Just ordered my third pair of cycling glasses through Optilabs. Variable tint, strong prescription and even varifocal has caused them no problems, at a reasonable price. Quick turnaround (no slower th... See more
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I've been really pleased with the service provided, massively helpful to try frame before buying, sensible and helpful conversations around lens types, pros and cons, all of which allowed me to make... See more
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Have bought several pairs of prescription shooting glasses from them over the years, excellent products and customer support. Their CEO phoned me on a Sunday regarding a query about frame fit on a n... See more
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Purchased prescription cycling glasses and very happy with them. Order processed and delivered quickly. Prescription insert sent back, after a helpful phone call, to have an adjustment made to distanc... See more
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With over 50 years experience, Optilabs are an independent optician and one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of prescription sports glasses. They manufacture all their lenses from their dedicated showroom and laboratory in South London. Customers can shop online or visit the showroom. Optilabs can provide glasses with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses. They can also help customers with a very strong prescription. Optilabs can provide eye-tests and a full range of opthalmic services from their showroom in Croydon. Their on-site lens lab can also reglaze your old or damaged lenses to give new life to a favourite pair of glasses. Optilabs are renowned for their superb customer service so please get in touch if you have any questions regarding their products or your specific requirements.
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Stafford Road 109, CR0 4NN, Croydon, United Kingdom
- 02086865708
- sales@optilabs.com, labs@optilabs.com
- www.optilabs.com
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A super company to deal with
A super company to deal with, very obliging and helpful.
Fast delivery and I love my new shooting glasses!
20 October 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Dave,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review — we’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that you love your new shooting glasses! It was a pleasure to help.
If you happen to take any photos wearing them during your shooting sessions, we’d love to see them. Customer photos really help others understand how the glasses perform in real conditions.
Very fast production of my cycling…
Very fast production of my cycling sunglasses and I've been wearing them on every ride since. Perfect prescription
27 October 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your cycling sunglasses were produced quickly and that the prescription is working perfectly for you. It’s great to know they’ve become part of every ride!
If you have any photos of yourself wearing them during your rides or sporting activities, we’d love to see them. Customer photos really help others choose with confidence.
Thanks again for your support!
Satisfied customer- as always
I have used Optilabs for many years now, from having new lenses in my old favourite frames to cycling glasses.
I have bought sports glasses from Optilabs in the past for sports such as dodgeball- all have been tough enough to take on the task that I bought them for. I recently became a Raquetball player and I was entered into a tournament- I needed a pair of strong, lightweight and reliable glasses, Optilabs didn’t disappoint. Great product and I look even better on court.
24 October 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve trusted Optilabs over the years — from updating your favourite frames to equipping you with cycling and dodgeball glasses. It’s great to know that everything has stood up to the challenge each sport brings.
We’re especially pleased that your new racquetball glasses performed just as you needed for your tournament — strong, lightweight, and reliable. And hearing that they make you look even better on court is the icing on the cake!
Thanks again for your continued trust in Optilabs!
Reply from Optilabs
Thank you so much for your kind words — we really appreciate your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you were happy with the service.
All Good!
Have bought several pairs of prescription shooting glasses from them over the years, excellent products and customer support. Their CEO phoned me on a Sunday regarding a query about frame fit on a new (prescription) pair that didn't fit 100%, so I'd asked if they could be adjusted. He arranged their return, recommended a different frame style and got them back to me in about ten days - totally FOC! Problem solved!
Excellent products, service and value!
1 October 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Robert,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for being such a loyal customer over the years! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with your prescription shooting glasses and the service you received — we always aim to go the extra mile to make sure everything fits perfectly.
We’d also love to see your glasses in action! If you have any photos of you wearing them while shooting or training, please feel free to share them with us — it’s always great to see our eyewear being put to good use.
Tony.
Great pair of cycling glasses
Great pair of prescription cycling classes.Told them I needed them within a week and they delivered in 5 days. Brilliant
2 October 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello John,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear your prescription cycling glasses arrived on time and that you’re happy with them. 🚴♂️😎
If you have any photos of you wearing them out on your rides, we’d love to see! Feel free to share them with us or tag us on social media — it’s always great to see our eyewear in action!
Tony.
Great service, great product
Everyone I spoke to was very helpful, glasses delivered and very pleased with them
19 September 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found our team helpful and that you’re pleased with your new glasses. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to hear from you again soon! 👓😊
Tony.
Shooting specs
Good quality shooting specs, very prompt service and delivery, delivered as stated, not to expensive, really pleased.
21 September 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Deb,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you’re pleased with the quality and service. It’s great to know your order arrived promptly and met your expectations. We really appreciate your support!
Tony.
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Markus,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the lenses worked great for you, even with the challenging prescription. We really appreciate your trust in our products and hope we can help again.
Tony.
Great product with good low touch…
Great product with good low touch service. Good website
18 September 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Alan,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our product and found our website and service easy to use. Your support means a lot!
Tony.
Long term customer
Long term customer. Great quality glasses with a variety of frames - but more importantly they are made for sporting applications ( for me, shooting) and have thickened / Perspex shatterproof lenses. I wouldn’t hesitate ( and have recommended my friends & family ) to use them. The frames are very durable and I’ve recently had a set refurbished due to
Perscription change, and the cost was very reasonable.
15 September 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Ken,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you took the time to share your experience. Just to clarify, the lenses used are CR39 extra-thick lenses, not Perspex. These provide excellent optical quality and durability. We appreciate your support and are always here if you have any further questions or need assistance.
Tony.
Efficient, would use again
Very efficient despatch of sample glasses, and very easy return. Equally efficient despatch of my subsequently ordered glasses. All seems well with them.
27 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Keith,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear everything went smoothly with both your sample and your order, and that you’re happy with your new glasses. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Tony.
Really simple to order online
Really simple to order online, nice and clear as to what is required from me to progress the order.
27 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Daryl,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found our online ordering process simple and clear. Making things easy for our customers is always our goal, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Tony.
Product was fine but no instructions…
Product was fine but no instructions supplied, had to make two telephone calls to determine correct way to change lenses etc. a bit of a fiddle to do and then they need cleaning to remove all the fingerprints.
28 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Thanks so much for your review! We’re really pleased you’re happy with the product, but we’re sorry it was a bit of a hassle working out how to change the lenses.
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Michael,
Thank you for the kind words! We’re delighted you’re happy with the service and your new glasses. 👓✨
Tony.
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Peter,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you’re happy with our service, design, and optics. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again.
Tony.
Needed a second pair of glasses for the…
Needed a second pair of glasses for the car. Optilabs system is so easy to use. The glasses arrive a week later. All at a price that was very competitive.
27 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Keith,
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you found our system easy to use and that your glasses arrived quickly. It’s great to know you’re happy with both the convenience and the value. Enjoy your new pair, and we’ll be here whenever you need us again!
Tony.
Really strong light frames
Really strong light frames, quality lens, easy to order and prompt delivery.
26 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Nigel,
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad you’re enjoying the lightweight frames and quality lenses, and it’s great to know your order arrived quickly. We appreciate your support!
Tony.
My second pair of cycling glasses from Optilabs
My second pair of cycling glasses from Optilabs. For direct glazed wrap-around prescription glasses Optilabs are the best. Transitions is a worthwhile upgrade as they work in all conditions without needing a second pair.
23 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hi Steve
Thanks so much for coming back for a second pair! Great to hear you’re loving the wrap-around prescription lenses and finding the Transitions upgrade so useful. We really appreciate your support!
Tony.
A really good product
A really good product along with an excellent service, I liked that I could try before buying, and delivery was quicker than expected.
23 August 2025
Reply from Optilabs
Hello Alan,
Thanks a lot for your lovely feedback! So glad you enjoyed the try-before-you-buy and that your order got to you quicker than expected. Really happy you’re pleased with both the product and service!”
Tony.
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