Optical Express Reviews

4.7 Rating 4,200 Reviews
95 %
of reviewers recommend Optical Express
4.7
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Optical Express 5 star review on 6th October 2021
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Optical Express 5 star review on 6th October 2021
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Optical Express 1 star review on 24th September 2021
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
After my recent lens replacement therapy I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial consultation , to the procedure and aftercare I couldn’t fault anyone. Special mention to Sarah Pease, Dr Kiss and Paul the Optometrist. First class service and kept informed every step of the way.
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Posted 1 month ago
No complaints staff were brilliant and surgery successful
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Posted 2 months ago
BEWARE Following my initial assessment at Optical express Dumfries I payed £500 deposit towards lens replacement surgery where I was told the results from surgery would not be 20/20 vision but a definite improvement and remove the need for contact lenses. I was then sent to Glasgow to discuss my procedure with the surgeon and was told this would not be the result and in fact my near sight may be slightly worse. He advised me to take some time to think about things and if I decided not to go ahead then I would receive my deposit back. I decided £7500 was a lot to pay for no improvement so decided to cancel. Optical express have refused to return any money to me and I was advised to go through the complaints process. I Don’t know how they can do this to customers, it’s obviously all about the money for them.
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Posted 2 months ago
I wish I read the reviews before my surgery . I had my lenses replaced 2 years ago it’s the worse decision I’ve ever made . My vision is blurry all the time especially at night , can’t drive . I have to put drops every day including gel at night . I have to keep blinking after exercise. Now my eyes sore every morning. Very depressing . it’s affected me mentally. Each time I go for my check up before I hear same things all over again . I worked so hard to save up to get it done . :(((
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Posted 2 months ago
Had my cataract surgery in Edinburgh branch. Fantastic result I now have 20/20 vision. Process from the start in the Dunfermline branch right through to and after my treatment all staff and surgeon were amazing, full of knowledge and explained everything clearly so there was no misunderstanding, all this and with a fantastic sense of humour. It's painless and you don't feel anything. I would highly recommend Optical Express.
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Posted 2 months ago
Had lens replacement then had to have yag lazer my eyes are worse than ever blured floters hard to drive at night ,I'm gutted I could kill myself
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Posted 3 months ago
Unless you have been wearing glasses for the best part of your life, forget it, sure you will come across people who say it's the best thing they have done, but without going into my story, I'll keep it short and say it isn't for everyone, two years on, my vision is almost back to wear it was, I only used glasses for reading and such, and I'm now back there, one thing OE will say is that you will be able to read your txt , that's only because there is so much back light on your phone, turn it down and you will understand what I'm saying, my case is in the hand's of the solicitors, .
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Posted 4 months ago
Booked an appointment - was followed up with numerous texts and calls to remind about the appointment and being on time. Arrived 15 minutes early and took a seat in the waiting room. An hour later no-one had been to see the patient, provided any explanation as to why there was a delay or when he was likely to be seen. Given that we were paying for this service, it was not what we expect from a private consult. Wife works and runs the reception and booking services in the local NHS and would not accept this from NHS staff. Left without seeing anyone or any apology.
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Posted 4 months ago
Optical Express have been taking care of my eyes for so many years now. I had lens replacement surgery many years ago( best decision ever ) and have always been very pleased with the after care and customer service. Nothing is a bother . Thank you everyone at Optical Express, Ayr. You are all stars 🌟
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Posted 4 months ago
Had lens surgery few days ago from start to finish the team in Glasgow were amazing so happy with the results thanks to all the team.
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Posted 5 months ago
Booked appointment at Carluke branch and received a phone call asking why I’d booked the apptment from a very unpleasant woman. Explained that my previous prescription didn’t feel right so wanted to go to another shop as I need new glasses. Met with resistance and refusal to see me as I should return to original shop…..apparently you have no freedom of choice and cannot change optician. Again I cannot tell you how unpleasant this woman was and she made me feel I was doing something wrong instead of just wanting to get a pair of glasses! Horrible experience
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Posted 6 months ago
THEY RUINED MY EYES! Stay away from this company. They ruined my eyes and won’t even see me for a follow up appointment after all of the money spent.They damaged my eyes and I’ve been trying to contact them but they insist on a diagnosis of untrained telephone “customer service representatives” who “triage” you with questions- no doctors.This is how they do business - they destroy your eyes then non medical professionals claim over the phone what the root cause is then extort you for money if you want to see a doctor. Avoid them AT ALL COSTS. THEY WILL DESTROY YOUR VISION by leaving excessive amounts of scar tissue that prevent you from ever seeing well again. It’s not worth it! I tried contacting them and they tried extorting me for more payment without even having a doctor confirm what’s wrong. A real practice would be more worried about the quality of their work and just see you. Furthermore they breached GDPR by posting my private medical details online. AVOID THEM.
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Posted 7 months ago
Today I attended Optical express in Cambridge due to an ongoing problem with my eyes. I was seen by a truly amazing young lady optician who conducted every test imagineable. Polite, utterley professional and fantastic at her job as well as being a genuinely really lovely person, I walked out after about fifty minutes feeling so much better. This lady took the time to explain everything to me and reassured me everything would settle down. I cannot stress enough just how good this opticians is. If anyone needs anything related to eyes then you are in the safest of hands. Thanks Optical express you go the extra mile to help people. Wonderful.
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Posted 7 months ago
Prices are the best I have found just a shame that they always seem to take about 2 weeks to arrive especially considering they state special delivery. How ever the price is good and delivery is free. Hoping they arrive this time as last time they hadn't sent them and had to email and wait for a response before they finally sent them out
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Posted 1 year ago
Ordered 5 days ago, never turned up. Contacted Optical express and have had no word from them other than an automated response. Terrible service. I would like a full refund now!
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Posted 1 year ago
Ordered contacts a week and a half ago still no sign of them,emailed optical express to ask when I'd get them,got email saying someone would get back to you within 3 days,still no response,asked PayPal to step in still nothing have now had to escalate to a claim to get my money back as Ive had to order them from somewhere else, wouldn't expect this level of service from a major high street optician,shocking
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Posted 1 year ago
Today 5/01/23 I had an Eye Examination in Londonderry to determine if I needed to have a Cataract removed. It was the most intensive eye test I have ever had in a very professional manor and in language I could understand. A very pleasant experience with great staff I am totally satisfied. Regards to all Ron Patton
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Posted 1 year ago
i went through the tests and was advised that i was suitable for lens replacement. on the day of the operation, my surgeon advised me that he didnt believe it was in my best interests which i respected. I had paid £7,200 in advance. My problem has been communication in relation to getting my money returned. I was told on the day to give it two weeks and if I had not heard anything to call. I called after two weeks and was told to wait another two weeks. When I pressed for clarity that it would be a full refund I was told to just wait. I accept processing refunds takes time, but a month is stretching it and not knowing the amount is also unreasonable. Currently I am none the wiser on how this will progress.
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Posted 1 year ago
Delivery of lenses always takes around 2 weeks! Ridiculous
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Posted 1 year ago
Untrustworthy take your money then won’t return it for a month surgeon at Cambridge refused op after keeping me waiting’s over an hour with no valid reason can’t go elsewhere as their holding my money 30 year career over seeking legal advice
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Posted 1 year ago
Optical Express is rated 4.7 based on 4,200 reviews