Optilabs Reviews 159

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Considering 100 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the products, highlighting their durability and suitability for various sports and activities. Many people appreciate the efficient service, from the ordering process to quick delivery, and find the "try before you buy" option very helpful for selecting frames. Some people were dissatisfied with the quality of the frames, mentioning that lenses easily popped out and suggesting they felt inexpensive. A few other people also felt that the online ordering system could be improved to better handle specific prescription requirements, and some noted a lack of instructions for changing lenses.

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Quality

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Company details

  1. Optician
  2. Glasses Store

Written by the company

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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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being able to send for the frames in…

Being able to send for the frames in advance to check. Advice received when I phoned the company. Speed of delivery on both occasions. Sunglasses exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks.

13 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Ian,
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad the frame try-on and advice over the phone were helpful, and that your sunglasses turned out just right. Great to hear delivery was quick too! We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don’t Stop Playing, Visit Optilabs!

Ordering most products online, in particular prescription spectacles, can leave a sense of uncertainty and doubt.

Optilabs received my order for distance spectacles in order to permit my love of lawn bowls, both indoors & out. As is often the case with my online purchases, I’m not always clear to exactly what I require.

Optilabs noticed an inconsistency with my order and persevered to contact me prior to proceeding with the order. The new glasses arrived today and also delivered a spectacular sense of optimism for tonight’s match.

Be pleased to understand that the entire interaction with Optilabs from ordering to delivery, to visual improvement was laced with enviable degrees of confidence, manner, attitude, diligence, enthusiasm and care which may shame other providers.

Many thanks!

12 September 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Good evening Mr Campbell,
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your new spectacles are already making a positive difference for you, both on and off the bowls green. Our team always aims to provide not just quality eyewear but also attentive support throughout the process, so it’s wonderful to know that our efforts to clarify your order gave you confidence in the final result. Your kind words about our diligence, care, and enthusiasm mean a great deal to us, and we’ll be sure to share them with the whole team. We wish you the very best of luck in your upcoming matches and look forward to helping you again in the future.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product with fantastic vision…

Excellent product with fantastic vision and stylish to boot. Very good service too- they rang me to clarify some of my measurements which I thought was particularly good

11 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Good evening,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the product and our service. It’s always important to us to make sure everything is just right, so we’re glad our follow-up on your measurements was helpful. We really appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great fishing specs

Efficient ordering process. Good communications. I had a few pairs of Optilabs specs for fishing and for running over the last 20+ years. Always great service and good products.

20 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal customer over the past 20+ years! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve consistently enjoyed both our products and service. It means a lot to us that you’ve trusted Optilabs for your fishing and running specs, and we look forward to continuing to support you for many more adventures ahead.Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Advice given to me when contacting them…

Advice given to me when contacting them via phone about purchasing prescription cycling glasses was excellent. I didn't feel pressured into making a purchase at that time. Shortly after that I placed an order which I received within two weeks, very good service.

7 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Larkins,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that our team was able to offer helpful advice without any pressure — that’s exactly the kind of service we aim for. 😊

We’re also glad your order arrived quickly and that you’re happy with the service. We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Optilabs

Many thanks for your email and very kind words. I do hope you continue to enjoy them. Please feel free to contact me personally if I can ever be of any help.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great set of glasses

Great set of glasses , delivered quickly

12 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Maclean,
Many thanks for your review. I hope you continue to enjoy them.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Optilabs rang me on the day I placed the order to check if I was the person who previously ordered a set of sunglasses 20 years ago from a different address. The glasses arrived within a few days, well within the 10 day turnaround quoted. Excellent customer service, a joy to speak with a person, a refreshing change from the current norm of AI provided “customer service”.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Hambly,
Many thanks for your review and very kind words. We believe AI will never replace good old fashioned personal contact. I do hope you continue to enjoy them. Please feel free to contact me personally if I can ever be of any help.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant online experience

Brilliant online experience from start to finish. I have a high astigmatism correction which many stores couldn't provide for wrap-around styles. Trial frames a great idea and final prescription polarised lenses gave perfect vision.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Neil,
So glad you are pleased. Thank you so much for your kind remarks.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything went smoothly

Everything went smoothly, I like the three frames pre fit, and the easy process through out, and of course the good price.

14 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Flatman,
Many thank for the kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy them.
Tony

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service - thank you

11 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Thompson,
Thank you for your kind remarks.
I hope you continue to enjoy them.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service...

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 informed decision ahead of buying.
Then, when thin lenses not available in time required, have provided me with thicker lenses for my needs now, whilst continuing to source thin lenses to swap later. Couldn't have asked for more.

8 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Prichard,
Thank you so much for your very kind remarks. I will show the to the whole team, I know they will be delighted, as I am.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New cycling specs

I was sceptical about ordering glasses on line but am happy I did.
Ordering was easy, my new specs arrived well within the 14 days. They fit well, which was my major concern about purchasing on line (I ordered a pair which stated 'for smaller, narrow faces'). They are comfortable, my vision in them is good and they seem good quality. Thankyou

8 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Jeanette,
Thank you so much for your very kind words.
I am very pleased your experience was positive. In the meantime I hope you enjoy your new sports glasses.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order was quickly prepared and…

Order was quickly prepared and dispatched.

Loved the option of being able to talk to someone about the options as opposed to an automated AI.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Caraher,
Thank you for your kind message. I am delighted you were happy with our advice and hope you continue to enjoy your new Sports Glasses.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product choice

Good product choice, knowledgeable customer service and great turn round time.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Deborah,
Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy your new Sports Glasses.
Please do contact use if we can ever be of further help.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm in a hurry but they're very worth the money.

Excellent product and service. Comprehensive advice over the phone when I needed it. Got cycling specs and went for bi-focals, I can read the Garmin again!

5 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Mr Nadir,
Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad the bifocals have proved useful.
I hope you continue to enjoy wearing them.
Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best wrap-around cycling glasses I have…

Best wrap-around cycling glasses I have tried. Varifocal and Reactolite lenses. Service and advice, second to none.

1 August 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hello Martin,
Thank you so much for those kind words. I will pass on your comments to everyone…I know they will be delighted. In the meantime I hope you continue to enjoy them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent wrap around bifocal glasses.

Finally managed to find someone making direct glazed wrap-around photochromic bifocals for cycling. (Didn't want varifocals due to lateral distortion inherent in that type of lens).

Optically excellent. First pair arrived with a slightly twisted frame, but these were replaced by return of post. Replacements are spot on.

Just wish they were available in a half frame design.

27 July 2025
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Reply from Optilabs

Hi James,
Thank you very much for your kind message.
Tony

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