Bowden Opticians Reviews 31

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience throughout buying glasses online. Mark was very helpful and quick to respond. Excellent prices and service, I would highly recommended Bowden opticians..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic opticians, I bought a pair online in December that were unbeatable in price. My daughter liked them so much I ordered her some. Mark the owner is lovely and the customer service was amazing,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish even when I didn’t like my frames, which i returned and ordered completely different frames. No problems at all and new glasses returned within 4 day... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had very good service from this company (Mark especially). Replied to my messages straight away and the frames, (which were in limited supply elsewhere as they have probably been discontinued by the... See more

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service, great price, great communication

Great service, they found the frames that I wanted, the last one in stock somewhere. The lenses are half price of what I would pay here in Holland and great quality. And Mark was very helpful, easy to communicate with and fantastic help with the customs process.
I'll be back!

July 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would use again.

Had very good service from this company (Mark especially). Replied to my messages straight away and the frames, (which were in limited supply elsewhere as they have probably been discontinued by the original manufacturer) were in stock here. Sent quickly in the post and arrived the next day. Thank you.

May 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly

Friendly, personal service and competitively priced. Both pairs of spectacles were absolutely perfect. 10/10

March 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Broken frame on glasses

Amazing customer service- the frame on my glasses broke and Mark at Bowden replaced the frames and returned my glasses to me like new within a week at no charge- very happy

February 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience throughout

Great experience throughout buying glasses online. Mark was responsive, friendly and helpful. Excellent prices and service - thoroughly recommended!

February 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic opticians

Fantastic opticians, I bought a pair online in December that were unbeatable in price. My daughter liked them so much I ordered her some. Mark the owner is lovely and the customer service was amazing, staff are very professional and friendly. I will definitely be using them again in the future. We’re both very happy with our new designer frames!

February 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service and product.

Fantastic service! Found the spectacles I wanted at a fraction of price elsewhere. Messaged me as soon as I placed my order. So helpful in measuring advice at home. Arrived, perfect in less than a week to the North of Ireland. Delighted with my purchase. Have recommended to friends and family. Will definitely be back online again. Fantastic 🌟

October 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Bowden Opticians had a frame that I had seen online but my local optician didn't stock. I ordered two variations from Bowden, but unfortunately, they didn't suit my face and I had to return them. Bowden Opticians couldn't of been more helpful, they were fantastic with communication and refunded me quickly and with no fuss. Very good company.

September 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer service ever

A few months ago, I ordered a pair of glasses with the prescription given to me with an eye test from Specsavers, when I received the glasses and couldn’t see, I explained to That I thought the prescription was wrong, but not on his end. I went for a retest and got the right prescription and Mark changed the lenses for me, free of charge.
I was able to get them redelivered within three working days, so that I could catch them for my flight, as I stressed how important this was to me.
I also wanted to change the colour of my frames and Mark let me know he could do this for me, without an issue.
Spectacular customer service, unlike anything I have experienced before.
In future, I plan to order all my glasses from him spectacular service, I am ever grateful.

March 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible and fast delivery

Ordered snooker glasses with prescription, from ordering to delivery was incredibly fast. Less than the time states on delivery page.
Glasses look and feel brilliant and I will 100% buy again and recommend to friends who also play.

February 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

Fantastic service. Do not hesitate to buy from Mark. He will do everything in his power to ensure you have a great buying experience.
The big chains CANNOT top his customer service!

October 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heads Up Snooker + Pool Players…

This is a big heads up to all snooker and pool players countrywide because I cannot praise Bowdens enough. The only problem for me like another customer’s review, was that I had already purchased my distance and readers from a High Street store. However, I was recommended to Mark at Bowdens for a pair of glasses as I play the American disciplines of pool every week and when the edges of the balls are blurred then it becomes tough! Within the week I had chosen the frames I wanted {and Mark has quite a range to choose from} and delivered without a hitch. It was an absolute pleasure doing business with Mark who I found to be very friendly, courteous, polite yet still maintained his professionalism throughout the transaction which was superb. He doesn’t know this yet but I have a condition that requires me to wear prescription sunglasses for driving so I will be giving him that to do next week and next year Bowdens can have all my business. I’m only sorry I did not find them sooner and would I recommend the service to others? In a heartbeat, that is a most definitely a huge yes from me. Thank you so much for everything Mark. 5* and 10/10
Best regards, Dr.Ted

September 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

fantastic service

fantastic service - cant fault Mark and the staff - assured and swift service - would highly recommend - great product delivered on time - brilliant!

July 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

I agree with the other reviews that the service from Mark is absolutely fantastic and the spectacles are great as well. Excellent and thoroughly recommended.

August 4, 2023
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