You get absolutely great service in Gernal Optics I must say. They are extremely helpful, the staff…read moreare lovely and they have both opticians and Opthamologists (in case you need a more intense exam). I have gone there ever since I got my glasses (too long ago to mention) but they have always been great. They even give you the option to order your contacts through them or online, whichever suits you best. If you are looking to get an eye test, this is definitely the place to go!

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It's perhaps a trifle untimely that I am writing this review at this point rather than later on, as…read moreI shall have to pay John Quill a visit in the near future, as I lost the last pair of glasses that John prescribed me the last night I was in Rí-Rá. It's unlikely that I shall have sufficient liquidity to replace them anytime soon though, so I might as well squint at the computer screen and write the review now. Quill's have been serving the health and well-being, ocular and otherwise, of the good people of Killester for nigh on forty years. Dennis Quill, John's father, ran a chemist where John's office currently is; John opened his optician practice when his father died almost twenty years ago. John is very pleasant man, and has been the optician for two generations of my myopic family. I got my first pair of glasses from John about two years ago, my eyesight worsening later than is customary for a member of my family. John is a very friendly and jovial man, and tested my eyes in no time at all. He then asked me to pick out frames for my glasses; I had been apprehensive about this part, as I was worried that he would only stock a range of terribly old-man, unfashionable frames (my Dad also gets his glasses from John Quill). However, the first frames he suggested looked great, they used to make me look the right hot nerd, I'm very pissed off that I lost them. So when I am feeling profligate enough to consider splashing out on non-blurry vision, John Quill's in Killester will be my first port of call.

I visited John Quill Opticians today and have to say what a pleasant experience it was. I went for…read morean examination for my driving license eyesight report form. John took the time to explain the procedures and results. It's good to have such dedicated talent in our community. Ray

I've been going to Nora for twenty years for eye tests, my glasses and contact lenses. I don't know…read moreif it's more expensive than other options like Specsavers or Vision Express as the last number of times I've had my test done it's been through PRSI. I find the service very personal in Nora's. You're the only person there when you have an appointment. The range of glasses is excellent starting at about €50 for a pair of frames up to a few hundred if you prefer a designer pair. The thing that costs the most in an opticians anyway is the lenses for your glasses. What I especially like about Nora Wickham's is that when you are choosing new frames Nora will let you take a box of approximately ten frames home with you to try on at your leisure and drop them back within a few days after you have decided on the style. Which means no rushing my decision while in the shop. Of course I'm assuming she may do this only after you've been coming to her as a regular.

I went to Nora after experiencing eye-strain from my Specsavers prescription. I found her thorough…read moreand careful. No more eye-strain for me, and really nice frame selection.

AVOID AVOID AVOID…read more Do not trust this place with your phone repairs. I brought my iPhone 16 Pro in for a screen replacement, which cost €250. A few weeks later, the screen shattered from a fall of less than a meter - onto a wooden floor - with a protective case on. I returned and was charged another €200 for a second replacement. This time, they added a screen protector - something they should have done in the first place. Not long after, a blue inky patch appeared on the top left of the screen and gradually spread, making the phone completely unusable. Crucially, the phone had not been dropped, hit, or damaged in any way after the second repair. When I went back, they made me wait over an hour while the phone was supposedly being "assessed" (it just sat untouched on a desk). Eventually, I was told I'd need another new screen--and that it wasn't their fault after spending EU550 with them on two screens. Ended up getting it fixed properly by another provider for €150. Bottom line: Terrible customer service, poor-quality parts, and you'll find better prices and reliability elsewhere. Avoid ExpressTech at all costs.

Avoid at all costs I left my MacBook with this company over…read moretwo months ago to fix a screen issue. At first, they told me they were waiting for a replacement screen but since then radio silence. They stopped answering phone calls, emails go ignored, and their support has been completely useless. I've basically handed over my laptop and gotten zero updates or resolution. It feels like they've either lost my device or just can't be bothered anymore. Absolutely unprofessional and irresponsible. If you value your time, money, or your device -- go somewhere else.

Absolutely superb service I can't recommend her enough. Even though she didn't have availability,…read moreshe made room, said that for eye infections they'll fit me in and gave me an appointment for the same day. She must have spent about an hour with me, extremely thorough inspection despite it being pretty late she spent more time looking at my eyes than have many ophtalmologists. In the end she refered to a specialist but the cherry on the top was that she called the next day to see how I was doing. That is the kind of personalized, human service that you just don't see anymore, it was so heart-warming to see that there are still professionals around who see their practice as a people first, business next. You can tell right away she's in the ophtalmic practice because of actual care and interest for the patient and that is something worth writing about. Thank You O'Neill Opticians, I am so glad to have discovered your business!

I have used McNally a couple of times for repairs, and figured I should give them a review. My…read moreexperience has been overwhelmingly positive on each occasion. This is a small specialist optician, with a very personal service and great selection of frames. Very professional staff across the board who appreciate that good service leads to repeat custom. They always give whatever time is required to any customers I have seen during my visits. This may result in a small wait, but at least you know they will deal with your query through to resolution. Would strongly recommend for anyone looking for an independent reliable service.

I went to MacNally's last year having gone to a high street brand for years and I expected to pay…read moremore, but also to get a better level of care. Unfortunately it was a costly mistake. Ironically the two consultants I met first, had been trained in Specsavers and to be honest they were lovely, but the owner/optician who did the final consultation was awful.I felt pushed into getting a pair of bi focal glasses with top end frames and they really were no fit for purpose. I returned in a couple of weeks to say that I just could not see the computer properly and I had stated that this was my main reason for needing the glasses. The owner dismissed me and said I just needed to get used to them. A year later, I am almost a thousand euro down,the expensive frames broke and the glasses are useless to me.Never again !