Braham Opticians

Braham Opticians: independent opticians on Church Street, London

Braham Opticians is an independent opticians that has been operating in London since 1969. Its practice, located on Church Street, combines detailed clinical examinations, personalised lens advice and a selection of designer frames. The company presents itself as a space where clinical care and style come together, with unhurried appointments and recommendations tailored to each patient.

Clinical and eye care services

The opticians offers a range of services organised around eye health. These include:

• Eye examinations: regular check-ups using modern equipment to support long-term eye health.
• MECS (Minor Eye Conditions Service): assessment and treatment of recently occurring minor eye conditions, with self-referral and no GP referral required.
• Children's eye care: age-appropriate examinations that support clear vision, healthy development and confident learning.
• Myopia management: myopia control in children using specialist spectacle and contact lens options, with ongoing reviews.
• Contact lens fitting and aftercare: fitting, support for new wearers, aftercare and comfort advice.
• Advanced diagnostic testing: optical coherence tomography (OCT) and retinal imaging for earlier detection and careful monitoring.
• Same-day glasses: fast turnaround for selected prescription glasses and replacement glasses.
• BlephEx treatment: precise in-practice eyelid cleansing that removes debris and build-up associated with blepharitis and discomfort.
• ZEST treatment: professional plant-based eyelid cleansing for debris and build-up associated with dry or irritated eyes.

Frame selection and brands

The opticians' collection includes 583 styles, with a mix of classic icons and new design voices. Brands available include Tom Ford, Ray-Ban, Armani Exchange, Balmain, Burberrys, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Chanel, David Beckham, Dita, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Guess, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Lindberg, Mont Blanc, Nike, Oliver Peoples, Police, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Silhouette, Swarovski, Ted Baker, Versace and Zeiss, among others. The selection is organised by category (glasses, sunglasses, accessories) and colour, and is presented as an edit curated by the opticians itself.

Accessibility and coverage

Braham Opticians offers access to NHS-funded eye examinations for patients who meet the established criteria: under 16, or 16–18 in full-time education, people aged 60 or over, those diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma or considered at risk, holders of HC2 or HC3 certificates, or those eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher. In addition, the opticians accepts optical benefits from insurers such as Allianz, Bupa and AXA, and helps patients understand the information their insurer or employer may need. It also serves international patients with optical allowances or sponsorship from six Gulf countries: Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

Approach and history

With more than five decades in business, the company is defined by personal, unhurried care, with clear explanations and individualised recommendations. Its approach combines clinical precision with an interest in frame design, offering an experience that seeks to balance eye health and style. The practice presents itself as a calm space on Church Street, where patients can receive anything from a routine check-up to specific treatments for eyelid conditions or myopia control.

Location and contact

92 Church Street, London, NW8 8EX · Phone: 020 7723 8307 · Email: info@brahamopticians.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 09:30–17:30. Sunday: closed.