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Vision Express Reviews

3.1 Rating 591 Reviews
50 %
of reviewers recommend Vision Express
3.1
Based on 591 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Own Driver, Postal Service
Average Delivery Time
Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 37%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 74%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Under An Hour
Customer Service
3.1 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
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Vision Express 1 star review on 28th July 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 12th March 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 12th March 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 11th November 2022
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Vision Express 1 star review on 19th January 2022
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Vision Express 1 star review on 26th November 2021
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Vision Express 1 star review on 3rd August 2020
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I went to Vision Express and I had my appointment booked for the eye test, everything went well but when i went back in the evening to select my frames, i was told that i couldnt use my blue light voucher and that using the voucher was only allowed all in one transaction, however the employee that served me in the morning agreed to me coming back in the evening and use the voucher after paying £30, but when i went there they were not even coming to serve me. The customer service at Vision Express absolutely awful and i would not recommend it to anyone. I then went to another shop, which had brilliant customer service and got my glasses.
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Posted 5 months ago
Tried these guys as they are local to me (normally deal with Specsavers) what a terrible experience I’ve had with them. One excuse after another! Massive waste of time. SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS!
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Posted 5 months ago
I visited my local Vision Express (Mansfield Four Seasons) last year for my regular eyesight test and for new glasses for this first time, as I wasn't completely satisfied with my previous opticians. The service was excellent. I purchased varifocals for the first time but lost them soon after. I've had some sight issues recently that I believe relate to a new medication and was advised to get a checkup, just in case. I visited the same store for a sight test today and the service was excellent again: - The optometrist started by asking why I'd returned for an eye test so soon after my last one, took on board what I'd said, and asked pertinent questions to ensure he fully understood my predicament, and proceeded to carry out a thorough examination. Throughout the process, he clearly explained what he was doing and why. He then explained his findings (no new issues with my eyes) and made suitable recommendations. - I was then taken for photos to be taken of my eyes, at which point the assistant I dealt with was pleasant. - When I selected my glasses, another assistant ably assisted me further and explained my options to ensure I made the right choice (she gave me the information in a clear manner and didn't try to lead me into buying something I didn't need). She then confirmed that my glasses could either be made up today and collected in about an hour or collected on another day. I chose to go back for them today. - When I returned to the store, another person helped to ensure that the glasses were suitable. All 4 people I dealt with today gave excellent service. They were all very helpful, polite, friendly, and easy to deal with. I'm very happy with the outcome of today's visit and would highly recommend this branch to friends, family, and anyone else who needs to find a good opticians. I'll definitely be back in two years. Please pass my thanks to everyone concerned, as they all do a brilliant job!
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Posted 6 months ago
Purchased gucci glasses 2 months later nose pad came off took them to vision express who changed with there normal nose pad, I asked for a gucci one because my glasses are gucci , was told they only have there own ! So I have 1 gucci and 1 vision express one both different , called customer service to complain about putting there own one on and why should I pay for expensive glasses for Them to put a cheap nose pad on , if so I would have bought a cheaper pair ! 2 weeks later customer service still seeing if they can get gucci one ! I won’t be using this company again !! You don’t buy an expensive item to have cheap items added to it !! Avoid these rip off company .. I have spoken with Nathan in your customer service and 1 month later I am still waiting to hear if I can get the original gucci nose pads and not your own branded one , this is a trading standard issue because you make customers believe that they will be replaced with the same not the cheap nasty ones your company supplies ! So you reply saying contact us and yes I did and 1 month later still waiting !! Nathan must be a very good customer service agent !
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Posted 7 months ago
I tried 3 times to order 3 pairs of spectacles (£1,000). Complete shambles - I tried to alter my order next day by phone but after a hour on call waiting gave up and had to go to the store. I was told my order had been altered but when I went to collect my order found your staff had forgotten to process the altered order. I reordered and when I went to collect this order found that your staff had got my order completely wrong with all 3 glasses wrong. I then spent 5 hours in store with a nice member of staff who tried his best to sort out the mess but due to your companies rubbish system was told the only way was to cancel my live order and come back again in a few days to make a new order. Do you not realise that your customers have busy lives and asking us to spend hours sorting out your mess is completely unreasonable . I have gone to a professional company and will not use you again. If you go out of businesses it will not be much of a surprise why.
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Posted 7 months ago
On Friday 12th April, I took what I expected to be a simple trip to Vision Express, Huddersfield with a Student Beans discount code for a free eye test and a generous 30% discount on glasses. https://www.studentbeans.com/student-discount/uk/vision-express I had previously confirmed over the phone that the store stocked the Tom Ford glasses I was interested in and that my discount code would be applicable in-store. These are not cheap glasses and the store I was to buy them from stood to receive a decent amount of money from me even with the discount applied. Unfortunately, what followed was a cascade of misinformation and customer service mishaps that left me completely disillusioned. Upon completing my eye test in the store, I presented my discount code, only to be abruptly informed that it was valid online only—a perplexing assertion given that the code included a free eye test, which one obviously cannot redeem online. I reluctantly paid for the eye test, feeling deceived. To add insult to injury, the glasses I wanted were not in stock, and the staff showed no interest in helping me locate a pair or order them in. Which I initially accepted as just the way things were. Further attempts to resolve these issues were met with a bewildering lack of consistency and competence. Despite assurances that I would be contacted to discuss the situation, I found myself having to initiate every follow-up. The customer service advisors I spoke with seemed untrained and unprepared to handle my queries, repeatedly insisting that I was mistaken about the terms of the offer—even requiring me to send a copy of the voucher to prove its validity. One advisor I spoke to was quite helpful and clearly did his best to help me out, but he was being misinformed by his colleagues: I was told that this offer didn’t apply to me as I’m not under 18 which is not the case as per the terms and conditions of the offer. They agreed to refund the price of the eye test. And the resolution was to use another code on another website that allowed 30% of the glasses online rather than in store. The promised follow-up from a team leader was delayed and, when it did come, was dismissively rushed. His sole focus was to process a refund for the eye test only, and he expressed no interest in addressing the root of my complaints or in ensuring such issues would not recur. He indicated that any further action would have to wait until he was back in the office, prolonging the resolution even further. If I had had an apology today I would have probably accepted this and moved on, ordering my glasses however I had to follow up myself today and had an interaction with another advisor who re-iterated I was wrong about my insistence that the initial code could be used in-store and was told again it was online only. I feel the way I have been made to feel about myself, the way I’ve had so much time wasted: I would expect at least some attempt at potentially remedying the situation whether through an actual meaningful apology for all of this or helping me get to a store so I can make sure the glasses I want to buy are right for me. At this point for all the time I’ve had to waste and the experience I’ve had, I would be expecting some form of material apology from the company. Each interaction has been a testament to a disorganized system and a flagrant disregard for customer experience. I’ve been repeatedly told I’m wrong, based on conflicting information provided by the company’s own staff. The link I provided from Student Beans clearly outlines the in-store applicability of the code, contradicting what I was told in multiple interactions. This ordeal has not only wasted my time but has also significantly eroded my trust in Vision Express. It is disheartening and unacceptable to be shuffled around, misinformed, and ultimately dismissed in this manner. A company of this stature should be capable of much better, and I hope this feedback prompts a serious reconsideration of their customer service protocols.
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Posted 7 months ago
I've been waiting for 3 weeks for a simple refund of an item returned online, and now been told it will take another week. No one contacted me to confirm receipt of the returned item either. The instore experience is better but online is awful.
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Posted 8 months ago
Today I reached vision express store, Pratapnagar branch Nagpur(India) at 8:45 pm and requested optician to check eyes of my daughter. Also requested to clean 2 no.s glasses. Assistant has cleaned the glasses however optician has refused to check the eyes and said that store will be closed at dot 9 pm and eye testing takes huge time. I requested him 2-3 times but he has denied. He was very arrogant. Vision express should provide camera in stores to record the timings, monitor the services by staff.
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Posted 8 months ago
I will never ever use their service again. First, I went for an eye appointment, everything went fine. They said they will deliver the trial contact lenses but did not happen, so didn’t bother too much about it. Then, they called me after three months again stating I need an eye appointment. I was quite baffled as I just had my eye check few months back. I went to the appointment anyway and they also don’t know why I was scheduled for an eye appointment. The lady doctor then just did additional checks and gave me the trial contact lenses stating that I try them on and scheduled me for another appointment in a month to see if there are any issues with the contacts and if none then I can place my order. So after a month, they gave me a call and I had my eye check up again. At this time, they asked me to place my order for contact lenses which I can collect at a later date, and I ordered contact lenses good for a month. More than a week after, they called me back stating that my order was ready. I went to their store, and the staff gave me contact lenses. I was not able to check if they are correct as I was confident that those are the contact lenses that I ordered. When I got back home, I check the contact lenses that were given to me and it was not the prescription lenses that I ordered. Rather, they were trial lenses and not for resale as stated in the packaging; it is only good for ten days as well and not for a month as I have purchased. I gave their branch a call (02083131545) multiple times, and to no surprise, they are not picking up the call. It’s just been ringing endlessly. So I gave the main customer service a call, and they said they will email the Bromley branch. Tried to call the Bromley branch again but to no avail. It is disappointing to have their services so save yourself the headache and never ever go to this branch. They don’t have good customer service
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Posted 8 months ago
Extremely happy with the Service, I received the Optician and the girls are so helpful and kind, Extremely patient with , I was given really good advice was helped every step of the way at choosing the right pair of glasses for me, The girls went above and beyond to make sure I was happy, Highly recommend the Branch at Great Notley Tesco’s Braintree
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Posted 8 months ago
Due to traffic I arrived 12 minutes late for my appointment and they refused to see me, there were no other customers and were open for another 30 minutes plus. I’m disgusted with their customer service
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Posted 9 months ago
Tanya arrived for a home visit. Shouting at me, not talking. Insulted me, by my bedroom not being big enough. I am a disabled person and have been in a care bed for five years. Not everyone one lives in Buckingham palace. We unfortunately did not have a bed room to fit her oversized attitude in. I will advise anyone not to use vision express. Mrs Simpkins
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Posted 9 months ago
I recently had a disappointing experience with Vision Express at Villagio Mall in Qatar. Two weeks after purchasing a pair of shiny black sunglasses, I noticed significant discoloration on parts of the frame, with the shiny finish turning matte. Believing this issue to be covered under the product's insurance, I returned to the shop for assistance. However, the response I received was far from satisfactory. The supplier attributed the damage to my fault, vaguely blaming it on a "chemical" interaction, without specifying the type of chemical. This accusation was made despite the fact that the sunglasses had not been exposed to any chemicals under my care. This leads me to suspect that the product's quality is to blame, possibly failing to withstand the sun's heat or reacting to common substances. The supplier's quick dismissal of my concerns seemed like an attempt to avoid providing a replacement or repair. This experience has left me questioning the quality of the products sold at Vision Express and the integrity of their customer service. I urge potential customers to consider my experience before making a purchase at this location.
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Posted 9 months ago
After explaining to a friendly assistant about a problem I've had with some glasses that i had to take back to the opticians in town who did my previous eye test as they were almost the same as my previous prescription and i was struggling to see properly , she advised i obtain the prescriptions so they could compare their findings with theirs . An appointment was arranged and nothing else was said. I attended the appointment and had the usual eye tests carried out by a professional assistant . I was then called by the optician and had a quick chat explaining the problem that i had. The optician was vert professional and went on to say that she could carry out a further test but if the prescription was the same as the other one there would be a charge ! I was very surprised , why was this not explained to be prior to the assistant arranging the appointment ? I left without having the test done and had wasted my time as well as the busy opticians. I shall not be going back to Vision Express ! Im sure the staff must have training and are advised about what they should pass on to customers!
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Posted 9 months ago
Made appointment then called us to arrive earlier than our original appointment. Nobody there to greet or talk to us about our appointment. Waited over half an hour and no one came. Left after that and never coming back. Staff looked miserable and acted annoyed upon seeing us.
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Posted 9 months ago
I was sent for my regular eye test & they saw a cataract , they informed me the nhs was paying Spa Medica to do them free of charge so I said yes please. I saw Christian and he said he would apply for me. Two days later I got my pre op then within the week I got the op. I said to spa medica I was very impressed with the swiftness of getting it done. They said no it’s not down to us it’s your optician and the way they complete all the paperwork on the day you visited.I am so impressed with vision express. On my follow up eye test it looks like I may not even need glasses when I have this next one done. If you want a fab optician who can identify any problems with your eyes & get you cured so quickly you have to choose vision express. Best service ever. June Irwin
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Posted 9 months ago
Very good
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Posted 10 months ago
By delivering the spects in time
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Posted 10 months ago
Had a parcel delivered today from them and when I opened it they had sent me some leads for something instead of my prescription varifocal reactolite glasses which aren’t cheap. Rang store told can’t do anything till tomorrow as the managers not in. The branch I have used over the last few years for my eye tests has been the one in Northgate Street Chester. Not happy as I spent over £600 on two pairs of glasses. Unless they compensate me I will not be going back due to poor service and unhelpful member of staff dealing with my problem. Also they addressed me as a Mrs when I’m single.
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Posted 10 months ago
It's such a professional team and good experience
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Posted 10 months ago
Vision Express is rated 3.1 based on 591 reviews