Eye Emporium Opticians

Independent opticians and hearing care in London and Kent since 1982

Eye Emporium Opticians is an independent opticians and contact lens specialist operating in London and Kent. According to its own presentation, it began trading in 1982 and has since looked after more than 200,000 pairs of eyes. The company describes itself as an independent business, with a physical store and online sales.

Eye tests and optical services

The service range includes general eye tests, NHS-funded eye tests, children's eye tests, age-related eye tests, myopia management, driving eye tests and colorimetry. The company also offers orthokeratology, according to the list of services published on its website.

Audiology: hearing aids and hearing care

As well as vision care, Eye Emporium provides audiology services. Its offering includes hearing tests, ear wax removal and hearing aids. The company presents this area as complementary to optics, arguing that sound is just as important as sight.

Glasses, contact lenses and accessories

The store sells prescription glasses for men, women and children, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories. Among the glasses and sunglasses brands listed in its catalogue are Ray-Ban, David Beckham, Carrera, Kate Spade and Carolina Herrera. The prices shown at the time of analysis for some sunglasses models ranged from £144 to £169, while prescription glasses from the brands mentioned were priced between £145 and £263. The company also announces the addition of Coral Eyewear sunglasses, presented as environmentally friendly.

Store network in London and Kent

Eye Emporium has 13 locations across London and Kent. In east London it operates in Bethnal Green, Roman Road and Stratford. In west London it has a presence in Acton, Cricklewood, Braham, Edgware Road and two premises in Willesden, at 64 and 184 High Road. In south London it has a store in Wandsworth. In Kent, the company is present in Faversham, Rainham, Sittingbourne and Whitstable.

Team and customer service

The company highlights that its team is made up of experienced store managers and expert opticians, and states that it has been providing eyecare for generations. On its website it encourages customers to visit its stores to try on glasses and sunglasses. It also maintains a careers section to recruit staff interested in the optical sector.