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Our three branches are now back open for advanced booking only appointments (no walk-in appointments). We follow strict guidelines to help keep all our customers safe. Get in touch to book an appointment by phone or email.

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Welcome to Ideal Eyes, an independent Optician based in Oxford

Ideal Eyes has been a trusted provider of eyecare in Oxford since 1990. We have three branches; Summertown, Botley and Cowley, all providing optometry services and dispensing advice.

We offer standard and advanced eye tests and a wide choice of frames and lenses to suit all tastes and budgets

Read about the eye tests available, the brands of frames we stock, our advanced lenses on offer as well as our direct contact lens service.

Two-for-one, concessions, great offers, all year round

If you need a spare pair of glasses, prescription sunglasses or are a student or senior citizen we always have a great offer to ensure you have everything you need.

Special Offers

We run special offers that are always being updated – please ask in store

20% off the ticket price for under 16's and students in full time education*

*Terms and conditions apply, please ask in store for details

20% off the ticket price for the over 60's

20% off the ticket price (standard frames and single vison lenses) for the over 60's

Designer prescription sunglasses

Choose from our designer range or add tinted lenses to your frames as part of our free spare pair offer (conditions apply).

Free spare pair, sunnies or standard

Choose a free pair from our selected ranges, when you choose spectacles with a ticket price of £99.95 or above.

Two-for-one offers

Take advantage of our two-for-one offers on single vision, varifocals and bifocals from our selected ranges for adults, kids and teens

Spectacle frames

From designer names to budget spectacles, our fully trained dispensing opticians will help you choose the frame to suit.

Choosing the correct frames takes time, and we’ll give you all the time you need.

Designer Glasses Frames

Ideal Eyes stocks a wide and varied range of designer brands; Chanel, Oakley and Rayban to name but a few. Our selection is refreshed every three months to ensure the latest designs are on offer.

We also offer designer glasses for children and our expert staff are always on hand to help you make the right choice.

Lenses & coatings for glasses

Lifestyle has an effect on your choice of lens and coating. Ideal Eyes is able to offer you the latest lens technology and we'll take the time to guide you through the solutions available

Prescription Sunglasses

Choose designer sunglasses frames from Oakley, Rayban, Chanel, Bulgari, Christian Dior and many others, or take advantage of the free spare pair offer and select a quality unbranded frame for your new prescription sunglasses.

Transition or polarised lenses are also an option for your prescription sunnies, so why not ask our dispensing optician about the suitability for you and your lifestyle and sporting activities, during your consultation?

Contact Lenses

Our pay monthly contact lens scheme provides a full service; eye exams, check-ups and emergency appointments

A ‘try before you buy’ service is available before you make a final decision. Choose from dailies or monthlies, postal delivery or collection in person and a range of payment options.

We'll make it easy to switch to us from your current provider.

Regular eye tests are important to maintain the health of your eyes and to achieve the best standard of vision for you always.

Your Optometrist will advise you how often you should have your eyes tested.

If you are aged 16 or under, or over 60 your eye test may be free on the NHS. There are several other categories of people who also qualify. Click here to visit the NHS website find out more or call us at any of our practices for advice.