How Much Do Glasses Cost?
It's one of the most common questions we get asked.
We get it! The price of your new glasses can play an important part in your decision making.
While price isn’t the only consideration when choosing your perfect pair, it often influences the type of frame and lenses you might opt for.
That’s why, at Stanley Square Opticians, we offer a wide range of frames and lenses to help you discover the right glasses for your look, lifestyle, comfort, prescription, and budget
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions for your eyewear. Instead, go we the extra mile to provide you with better choice and tailored expert advice to help you make an informed decision.
Our goal is to empower you with all the information you need to make the right choice for your glasses. Your satisfaction is what matters most to us—whether you decide to purchase with us or not!
So to make things easier, we’ve created this guide to help you understand what you can expect to invest in new glasses.
Your Frames
The first step to your perfect glasses is finding the frames that suit you best.
Here at Stanley Square Opticians, we’re passionate about stylish, top-notch frames sourced from the best independent and designer brands worldwide.
Our wide collection of frames is carefully curated to give you standout options to suit your individual style, personality, face shape and features, comfort, lifestyle, and budget.
The frames in our collection start from just £150, giving you a broad choice of high-quality frames you won’t find elsewhere.
The majority of our frames are priced £195 and £495, featuring an exclusive range of distinctive, handmade and designer styles.
Looking for something truly exceptional? You’ll love our handpicked selection of unique statement pieces. Our most exclusive and luxurious frames are priced from £525 upwards.
Your Lenses
The next step is to select the ideal lenses for your new favourite pair.
It’s good to know that we only use lenses of the highest quality here at Stanley Square Opticians, ensure your glasses give you the clearest vision and optimal comfort.
Our lenses all come with premium coatings and guarantees, including anti-scratch, anti-glare, anti-smear and UV protection. This means you can trust that your lenses are designed to deliver exceptional performance and durability.
If you are a single vision glasses wearer, our lenses start at £100. From this point, you can choose the ideal grade and thinness of your lenses up to the best available (£500+).
If you are a varifocals glasses wearer, our lenses start at £285. Our range covers basic options, through to advanced varifocals made with cutting-edge technology for superior precision and comfort. You can also select the ideal grade and thinness of your lenses up to the best available (£810+).
Your 'Complete' New Glasses
With the diverse selection of frames and lenses on offer, here’s a summary of pricing for your new glasses here at Stanley Square Opticians
For straightforward glasses when function or a lower cost is a priority:
The investment in your new glasses will be £150 to £250+ for single vision, or £295 to £435 for varifocals.
Think feel-good, made-to-last glasses that’ll perfectly correct your vision—with our personal service, ongoing aftercare and Look & Feel Great Guarantee all included.
For unique glasses with distinctive style, designer edge and handcrafted quality:
The investment in your glasses will be £295 to £595+ for single vision, or £480 to £780+ for varifocals.
Imagine top-notch glasses that’ll make a remarkable style statement about your style with stunning design.
So Does This Mean Glasses Are Expensive?
The honest answer? It depends on how much your glasses matter to you!
Will you wear your glasses most days, possibly for years?
Are they an important part of your look and style, on when you’re out and about?
How do you want to feel when you wear your glasses?
Do you want the clearest, most comfortable vision for your daily life?
For some first-time clients here at Stanley Square Opticians, it can be that their investment in glasses is more than they’ve spent before.
It might be the case for you too. But you don’t have to settle for regular or common frames that are simply “okay”.
When you have glasses that you love wearing—ones that feel great, elevate your look, add to your style, and make your life easier—you’ll also feel like you’ve gotten a lot more value for your money.
What Do You Mean By "More Value"?
Glasses You’ll Love To Wear:
The right glasses have the power to make you look and feel amazing.
That’s why we offer handmade frames crafted by specialist eyewear designers, to give you the best choice of original style, superb comfort, perfect fit, long-lasting construction, and careful attention to detail.
Every frame in our collection is personally selected by us so your glasses are a worthy investment for years to come.
State Of The Art Lenses
Say goodbye to uncertainty when it comes to your the quality of your lenses. With our first-rate lenses and expert personal service, we ensure you’ll enjoy the clearest and most comfortable vision with your glasses.
Our Look & Feel Great Guarantee
We want you to enjoy your new glasses with confidence and complete peace of mind. So if you’re not totally sure for any reason, just bring them back within 30 days and we’ll change your frames, lenses, or both.
Ongoing Aftercare
We’ll also help you take care of your glasses for as long as you have them. Any time they need an adjustment or spruce-up, simply bring them back in for free servicing (along with a tea or coffee, if you like!)
Spread The Payments For Your Glasses (Interest-Free)
We think your perfect glasses should be affordable with payments made as easy as possible.
That’s why we offer you flexible payment plans, so you can get the glasses you want now and spread the payments.
Our plans are interest-free and flexible up to 10 months.
There aren’t any hidden costs, minimum amounts, credit checks, approval processes, or hassles to setup, either!
Just a stress-free way to choose your glasses, without compromising on your style or vision.
Got Questions? We'll Help With Answers!
With so many options available for your frames and lenses, we’re here to make finding your perfect pair of glasses simple and stress-free.
We offer complimentary one-on-one eyewear consultations, so you can get all the personal attention and professional advice you to understand your options.
Feel at ease and take your time—there’ll never be any rush or pressure from us!
If you have questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Whether it’s about your eyewear or eye care, we’re always here to help.
Simply call us on 0161 410 8200, send a WhatsApp message to 0161 410 8200, email us at team@stanleysquareopticians.co.uk, or book your free personal consult today.
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