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I have been a customer for over 10 years .
This time was different very poor eye test with no Information when I asked about my eye test I didnt understand the answer as he had a very strong accent.
I also had a contact lenses check .
He said I needed a prescription change but when I put the new lenses in I couldn't see .
He then said the ones I had were OK.
I ordered new glasses when they came I couldn't see at all through the left eye .
3 times I have been back the company that produce the glasses we're blamed .
I then went back again 5 weeks later to try the fixed glasses I still couldn't see .
I asked for a refund as I really don't ever want to deal with specsavers again 0/0 .
Location : Cruises St Limerick .

Very poor and unprofessional service from Specsavers in Drogheda, when buying glasses for our 8 year old Daughter we where told to go to Louth Hse to obtain a voucher for a discount on the glasses, I took time off work and my daughter out of school early in order for us to get the this voucher and her glasses fitted upon arrival at the Louth hse, we where told we where at the wrong office as the voucher is only available to residents of Louth and that we would have to go to Navan hse as we live in Meath, I proceeded to Specsavers on the day and expressed my frustration at being given this wrong information, I was not offered an apology by the staff member on the day just excuses about how it was an hse issue and not the fact that we where told by them to go to the Meath office despite our address being clearly printed on the letter that they wrote and gave to us, I understand that the hse in itself is another confusing organisation but you would think that a company that pretends to be professional would give out correct information and not waste people’s valuable, after getting no satisfaction at the store I made a complaint through their website but again after multiple emails back and forth, lorraine from the admin team could not see any fault on their behalf and did not fully understand the issue, an exasperating person to deal with.

Absolutely appalling service on every level from Specsavers in Gorey. I absolutely would not recommend this shop. Extremely unprofessional, incompetent staff, pathetic customer service service. I wouldn’t even give them one star, never again

Had earwax removal at Specsavers in Ashbourne…staff were very friendly, professional and helpful, in particular Jonathan and Adam.
I would highly recommend this store.

Shocking customer service..waiting for my glasses for longer than a month..paid close to 600 euros and still no glasses..they do not care about customer omplaints whatsoever and the company has no processes set up to deal with customer complaints..avoid

Bad experience, lock of knowledge, bad frame, lenses and optics job..I did my 2 glasses with specsavers.was expensive so I told can be good quality..nothing it's not. They mixed up my 2 glasses lenses. Visible because the tint on it. One pink tint another lenses green..on the same glasses. Never back there. Also my son glasses bad checked and given wrong lenses on his right eye..so he often was without. I checked his eyes in different opticians and figured out the specsavers did mistake on his glasses too So really confused with the services what SPECSAVERS GALWAY SHOPPING CENTER MADE!!!!

Yet again a disappointing service.

Went in this morning for glasses after work and I was looking for over 20 minutes, no one offered help. I had to ask and was told by girl on reception she would get someone. Only to find they came and helped, people who just came in. So I walked out after 40 minutes. Terrible service.

A year ago, we couldn’t get anyone to help with glasses, waited nearly an hour.

There is companies that are happy to take £425 of business.

Despite having been given the wrong advise about my new glasses which was unsuitable for my prescription Sharon the manager and Autumn from Specsavers who made sure that my glasses fitted correctly, far exceeded my expectations in helping me choose new frames which were better suited to my prescription I can not praise these ladies from the Nottingham branch highly enough. So once again ladies thank you for listening my concerns and making me feel that nothing was too much trouble .Service shouldn't be judged on things that go well but on how quickly and how well things are put right

I've been getting my glasses fitted at Specsavers in Ashbourne since 2019, previously in Blanchardstown, and I'm afraid my glasses weren't fitted correctly from the start. However, my recent experience has prompted me to write this review, mainly because Specsavers has ignored the complaints I've sent. Staff from Ashbourne is extremely rude and is using gaslighting techniques to intimidate their customers. I bought varifocal glasses with second pair free, but still it cost me €400. When I collected my glasses, I immediately noticed that I don’t see correctly but I was forced to try my new glasses for 2 weeks. The objects I looked at with my glasses were distorted, the letters were blurry, I suffered from severe eye pain and headache, but I was trying to wear new glasses as I believed in professionalism of the staff. Most difficulties I had with close and intermediate vision. During my few interactions with Specsavers’ staff in Ashbourne 3 people introduced themselves as managers, and every one of them was giving me contradictory information. They were trying to sell me another pair of glasses telling me that tailor-made varifocals are not good for computer use, despite the fact that the Specsavers website clearly states that they are suitable for reading, driving and working on a computer. They offered to “lift my lenses” but after that I was unable to see on distance, however, reading was ok. Still intermediate vision was not good. When I came back again to the store, I was again gaslighted by another manager, who at first was telling me that my frames are too big (but when I was buying them no one questioned their size) and later, when I was refusing to change frames for the smaller one, she offered to replace my lenses for different one. I could not get information which one she is offering, as I paid for most expensive tailor-made lenses, so changing for different varifocals had no sense for me. I decided to go on Specsavers chat with question what types of tailor-made varifocal lenses they have, but I had to wait for answer for several days, because they did not understand my question. Finally, they confirmed that they have only one type of tailor-made varifocals, so clearly for me this manager was trying to replace my lenses with cheaper ones without informing me about it. It was only when I came with a family member who was with me to witness their gaslighting and rude behaviour they offered me refund. I wrote a comprehensive complaint to Specsavers over a month ago, but I still haven't received a response. This clearly demonstrates that not only Ashbourne branch, but the entire company, doesn't care about customer well-being and satisfaction. I also requested all my medical records under FOI, but only received prescriptions, no additional information about me, and I know they have notes on the whole situation because the manager herself informed me about it during our last conversation. After this traumatic experience, I went to a regular optician, and it turned out that I had a completely different vision problems than the one diagnosed by Specsavers. The optician gave me a prescription without any problem, and I ordered my glasses online for which I paid only €52.
Not only are my glasses advanced varifocals, much better quality than the ones from Specsavers, but they also have scratch-resistant coating, reflexion and 100% UV + blue light blocking. I have one pair of glasses that meet all my needs, I can finally see without any problems, but also with such low prices, there's nothing stopping me from buying more glasses in various styles.
Don't overpay, because you really don't have to, and it's best to have your eyes examined by a professional optician who knows their job.

Shockingly bad service from their Liffey Valley branch. Booked a contact lens assessment almost 1 week ago. 6 days later I get a call - no apology, telling me that they don’t offer that appointment on a Sunday so I need to change my day..The appointment was booked via their own website, clearly showing the appointments available for that day. I asked why they left it almost 1 week before telling me this - the employee said “were only “atter” seein it now”…how polite..no effort made, no acceptance that this is their own error, zero commercial awareness of the value of a contact lens client long term. Don’t bother trying with them - they won’t last with this type of service

Very disappointed with Specsavers Sligo. Paid €55 for a full eye test and contact lens prescription. I only received the glasses prescription. They promised to email the contact lens one but never did. In-store staff couldn’t find my prescription and asked me to pay again. Manager refused to give their name, and no customer service email was provided. Lack of transparency and poor service. Not recommended.

Ive been going to Specsavers every since I was a kid and their glasses are such poor quality, the lenses fall out, the frames get bent easily.

I got eye tested and paid for new glasses on 17th July 25.
The opticians were very good, spent great time testing.
Went home submitted a claim to my health insurance, this was declined because they could not make out the date.
I called in on 18th July to Specsavers for to ask them to give me a 3 lines on an A4 page, they said it would take A Week.
When i collected my glasses on 23rd July, i explained to optician i needed a clearer receipt, he said
Its up to The Admin Section and it could take a week.
I got an e.mail last night dated 28.7.25
BUT SAID Date of sale was 28.3.25.

If i could give zero stars i would. Ordered my 2 year old son’s glasses on the 15th of June,I paid €194 on top of the €55 from the under 12’s scheme. I paid for his lenses on 1 pair to be thinned down and a second pair of frames. I was told the glasses the lady recommended were “toddler proof” and very flexible and would be ready by the 29th of June the latest.

The day came to collect the glasses and i hadn’t heard anything so i rang and was told there was a delay but they were in transit and would be here in 3 days. Again on the day in question i hadn’t heard anything so I rang and was told they’re delayed possibly because of how strong his prescription is and would be in by the end of the week. I was also told “not to ring back that they’d ring/ text me. So i waited yet again 10 more days and decided to call back. This time i got a different lady who told me the glasses were still in transit but because they’re coming from Hungary they’re taking longer to get here. At this point i was being told the glasses where in transit over 2 weeks which in this day and age is just quite frankly unbelievable. 5 more days passed and I decided to call into the shop in person to find out what was really going on. Only for the lady to tell me my sons glasses where there for me to collect yet nobody had contacted me to tell me. Considering i was told 3 times on the phone not to contact them they’d contact me when they arrived is just ridiculous. But i was happy to finally have my son’s glasses 5 weeks later!!!!

Fast forward 5 days and the “toddler proof” glasses broke!!! He bent them and the hinge broke so now less than a week later i’m down to 1 pair and have no spare. I understand he bent them but I was told on more than one occasion that they’re very flexible and less likely to break. I only went with specsavers because i thought they’re such a big company i’d have no issues but have been met with nothing but problems from the get go. This was my son’s 1st pair of glasses so i’d no experience in buying glasses but I’ll definitely go elsewhere from now on. Avoid this place at all costs!!!

I never go anywhere else only to the naas branch specsavers.went in last week with a small issue with my glasses and was told to go back to wherever I got them I explained to the girl I got them in this shop my name is on the system she asked a manager to help and her response was we don't do that brand and even though I assured her I got them there she said not a hope and I was dismissed one good reason not to go back to naas branch very unhelpful to treat an elderly person in this way I won't be back bet they didn't see this coming

I was a bit late in leaving my feedback as I was on vacation, but I haven’t forgotten the professionalism, kindness, and passion Ines demonstrated in her work. I don’t usually leave reviews, but in this case, I truly felt it was deserved. A sincere thank you to Ines and the entire Specsavers Swords team.

I was misinformed from the start of my visit, I was told my child woukd not qualify for a free eyetest with the HSE, then my child was provided an eyetest with additional screening of retina without telling me the retina screening was optional. Then I was encouraged to buy her glasses with microgen lens costing over 300 euro, despite a very low recommended prescription number. I didnt feel comfortable buying thr glasses so I left and then contacted the HSE, got a free eye test for my child, who passes with no requirement for glasses! I have lost all trust in this company, they are interested in sales and sales only, not good advice and zero transparency.

Just collected my glasses from Specsavers Dawson Street — and, not for the first time, the service was faultless. From start to finish, the entire customer experience was exceptional. The staff could not have done more — all so personable and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. The eye test itself was very detailed and thorough, lasting around 50 minutes. Everything was clearly explained by the optician, Lisa, which made the process reassuring and informative.
As my prescription is due to change again next year, I opted for the most basic offering — but despite the low cost, the frames are excellent quality. The whole process is smooth and well organised. Booking an appointment couldn’t be easier, and customers are seen promptly at the agreed time.

It’s a genuine pleasure to write such a positive review. I’ve been with Specsavers for over 20 years now, and long may it continue. I’ll be back again in 2026.
10 stars.

Fox valley Stocksbridge store so disappointing - promised me sincerely that glasses would be ready well before my holiday, so I ordered them….4 times they have said they are not ready! Promised me Friday, not in so booked for Saturday promised again they would be in - fitting appointment booked, then cancelled & they said they would be in by dinner time now, called at dinnertime with zero apologies or solutions said not going to be in until Monday - so how I have to go pay another £300 to another optician to get same day glasses to go away on holiday with - this store was supposed to be ‘making my appalling previous experience with another store’ right but yet again I am left out of pocket paying upfront for glasses that never arrive within the 2 week time frame promised, not being able to see properly & yet again another holiday made super stressful having to pay another company to rectify specsavers mistakes & even worse appalling customer service. The optician I saw was great but the other staff are clearly mostly trainee level & incompetent & inept at dealing with issues. Alex the supervisor was utterly useless - didn’t even apologise for delay just said come in Monday & speak to the manager if you’re not happy….Fuming

I am waiting now about a week and a half for my glasses I still won't get them for another two weeks, I have bad eye sight so my lenses have to be thinned down I wear bivocals, now I'm on an invilidaty pension because I have a long list of health issues so I've limited funds and yes u get ur eye test for free if u have a medical card or prsi stamp but they try to push this eye scan on top of the cost of ur eye test which is 25 euro same price as the eye test, I refused because I'm diabetic so I had that scan done approximately 3 weeks prior to my eye test which costs the same as the eye test so basically ur still paying for the so called eye test anyone hearing this so it is not a free eye test in my opinion, so u do get so much off ur glasses with either a medical card or prsi stamp which is how I'd gotten mine total of 84 euro off from when I was working, but I tried to get the cheapest frame I could because I cnt afford anything better they had ones for 20 euro but I'm told they won't fit my requirements so I was pointed towards
the ones that would they were 100 so no designer nothing fancy but they looked identical to the one for 20 euro so when I said this I was told they wouldn't work but why there the same thickness no difference that I could see, so all in all u get a second pair free but u don't really u get the frames because my eye prescription is so different to most I did not get it for free all in all my glasses were almost 500 euro would have been close to 600 with out the prsi discount they say the scratch proof coating comes as standard the reason I need new glasses because these ones I'm wearing are so badly scratched up I cnt see through them so what ever there putting on them is absolutely rubbish I have designer frames at home which I have a long time never worn but the don't want to let me use them there out to making a killing off people, why can't u use frames u already have why ? This place is a rip off I can't afford it I'd to borrow money so I can see it's a place I hate going to I don't think I will be back ever again my pair before the ones I'm wearing snapped in two at the bridge of the nose I am not rough with my glasses not at 500 a pop I'm not can anyone explain to me why there this expensive and why they snap and break and why there scratch proof coating is rubbish