Eye tests
What we do
- 01Sight tests
- Computerised measurement and a full refraction, with the health of the eye checked and your prescription explained.
- 02Prescription glasses
- Frames and lenses made to your prescription, measured and fitted on your face.
- 03Single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses
- Explained honestly, including which one is worth the money for you.
- 04Contact lenses
- Fitting, teaching and a trial pair before you commit — daily, monthly and toric for astigmatism.
- 05Lens coatings and tints
- Anti-reflection, scratch-resistant, photochromic and blue-light filters.
- 06Children's eyes
- Tests for children who cannot yet read a chart, and frames that survive them.
- 07Driving and screens
- Lenses for night driving and for a working day spent at a monitor.
- 08Prescription sunglasses
- Tinted or polarised, in your prescription, for people who find bright days hard.
- 09Reading glasses
- For the age when small print starts moving further away.
- 10Repairs and adjustments
- Screws, arms, hinges and nose pads — bring them in, wherever they came from.
- 11Dry and tired eyes
- Advice and drops for eyes that sting by the afternoon.
Buy from us
A few things people ask for, paid for here and collected or delivered.
- Gift card€30
- Electric toothbrushThe one we recommend — €59
- Whitening top-up kitFor between visits — €45
- Children's kitBrush, timer and chart — €18
Your sight test
About half an hour, and nothing you need to prepare.
- Step 1
A few questions
Your eyes, your health, and what you use them for all day.
- Step 2
The test
Your prescription measured, and the health of your eyes looked at too.
- Step 3
The result explained
Whether anything has changed, and what it means for you.
- Step 4
Frames and lenses
Measured, tried on without hurry, and no pressure to buy.
Questions people ask
How often should I have my eyes tested?
Every two years for most adults, every year for children and for anybody we have asked to come back sooner.
Do I have to buy glasses here?
No. You get your prescription to take away, and you are welcome to think about it.
How long do glasses take?
Usually a few working days. Varifocals and stronger prescriptions take a little longer, and we will say so when you order.
Can you use my own frames?
Often, yes, if they are sound. Bring them and we will tell you honestly before we touch them.
Are varifocals worth it?
For some people, yes; for others two pairs work better and cost less. We will tell you which you are.
My child squints at the television.
Bring them in. Tests for children are quick, and nothing has to be read aloud.