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Premium eyewear and expert eye care from Leicester's independent optical practice — serving the city for over 38 years.

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Years established
35+
Years expertise
GOC
Registered
100%
Independent
Est. 1987
GOC Registered
Eye Tests In-Store
Walk-ins Welcome
Contact Lens Specialists
Online Prescription Service
Leicester City Centre
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Independent Opticians
Expert Dispensing
Est. 1987
GOC Registered
Eye Tests In-Store
Walk-ins Welcome
Contact Lens Specialists
Online Prescription Service
Leicester City Centre
Premium Frames
Independent Opticians
Expert Dispensing

Leicester's independent opticians

Not a chain.
Not a franchise.
Just great eye care.

Comprehensive eye examinations
GOC-registered optometrists · Walk-ins welcome
Contact lens centre of expertise
Fitting, aftercare & ongoing supply
Online prescription service
Order from home, reviewed by our optometrists
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Frames for
every face.

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What we offer

Complete eye care,
under one roof.

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Eye examinations

Thorough sight tests with GOC-registered optometrists. Walk-ins welcome in our Leicester city centre practice.

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02

Contact lenses

Specialist fitting and aftercare. Centre of expertise for daily, monthly, and toric lenses — for first-timers and experienced wearers alike.

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Premium frames

Expertly curated designer and luxury frames. Our dispensing team will help you find the perfect fit for your face, prescription, and style.

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Online prescription

Order prescription glasses online with the same expert oversight as visiting us in store. Every order reviewed before dispatch.

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Independent care means we put your eyes first — always.

The Eye Centre · Est. 1987 · Leicester · GOC Registered

38+
Years as Leicester's trusted independent opticians
35+
Years of combined optical expertise in our team
GOC
Registered optometrists on every examination
100%
Locally owned — we answer only to our patients

Why choose us

The difference
independence makes.

No corporate pressures
We recommend what's right for you — not what hits a sales target. Always have, always will.
Walk-ins always welcome
No appointment needed for eye tests or dispensing. Come in when it suits you at our High Street practice.
Online & in-store, seamlessly
Your prescription and saved records follow you between our store and our online service — no repeat paperwork.

Find us in Leicester

56 High Street.
Walk in any time.

Address
56 High Street, Leicester, LE1 5YN
Telephone
0116 253 2788
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Opening hours

Monday09:45 — 17:30
Tuesday09:45 — 17:30
Wednesday09:45 — 17:30
Thursday09:45 — 17:30
Friday09:45 — 17:30
Saturday09:45 — 18:00
SundayClosed
Walk-ins welcome
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