Online Opticians UK Reviews 3,994

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 254 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the quality of the products, noting that the glasses are well-made and the lenses are excellent. Many also highlight the positive service experience, finding the ordering process straightforward and appreciating the helpful guides and information provided. Reviewers often mention the efficiency of the dispatch and delivery service, with many receiving their orders within a reasonable timeframe. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, reporting delays and a lack of updates on their orders. A few people also encountered problems with damaged lenses or incorrect prescriptions, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the company's responsiveness when issues arose.

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This company offered a frame I liked & lenses I needed at a reasonable price. Other suppliers seem to have doubled their prices in recent times. Delivery was less than a fortnight which was fine. The... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There were lots options available to select from and pretty straightforward to order. I made a couple of errors with the specific lens details and was contacted quickly to supply more details. The man... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really nice quality glasses that arrived on time (once I was able to clarify what that time was) The only criticism - make it clear what lenses have a longer lead time, I went for a blue light fi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My usual eye pro? Generic clear lenses I’d tape over my Rx glasses. Terrible. Switched to Bollé Baxter prescription and it’s like upgrading from iron sights to a red dot. The wrap frame and strap lock... See more


Company details

  1. Glasses Store

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All prices include the frame, single vision lenses, coatings, a stylish hard case and a microfibre cloth. 30 day Refunds - 100% money back guarantee. 12 months frame and lens warranty. Free postage on orders over £64.95. Savings of up to 80% rrp on the high St. All of our frames are C.E marked. Any information we process, including your personal or payment details, are received and encrypted using a 256 bit secure server. This is the highest level of security protection available. 100% safe and secure payment process using Sage pay or Pay Pal. We do not sell, share, or pass on any of our customers personal details to any third parties.


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service and price

November 19, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Thank you for your excellent review, we appreciate the comments & the time you have taken with your feedback, regards, OOUK

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good safety glasses

Good product

November 18, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Thank you for your excellent review, we appreciate the comments & the time you have taken with your feedback, regards, OOUK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love them

I absolutely love them, they fit great ,wish I would have had them with light reactors now .Oh well when I have my next pair I will have them included, plus I think it's called blue light

November 18, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Thank you for your excellent review, we appreciate the comments & the time you have taken with your feedback, regards, OOUK

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered glasses they have not turned…

I ordered glasses they have not turned up after a month
They don’t answer the phone or reply to e mails anymore
It could be a scam

November 19, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Hi David,
I can confirm your order was delivered on 24/11/2025, as acknowledge by yourself in an email.
If you wish to update your review to reflect that we would be grateful,
Kind regards
Online Opticians UK

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware, takes an age and they do not communicate.

Buyer beware, purchased two weeks ago, website said 3-5 days, they eventually replied and said that it takes up to two weeks (small print I guess), I was told they would be sent out either last Friday or yesterday and that there would be an email, they failed to do so. They also have not updated their order which still shows it has not been processed despite them assuring me it has been. The phone number just goes to answer machine which they do not reply to, also they occasionally reply to emails but you have to just keep sending them to get a chance at a reply.
If you do not mind waiting weeks to months (see some reviews here) with little to no communication or updates, then this is the place to come.
I wouldn’t have minded the speed if there had been updates and I really really do not like to be lied to (promised dispatch by yesterday). Just go elsewhere, even if it costs just a little bit more, you won’t regret it,

November 3, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Hi Chris, we don't normally respond to customers with 'creative writing skills' but also, we don't appreciate half-truths, so I will address your comments with facts:
You ordered glasses with thin/high index lenses on the 3rd November 2025. Your 1st email querying delivery was on Thurs 6th Nov - we replied to you within 2 hours stating an expected delivery of 2 weeks & why it is so.
Your 2nd email was on Sun 9th Nov late afternoon, we are closed on Sundays but replied to you midday Monday 10th Nov, stating a similar reply as above.
Your 3rd email was on the Thurs 14th Nov - we replied within 45 minutes, with a similar reply again.
All your emails had fast replies with clear details of expected delivery of approximately 2 weeks with many links to such delivery details on various pages on the website.
I can also confirm, as you already know, the order was delivered on Nov 18th 2025 - the same day you wrote this nonsense review, delivered in only 12 working days.
And, as you haven't returned them, we will assume you are 'happy' with them. Addressing your comment - 'website said '3-5 day'….(small print I guess)'. Here's the actual full sentence of which you edited most of it out for what I can only assume was for dramatic effect.
Delivery: We will dispatch your glasses within 3-5 working days, complex prescriptions or lens requirements may take up to 14 working days for delivery. This sentence is written on every single frame page, including the one you ordered from, no small print, as you can see, 1 long easy to read sentence.
Referring to the basic tone of your review, I think I've covered enough of your 'feedback' However, it’s clear your comments don't reflect the actual version of events which I find quite unfair to say the least/unlawful at worst. You should also be aware that is against the law to make untrue comments in a review/online, and I would advise you to think twice in future and be mindful that you may find yourself facing legal action for making false statements. If you can't state the actual facts, don't say anything at all.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON’T USE - skipped court mediation - court next

UPDATE: The court scheduled mandatory mediation as part of my claim. Online Opticians UK did not attend the mediation session. The matter has now been listed for a court hearing in June 2026. I made multiple reasonable offers to settle out of court, all of which were rejected without any counter‑proposal.

REVIEW: I sent my glasses to Online Opticians UK for reglazing. The company acknowledged an error with the lenses and agreed in writing to correct it. I returned my frames as instructed.

I was told the corrected glasses had been dispatched by Royal Mail 24‑hour tracked delivery and should have arrived by 16 October 2025. I did not receive them. No tracking number for the corrective dispatch was provided despite repeated requests.

Royal Mail has confirmed in writing that there is no further information on the tracking for this shipment and that, because it was sent on a business account, only the sender can make enquiries or claims. The tracking shows mid‑network movement only and no delivery or attempted‑delivery events.

The company promised a refund in writing, but it was not provided. After multiple attempts to resolve the matter directly — including calls, emails, and a formal pre‑action letter — I was unable to reach a resolution and issued a county court claim.

My frames were not returned, a promised refund was not paid, and my efforts to resolve this were met with no substantive engagement on the evidence or the claim.

I would recommend keeping clear records of all communications, tracking, and transactions if you use this service.

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Note this person has left - 12 x 1 star reviews -
All pretty much stating poor service & him taking legal action - make your own mind up about this individuals veracity - we won't waste any time on the reply but others have and they typically dispute his version of events, as do we, usual half truth 1 star reviewer

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good website, easy to order. Glasses arrived within 2 weeks of ordering. Glasses are good quality and as per prescription. Very happy!

November 14, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well what can I say

Well what can I say ! This company is awful, ordered glasses ( just for reading so nothing special) waited 6 weeks, still no glasses. Emailed and called loads of times, finally got a reply and said they would be ready in 3 days….. still didn’t turn up. Another week trying to get them to reply via email. Cancelled order and the said money would be refunded on the Friday, 3 weeks later nothing , not replying to my emails.
Had to get Natwest to step in and get my money back !
STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY 😡
Reckon most of the positive reviews are fake

September 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

UPDATE!!! I had to get in touch with my bank to get a charge back that’s how I got my refund !

Do not use this company they reglazed my own glasses received them and can’t read out of them after numerous emails phone calls over 3 weeks still no contact to rectify or refund, they basically just take your money if you have a problem !! Nobody answers the phone or emails whatsoever! That says it all !!!

October 17, 2025
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Reply from Online Opticians UK

Hi,
I can confirm the refund was completed some weeks ago, if you wish to update your review to reflect that we would be grateful,
Kind regards
Online Opticians UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Game changing eye protection!

My usual eye pro? Generic clear lenses I’d tape over my Rx glasses. Terrible. Switched to Bollé Baxter prescription and it’s like upgrading from iron sights to a red dot. The wrap frame and strap lock in place under recoil, Phantom lenses adapt to indoor/outdoor bays, and the foam seal blocks blowback. Delivered fast with my exact PD. No more guessing targets at 25 yards. Bollé provided the best Rx shooting option—hands down.

November 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got outstanding customer care from…

I got outstanding customer care from this company. I ordered glasses that I thought were next-day dispatch, but they were not. I was going on holidays in a couple of days and contacted them to see if I could get the glasses before then. They not only arranged this but also did not charge me any extra. I will be using them again.

October 8, 2025
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