Your Questions, Answered.
From bringing your prescription to caring for your favourite pair, find a little clarity before you pop in.
Planning Your Visit
What to bring, eye tests and when to pop in.
Do you perform eye tests?
We do not perform eye tests. Please arrange your eye examination with an optometrist and bring your up-to-date prescription to us.
At My Glasses Shop, our qualified dispensing opticians help you choose frames and lenses around your prescription, measurements and everyday needs.
How does it work?
Bring your up-to-date prescription from your optician and your existing glasses, if you have them. Our qualified dispensing opticians will help you explore frames and suitable lenses, then take the fitting measurements needed.
Do I need an appointment?
We work on a walk-in basis. Our opening hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5.30pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.
If these hours are unsuitable, please contact us to discuss a convenient time.
Frames, Lenses & Pricing
Find the right starting point for your frames and lenses.
How much do glasses cost?
All our frames are supplied with FREE standard single vision lenses. (Saving you around £70.00-£120.00 to begin with)
Our frames start from £49.00 therefore a complete pair of spectacles start from only £49.00!
All our frames are individually priced and are suited to everybody’s budget. We offer budget, boutique ranges and also luxury, high end eyewear.
We also offer payment plans to suit the purchase.
Can you put lenses into my existing frames?
As a lab, we offer the service of putting new prescription lenses into your existing frames. Starting from only £35.00!
We will fully MOT your spectacles as a courtesy too!
Simply bring in your current glasses in need of new lenses and your prescription!
To find out more and for a simplified price list click here
I need Varifocals/Progressives - Can you help?
As dispensing opticians, we dispense every type of lens available with access to all suppliers.
Our own brand, wide view, digital varifocal lenses start from as little as £100.00 for a pair!
We are a Zeiss lens care specialist but as a lens workshop we also dispense lenses from all the leading manufacturers such as; Essilor, Hoya, Seiko, Nikon and much more!
Unsure which brand of varifocal you currently wear?
Simply bring in your current spectacles and your most recent prescription copy and one of our dispensers will be able to tell you! We guarantee we will beat your local opticians quotation by at least 30% off branded lenses!
My prescription is complex. Can you help?
As registered dispensing opticians, we can accommodate any prescription.
This includes bifocals, varifocals, high or ‘out of range’ prescriptions, children’s eyewear, specialist tints, low vision aids and much more!
Simply bring in your prescription into our knowledgeable, professional dispensers and we will do the rest!
NHS Vouchers & Children
A little help for younger glasses wearers and voucher holders.
Do you accept NHS vouchers?
Yes we do! Simply bring in your NHS voucher and we will issue that towards the cost of your spectacles.
We also offer fully covered NHS funded glasses.
Is children's eyewear available?
As qualified Dispensing Opticians, we have a wide variety of children's eyewear including; Rayban Junior, colourful collections and teenager sizes.
NHS vouchers are welcome and cover the cost of most of our children's eyewear - you therefore, pay nothing!
In need of a spare pair?
Simply call in with an up to date eye examination and we can provide a spare pair of children's glasses from £20.00!
Aftercare & Online Shopping
Looking after your glasses and taking a little MGS home.
Are cleaning and adjustments complimentary?
Yes. Glasses cleaning and frame adjustments are complimentary in-store. Bring your glasses in and we’ll assess the fit and make suitable adjustments.
Can you repair damaged frames or replace scratched lenses?
We assess frame damage in-store. Where possible, we can repair frames on the spot; other repairs may need a specialist laboratory. We provide an estimated cost before sending frames away.
Scratched or scuffed lenses can be replaced through our reglazing service, subject to frame suitability. Ask about tint and coating options when choosing replacement lenses.
Can I buy glasses online?
Eyewear is available in-store only. Visit our Poulton-le-Fylde shop to explore frames and receive personal advice from our dispensing team.
Our online catalogue contains MGS Merchandise and Gift Cards.
Do you offer Gift Cards?
Yes. Explore our Gift Cards online and choose from the available values. Please check the product information for delivery and redemption details, or contact us if you’re unsure.