Business Details
Expert Eye Care & Designer Eyewear in Upminster
James Read Opticians has been dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and eyewear solutions since its establishment. Our team of qualified professionals utilises the latest technology to ensure accurate vision assessments and comprehensive eye health evaluations. We offer a wide range of designer spectacles, sunglasses, and contact lenses tailored to individual lifestyle needs. Our commitment to quality extends to advanced diagnostic services, including retinal photography for early detection of ocular conditions. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we provide expert guidance in selecting eyewear that combines functionality with fashion. Our services cater to all age groups, from children's vision care to specialised solutions for mature patients.We prioritise ongoing education about eye health, offering advice on nutrition, computer vision syndrome, and the impact of lifestyle choices on ocular wellbeing. Our store features collections from prestigious brands like Ray-Ban, Prada, and Tom Ford, ensuring access to the latest trends in eyewear design. We maintain partnerships with leading lens manufacturers to deliver cutting-edge optical technology. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalised service, ensuring each patient receives tailored recommendations and follow-up care.
Services
Eye Examinations
Designer Spectacles
Contact Lenses
Retinal Photography
Sunglasses
Varifocal Lenses
Bifocal Lenses
Sports Eyewear
Lens Replacement
Children's Eyewear
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic technology
- We provide retinal photography for detailed eye health assessments
- Our store features collections from prestigious eyewear brands
- Our opticians deliver personalised eyewear recommendations
- We cater to all age groups with specialised vision care
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye examinations utilise advanced technology to assess vision quality and eye health. The 25-minute tests include retinal photography for detailed internal eye analysis. Opticians provide step-by-step explanations while checking for conditions like astigmatism and presbyopia, ensuring accurate prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses.
Designer Spectacles
We offer premium designer spectacles from renowned brands including Ray-Ban, Prada, and Tom Ford. Our collection features frames for all styles and occasions, with expert fitting assistance. All designer frames include a 2-year manufacturing warranty and free aftercare for 12 months, ensuring long-term satisfaction with your eyewear purchase.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens assessments determine the most suitable options for individual vision needs. We provide fittings for daily, monthly, and multifocal lenses, including specialist solutions for astigmatism. Patients receive comprehensive instruction on proper lens care and handling during their 30-60 minute consultation session with our trained clinicians.
Retinal Photography
This advanced diagnostic service captures detailed images of the eye's internal structures for early condition detection. The non-invasive procedure forms part of our standard eye examinations, enabling year-on-year comparisons to monitor eye health changes. It helps identify potential issues like macular degeneration and glaucoma at treatable stages.
Children's Eyewear
Specialised eyewear solutions for children from infancy to adolescence. Our durable frames include popular brands like Ray-Ban Junior and Ralph Lauren Polo Prep. The service includes expert fittings for active lifestyles, with sports-specific options available for various activities. All children's glasses come with appropriate warranties and adjustment guarantees.
Questions
How do I book an eye examination?
Contact us via phone at 01708 221086 to schedule an appointment. Our staff will help find a suitable time for your comprehensive eye test.
What brands of eyewear do you stock?
We carry designer brands including Ray-Ban, Prada, Tom Ford, Bvlgari, and Michael Kors, offering both contemporary and classic styles in spectacles and sunglasses.
Are eye examinations available for children?
We offer specialist eye tests for children from age 3 upwards, with experienced opticians ensuring comfortable and accurate assessments for young patients.
What lens options are available?
We provide single vision, varifocal, bifocal, and photochromic lenses from leading manufacturers like Nikon and Essilor, with various coatings and tints available.
Do you offer aftercare services?
All designer frames include 12 months of free aftercare, covering adjustments and checks to ensure continued comfort and optimal performance of your eyewear.
Reviews (5)
T. Bartolo
Jan 19, 2022
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Optimist was brilliant and very friendly. Wanted some frames I'd seen in boots but was told boots sell old stock and so couldn't be ordered in. Ended up picking some designer Bvlgari glasses and placed an order at 350+ for reading prescription. Went to check them online and found them to be old clearance range online selling for around 110! Needless to say I cancelled my order as didn't appreciate the dishonest selling tactic, especially after slating boots.
When asked for my DP measurement, staff refused to provide me with this as "not our policy" if not ordering from them even though they had it logged on the system and no skin off their nose to provide this information. Very petty! Appalling service and dishonest sales tactics.
When asked for my DP measurement, staff refused to provide me with this as "not our policy" if not ordering from them even though they had it logged on the system and no skin off their nose to provide this information. Very petty! Appalling service and dishonest sales tactics.
H. Billington
Oct 14, 2020
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Very helpful staff with a great range of frames to choose from and able to order in different colours swiftly. Highly recommend their great customer service.
Jerry W.
Aug 29, 2020
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Went for my eye test yesterday. Great experience. The optometrist gave a clear explanation and feedback as he went through the various tests. Best bit of all - the eye pressure test is now done with a new device that doesn't require the puff of air.
Hiffzur Rehman
May 14, 2019
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I like the professional eye testing services they have offered and made my prescription sports glasses. Very happy.
U. H.
Jan 22, 2017
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The owners are great people, all the staff are lovely and friendly, the range of glasses and contact lenses are fantastic, and the prices are unbeatable! What more could you ask for in an opticians?
