I've only been brave enough to venture in here once and I reckon that'll be the least time too. The…read moreexterior of this little place looks funky and a bit more individual that over opticians you'll find around. However, this individuality is not so attractive in its interior. It's a little too small for my liking with less than friendly staff watching you like a hawk (would anyone really smash glass cabinets open to steal spectacles with plain glass in them??). Meanwhile, the selection of glasses is rather limited, all designer makes and have hefty price tags attached to them. I don't really like to say it BUT should have gone to Specsavers.

Insight is a free eye test that had an opening slot. I had been to Specsavers and Optical Express…read morewho both said that I would have to come back later or another day for an eye test. Let me first explain why I wanted one, because I was getting such a sore head when I was reading on the computer all the time and also when I was reading. It was time to get those multi-coloured glasses on and give it a shot. Great I thought, Insight could see me. The lady was polite, not much else, but she did everything I would have expected and concluded that one of my eyes was a little lazier than the other so I could benefit from a few eye exercises that I could do everyday. I was recommende tomporary glasses for these exercises, but opted to just freestyle them glasses-less. Very expensive are glasses.

As I do, you probably always go to the place you know, so that would be Optical Express or…read moreSpecsavers when it comes to it. This is probably through the massive amount of advertising both of these do. But wait, lets have another thought...what if these corporate monsters that are simply franchised all over the place are not necessarily the best? Perhaps not, this is a question that would and will enter your head if you went to Brown Jack's for your next pair of lenses. Its gourmet lenses, although price is not one of the benefits here. Specs might just be pretty expensive a necessity because the only place I have seen them cheaper is Tesco Opticians.

My mother always told me, don't be afraid to splurge on glasses because they are the window through…read morewhich everybody sees your face....well, when custom glasses like Iolla's are only £65 a full set including lenses that means I just buy every single frame I fancy! Call me crazy, but I bought 4 pairs! And here was my mental justification: Tortoise shell grey and black frame: First pair I was drawn too and they looked HOT! Amber framed sunglasses: Always wanted amber frames, but they look stupid with my dark features.. pop in a sunglass lens and BOom I'm in love. Black mat frame: Well, I am a nerd, I work in a laboratory, wear a lab coat, and it might as well be part of the uniform. Green glasses: Honestly I wasn't a big fan of these, but the three people I was shopping with and the gentleman who owns the store insisted they looked amazing, so I gave into peer pressure. If you don't wear glasses, you are missing out, so go buy some custom shades with whatever frame you like. Last but not least, Iolla has a cute little coffee bar in the back to keep you fuelled while you try on every pair in the store!

Iolla is a new brand of prescription eyewear that aims to revolutionise the traditional optical…read moremarket. Glasses are designed and assembled in Scotland to provide higher-quality, better-looking eyewear at a fraction of the current price. £65 gets you fabulous frames, thin lenses and anti-glare and anti-scratch coating if your prescription is between certain parameters. I have a strong prescription and have a slight astigmatism and that was included, too! I popped in to the Iolla showroom on a Saturday with Baby Girl unannounced; I had an appointment scheduled later in the week but had some time to kill and was passing by. Stefan, one of Iolla's founders, was so patient and helpful. It will come to no surprise to anyone who knows me that I tried on just about every frame in the showroom. Iolla have a variety of frames, all named after famous Scots, to suit every face shape and come in multiple colours. I went back and forth between a few different frames but in the end decided to go for a pair that were the complete opposite to my glasses I've had for the past 2 years. I love my new Stevenson frames in light blue crystal! They really make my eyes pop and are just so far removed from my big black frames. I love that at only £65 you can have glasses that are truly a fashion choice and not just functional. In fact I loved my Iolla glasses so much I went back 2 weeks later for another pair! Can you believe in 22 years of wearing glasses I have never had prescription sunglasses? For me they were just an expense I couldn't justify so it meant always wearing contacts when it was sunny or using these gigantic sunglasses my Dad gave me that go over your existing glasses so you look like a glaucoma grandma! My Bruce sunglasses in plum are far more stylish and made sunglare worries on my morning commute a thing of the past. I honestly can't believe I went this long without prescription sunglasses! Iolla frames can be purchased online and shipped straight to your door or you can pop in to the showroom on Argyle Street in Glasgow if you like to try on your frames before you buy. I love supporting local businesses and it's even more amazing when the local business service and product is better value for money than the corporate conglomerates!

I visited i2i for an eye test having been recommended by a friend. The optician was very thorough…read moreand had all the latest equipment. The sales staff were very knowledgeable and not pushy. I ordered some Tom Ford glasses with super clear lenses. All in all a Greta experience. Thanks

I went to get an eyetest and ended up deciding on a pair of glasses and a pair of prescription…read moresunglasses (I went for some ic Berlins and some maui jims). The girl was incredibly helpful, phoned up and ordered them straight away and told me she would contact me when they arrived. Three days later I get a phone call form her telling me my glasses were ready. I went in that afternoon and picked up both pairs. After a little internet research when I got home, it turns out I got an good deal on them too! Can't fault the service from this shop - really pleased.

A little expensive for an opticians. Situated just off high street. Staff are great, really helpful…read moreand friendly. This is one of the original opticians before the fast track ones were invented and this for me speaks volumes as it has lasted the times even with cheaper competitors. Designer glasses are far superior to mass produced ones found elsewhere.

second visit for both my husband and I. we couldn't be…read morehappier when we used to go to another branch we always needed new glasses even if it was only a minor change in prescriptio. this branch are the exact opposite if no change or very mirror they tell you your glasses are fine unless you want a change . staff so helpful knowledgeable and friendly . couldn't recommend this branch highly enough

Fabulous opticians at every level. Serving three generations now for our family. No matter where I…read moream living I always come back here for my eyes-that good.

Excellent opticians who will take you through your eye test and, unlike the big chains, use their…read moreexperience to help you choose your glasses and make any required adjustments as well (whereas in other places it would be someone other than the actual optician doing this). Went to one of the big chains recently instead of these guys and regret it - trying to wangle a refund so I can go back to the professionals.

i have been at forde opticians partick for years, and i always have a friendly welcome from claire…read more this morning i had a very pleasant eye test from fergus. very impressed with my good eye test and goid communication from fergus. would definitely recommend forde partick. jim byrne.

This local opticians is very handy to get to. Situated a stone's throw from Partick station, it is…read morehandy for the train, tube or the buses which stop at the Partick interchange. It is a good sized shop with a lot of choice of glasses frames. The staff are helpful and pretty efficient. When I went for my eye test I was impressed with the high-tec equipment and the thorough test. I have had my glasses repaired there and they are good value for money. The only downside is when I wanted to order my contact lenses from them, they wanted me to pay for another test when I already have a precription and test in date. Worth popping in for a free sight test though.