somewhat different from some other high street opticians. We believe that you deserve the best solution for your optical needs and put our time, skill and experience towards this, so that the spectacles you choose are not only practical but look good too. This is one of the reasons that we were winners in the 2001 Eyecare Awards for Dispensing Practice of the Year.

Helpful advice when choosing new frames - all our staff are on hand to offer advice. From the most suitable frame shape for your face to the best colour for you. If you have problems seeing without glasses, then take advantage of our latest video system. It allows you to try several different frames on and then see them on a computer screen once you have your own glasses back on again. We will also offer advice on the lenses most suited to your prescription and frame choice.

The latest frame materials - if you suffer from any allergies, particularly of the skin, the choice of frame material can be very important - titanium, stainless steel and nickel free are all good options. Also ensure you choose a style where the lower edge of your frame clears your cheeks and can't rub or irritate your skin. If you need something harder wearing there are still plenty of options, try Flexon - some of the world's most flexible metal frames.

Specialist sports eyewear - if wearing your standard glasses for sport is unsuitable, we offer a range of specialist sport/leisure spectacles. Particularly popular are our prescription swimming goggles - you will never get lost around the pool again!

Spread the cost - we appreciate that glasses can be an expensive item and it may be difficult to pay for the pair you really want all in one go. Therefore, we have introduced a flexible payment scheme. Simply choose the glasses you want, pay a minimum 20% deposit and then the balance is collected by direct debit over the following 3-6 months - what could be simpler?