What a fantastic experience
I'd been trying (and failing) to find an opticians that offered the level of professionalism and customer care that I'd received over decades from Charnley's in Leamington Spa, after their closure. I'd tried a couple of opticians since they closed but hadn't been happy with either...until I popped into Grey's Opticians in Regent Street, Leamington Spa. I'm so pleased I did!
I popped in for a reccy, and the lovely, friendly and knowledgeable staff offered their time and patience, listening to the problems I'd been encountering and offering advice, with no obligation. I was so impressed, I booked an eye test, and the service and care I received throughout the test and the subsequent help with choosing new frames and lenses, has been the best experience I've had.
Time was taken by the optician to listen to why I felt my eyes had changed and why I felt I needed a new pair of glasses, which was then followed up by the patience, time and knowledgeable guidance I received when looking for a suitable pair of frames. You might think this is simply a question of what I liked, but no, there's more to it than that - and that's where other opticians had failed me. The size and style of frame must first fit the face - I'd had so many pairs of glasses that I'd liked that clearly weren't the right size or fit for my face because I'd ended up going back regularly to get them adjusted. If you find a pair that fits, then they shouldn't require endless adjustment, and that's where Grey's expertise came to help me.
They helped find suitable frames from which I picked the ones I liked (and there were many). They also took time to explain the different makes of lenses and the different levels of lenses available to me, so I could make an informed decision.
The result...well I couldn't be more happy! What a difference! From the moment I put on my new pair of glasses I was amazed at the difference! The prescription, the style of frame, the fit of the frame and the type of lenses have all provided me with the most comfortable pair of glasses I've had in years.
I honestly highly recommend Grey's Optician's in Leamington for the level of expertise and the genuine care I received. This is a long review because finding a good optician has been a long time coming for me and I'm over the moon that I've now found one.
February 3, 2026
Unprompted review