Look around. We are living in the golden age of eyewear, a world in which luxury brands can flex their design prowess through visionary frame shapes. In 2023, optical eyewear has transcended mere function to become a genuine statement of fashion, creativity and personal style.

At David Clulow Opticians, the instantly transformative power of a great pair of glasses has never been lost on us. That’s why we have become a destination for contemporary designer eyewear, offering an eclectic array of the best optical designer brands.

There is no question that eyewear has become a critical element of the modern outfit. At the spring/summer 2023 fashion shows, iconic frames were a dominant and eye-catching feature wherever you looked. At Dolce & Gabbana, models sported black rectangular frames with mirrored lenses. At Prada we were treated to gold-framed aviator shapes with logo bridges and green tinted lenses, and at Versace, narrow wraparound styles with deep black lenses vied with rectangular retro metal frames with rainbow lenses, complementing the vibrant pattern-rich collection.

According to EssilorLuxottica, the world’s leading eyewear manufacturer and the company behind the frames of many luxury brands, trends this year include ‘quirky geometrics, metal retro slims, rimless, thick temples, and transparent frames’, while lens styles will reveal a move towards ‘softly tinted colours and gradients’.

At David Clulow Opticians, you can see all of the exciting developments in eyewear design right here – we stock the latest styles from brands including Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Persol, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tiffany, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Polo, Miu Miu and Oliver Peoples.

But while we pride ourselves on being able to bring you the latest trends in glasses, the widest possible choice of frames, and can advise you as to the style most suited to your face shape, as opticians we are also here to expertly manage your eyesight. Since its founding 61 years ago, David Clulow Opticians has built a reputation for providing the highest standard of optical care.

We know that you lead busy lives and that time is at a premium. So we provide a one-stop shop – we actually have 31 stores – for sight tests, contact lens fittings, spectacles, sunglasses and prescription sunglasses. Our tests employ the very best eye-care technology and are included with each standard eye examination. Most of our stores also offer free retinal screening. This looks at the health of your inner eye in far greater detail than is done in a standard eye test, and is used to identify a range of conditions. Furthermore, regular retinal screening means our opticians can make year-on-year comparisons regarding the health of your eyes, and so detect any changes that might occur. In most of our stores, there is also an in-house glazing lab, which means we can provide a one-hour prescription eyewear service.

If the eye is, as they say, the window to the soul, then your glasses’ lens is the window to that window. The development of new types of optical lenses has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years, and we can guide you towards what will work best for you. Given the time of year, one that we are pleased to offer is the photochromatic lens, which adapts to changing light conditions, automatically changing from light to dark according to the level of sunlight. Anyone who has ever had to carry around a pair of opticals and a pair of sunglasses can appreciate how much of a game-changer this is. It means that the optical frames you love can now double-up as sunglasses.

And once we’ve delivered your perfect pair of specs, our aim is to provide expert aftercare for life, keeping your eyewear in tip-top condition. We even offer a 30-day exchange guarantee. Whatever lens, frame shape or designer brand you prefer, the experts at David Clulow Opticians can provide you with all the help and advice you’ll need to pick the right pair of optical glasses for you. It really is time to see the light.

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