Good but over priced (Dolland & Aitchison)

Member Name: Claribella

Product:	Dolland & Aitchison
Date:	28/10/09 (65 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Professional service

Disadvantages: over priced

Just lately my eyes have been hurting and things have been a tad bit blurry so I thought I'd book myself an eye test. I was very blessed to receive a leaflet through the door for a free eye test (normally £27) from Dolland and Aitchison so decided to go ahead with it.

I used their website to book my test which was really easy to do. I gave some details including who I was, where I lived and when I would prefer my appointment to be and the site informed me that I would receive a call the end of the phone was polite and made sure I knew where they were.

At the start of the test I had to put on some strange looking goggles and the guy kept changing the lenses before I could finally see the letters that were on a screen in front of me.

At the end of the test the man informed me that I did need glasses and that I had a stigmatism and I was handed my prescription. I was then handed over to another member of staff who took my voucher for the eye test and asked if I wanted help choosing some glasses.

I have to say that I was really impressed with the whole experience. The décor was very professional and so were the staff. They were very friendly and willing to help and the optician who took me for my test was very through and explained everything in a basic and step by step process having said that I did feel that the whole thing was a little robotic and not very personal.

I didn't actually purchase ab pair of glasses from the range because I was really put off by the prices. I know glasses are fairly expensive but I was informed that the lenses alone would cost me £90 and the frames start at £40. This was way above what Andrew paid for his new glasses so I decided to not only get a second opinion at his opticians but buy my glasses from them if I needed them. I did however take a look and I was blown away from the amount of frames that were on offer; from basic boring glasses to the more modern and named brands.

All in all the whole place is top notch even down the décor but the prices are high and this may put some people off.

Summary: Go somewhere cheaper