M&S Opticians is located on the Second Floor of Marks and Spencer on Market Street, Manchester,…read moreit's one of 6 Opticians branches which Marks and Spencer have located on the second floor of the newly refurbished store, right by the Cafe. The staff here were super friendly, from the fantastic optician Mohammed who even warranted a compliment from Boots when I picked up my new glasses, to the lovely women who took my details and run the floor. They did have a good selection of glasses, I only went to another optician after my eye test here for my glasses as they stocked the Dolce and Gabanna brand which they don't seem to stock here, plus they were running a better promotional offer to make it worthwhile. It was so easy getting an appointment, you can make them in-store or online, they did move my appointment earlier but this was better for me, they would have kept it at the same time but didn't want me to be rushed during the test and then looking at picking up new glasses. They did close early on one occasion, I did turn up five minutes before closure, after making them aware this was addressed. 4* - Great Opticians, solve problems well when they do occur. Having a better selection of glasses to compete with Boots, Vision Express and Specsavers should be a priority. It is a shame in the refurb they didn't improve technology such as with the eye testing machines instead of the heavy lense frames, similar to Vision Express.

Super friendly and nice staff especially Antonio, Eman, and Brighde. All were very helpful…read moreincluding when picking out frames and trying to get in contact with my previous opticians to find out when I had my last test as I could not remember. All and all I received great service, I was well looked after by the staffs and had a laugh with them in the process.

Bright, modern and welcoming opticians conveniently located in the Teanlowe centre. The actual eye…read moretest was relaxed and thorough, allowing plenty of time for any questions and concerns, and left me feeling my eye care was in good hands. There is a good range of spectacle frames to choose from and on my recent visit there were many at sale prices, from about £35 upwards, which is great if you just need reading glasses.

I have always chosen Poulton Optical Centre for my eye care as i have always felt that " my eyes…read moreare in good hands" The new shop at the Teanlowe is very bright. with a wide range of spectacle frames to choose from. And i felt that the actual eye test was very thorough indeed. The staff are very welcoming and most helpful and I feel there prices are reasonable but lets face you can't put " A price on your sight, can you". And this is why i have given 5 stars as i feel they tick all the right boxes.

Tried the new opticians store in Preston at 250 New Hall Lane over the weekend. They saved me over…read more£130 on my Prada sunglasses and £84 on my Armani spectacles inc thin lenses. Friendly staff, easy to understand (no jargon), great prices and 1 year warranty on everything. I also took out some glasses insurance for £25 which covers accidental damage and loss. Keep up the good work guys, see you again soon DEFO.

Didn't have the gucci sunglasses that i originally wanted - Gucci 2986, but ended up finding a…read morebetter pair (Gucci 2918) from the 20 gucci frames they did have. This frame also cost me £57 less than what i was quoted the first time. The optician was friendly and insisted that she had other models in stock that i would like more (and cost less) and im glad i took her up on the offer. Now my dad needs some new designer glasses and we will both be going back to these guys. Free parking outside and 100's of designer frames (specs and shades) to choose from. I found them via their website http://www.prestoneyewear.com Siobhan, Preston

I've been going to Seeworld ever since they opened (over 20 years ago, I believe). In all those…read moreyears I have never had a bad experience. The staff are friendly and attentive and do a fantastic job. Being only a small independent place there isn't room to have thousands of frames like the major chains, but the frames they do have are very reasonably priced and are good quality. They even have designer frames. Also, standard lenses are included in the price of the frames. Highly recommended.

I have only had the misfortune of going to Seeworld once, and I would never go again. My mum…read moresuggested I try an independent opticians to get my glasses from as I hadn't found anything i liked in the Specsavers I'd had my eye test at. I walked into Seeworld and was ignored, not even a friendly smile was directed at me as I entered. I began to look round at the frames available, trying a few on as you do. After about 10 minutes I was greeted with an almost accusatory "Can I help you?" I explained that I was looking for frames and that I had been elsewhere for an eye test and I was treated like some sort of traitor for not coming to them for an eye test. I was then left to browse further. The range of frames on offer was a little limited. There was nothing that stood out and everything seemed quite cheap looking and overpriced. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth and I have never and will never go back.

Do you like my profile?…read more These were the result of having a full consultation. The frames were chosen on the basis of the shape of my face and the personality I wished to portray. Service was friendly and informal, and I would recommend the chance to have your own celebrity status frames above anything else.

I have always hated shopping for new glasses, which has been a painful but necessary process. My…read moreexperience at Jones and Co was a world apart from this. It was so refreshing to sit and be presented with beautiful glasses chosen to suit my face, personality and profession rather than stand alone staring at a wall of homogenous frames without guidance. I'm not going to say it was easy, because deciding between the exquisite frames was far from it. To say that I'm happy with my new spex is an understatement. I'm definitely a Jones and Co convert and will be returning to treat myself to another pair. Next on my shopping list is sunglasses. Oh and the staff were absolutely lovely too!

Last semester I found myself faced with a horrifying situation - I had pushed the 'prong' of my…read morelaptop charger into its designated hole in the side of my laptop and the prong had ended up somewhere in the belly and guts of the desperate thing. With no means of recharging, the laptop dies and I was unable to turn it back on again. Naturally this happened around the time coursework was set. So I wrapped the sobbing creature in several carrier bags and stuffed it into a bag and plodded off on a mission to get it help. Luckily enough, I stumbled upon PC Casualty less than two hundred metres from my doorstep. Despite looking a little bit dubious from the outside, the interior is exceedingly professional and the, possibly Russian, assistant quickly allayed my fears by assuring me that he saw 'five or six identical problems each week' and that it was likely that it would be able to be repaired entirely. The bill was over one hundred pounds including VAT but in that situation you really are paralysed with little option but to fork out and I doubt PC World even often a repair service for the computers they sell. It was fixed within three days and they telephoned me to let me know. Overall, a very pleasant outcome.

PC Casualty is based in Upper Brook Street Manchester. Pc Casualty is a very handy local Computer…read moreRepair and sales centre with a very professional, honest and friendly attitude. Although its not as big or busy as is its rival Micro direct down the street, PC casualty are able to give a much more customer focused service where others will either right off or wipe clean your hard drive erase your files these guys at least make an effort to fix the problem. If you are have problems with your PCs or laptops and have important information on them i would recommend coming to these guys because big shops are either to busy to fix the actual problem and keen to replace parts.

A good not great charity shop just on the corner of Bury New Road; this is where you can find some…read morebargains but nothing life changing.. unless someone just gets there before me and I just need to be more sly?? I'd recommend having a quick look through their shoes plus some of their costume jewellery is cute (in the glass cabinet by the till). Why would you go to Topshop and pay for fakes when you can get the real thing that someone's grannie has donated? Back to the shoes- if you're willing to stand a little mark you can get some real gorgeous pairs. Lets face it, you'll wear them once and they'll be marked anyway.. The stock is always kept tidy and it feels brighter than most charity shops; they do normally have loads of VHS videos but I wonder if they don't finally take them down now we're in the midst of a "digital switchover"... There are two changing rooms which are ACTUAL rooms and not just a curtain in the corner.. although if that curtain is even the least bit open, people from the street would be able to see in. A bit disconcerting to say the least. One last note: the staff (well, volunteers) are pretty friendly except when they're about to shut..

This is a nice Vision Express location, located on the lower level of the Trafford Centre, I have…read morevisited this store a couple of times over the years, and more recently I actually visited this store and returned to becoming a customer with Vision Express, down to their in-store environment and glasses selection. The store has been refurbished within the past year or two, meeting the new Vision Express branding, the new logo and interior of the store look much more sleek and modern overall. One thing I like about this store, is they have a fantastic selection of designer frames, including brands such as Gucci, Tom Ford, Hugo Boss and Burberry, without locking them down behind a key, this makes the in-store experience much simpler and interactive, as you can try on glasses in your own time, without having a staff member standing over you and chatting, it's much more relaxing, independent and peaceful - This is a huge advantage over my local Vision Express at Manchester Arndale, which seems to lock them all away. My biggest criticism with the selection of eyewear overall would be the need to move towards frames, that have thick temple tips, I'm not sure if this is the way fashion is going, but I find them to be really uncomfortable, and the selection with the thinner rims is much less. The staff here seemed friendly and knowledgeable, and I also appreciate Vision Express' return policy, I was originally unhappy with the discomfort of my original glasses, caused by the thick temple tips and weight, and I was able to swap my glasses over, paying just the difference in the cost of the frame, no questions asked. The prices for designer frames are also competitive compared to high-street rivals, I actually found them cheaper compared to Boots nearby, and buying direct with some manufacturers such as Oakley (The cost of buying lenses directly from Oakley is insane!) 4* - Overall, this Vision Express selection has good service, competitive pricing and a good returns policy, a few minor flaws, but they've helped won my custom over, and I hope it will continue.

V good selection of designer frames and usually cheaper than the other place you should have gone…read moreto. The eye test are more thorough and I feel 100% happy when they have completed all the tests. Some glasses can be ready within the hour and if your lucky thet usually have good offers on, such as free sunglassed