At Scrivens Opticians, we pride ourselves on providing eyewear that covers a broad range of styles and needs. We make it simple for you to take care of your eyes. We also offer eye tests as part of our NHS eyecare service.
Many people experience subtle changes in their vision without realising it. Common signs include frequent headaches, eye strain, difficulty reading small print, or struggling to see clearly at a distance. Regular eye tests are the best way to check your vision and overall eye health. Even if you think your eyesight is fine, a professional exam can detect early signs of eye conditions before they become a bigger problem.
Looking good and seeing clearly should go hand in hand. At Scrivens, we stock hundreds of frames to suit every style, face shape, and budget—so you never have to compromise on comfort or fashion. Whether you’re after a sleek, modern look or something bold and eye-catching, we’ve got you covered. For a touch of luxe, click below to explore our designer glasses.
Discover answers to the most frequently asked questions on glasses. If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local branch.
Yes, all our sunglasses can be made to your prescription. You can also have any frame you like and get them made with tinted lenses.
If you have a square face shape, you should choose a design that is opposite to the shape of your face. So, you should be opting for a round or oval shaped pair of glasses. A square face tends to be angular with a strong horizontal jawline and a square chin. It is also common for square-faced people to have broad foreheads. If you think your face is too square and wish to play down your angles, then wearing glasses with colour can help to divert attention away from face shape. What colour glasses you should choose depends on your hair colouring. For example, if you are blonde; green, coral or red are usually best; while, if you are a brunette or have black hair, opt for darker colours. When you are choosing glasses, you are usually looking to soften and balance the sharp angles. The right frames can make your face appear longer – oval glasses tend to be the best for this. Avoid, if you can, square and geometric frames. If you need a new pair of glasses just contact your local Scrivens branch. Find your nearest one here.
Prisms in glasses are used to primarily correct double vision, for positional correction, or convergence correction. If glasses have a prism lens, it will correct the image, and will help to get the eyes working together as they should. It does this by using a prism to trick the brain into thinking that the eyes are working together, by shifting what you see slightly to align it with the other eye. Normally, standard glasses only correct two types of eye conditions: focal distance (near or farsightedness) or an unusual curving of the cornea, such as astigmatism. Prism glasses have a thinner apex and thicker base than standard glasses – this is to enable light to bend and slow. The angle, or index, of refraction that the light bends at will depend on the shape and thickness of the lens. If you have started to get double vision, it is important you get it checked out as soon as possible by a qualified Optometrist as this can be a symptom of wider problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid issues and cataracts. Scrivens have branches across the UK, so find your nearest one today and book yourself in for an eye test.
When choosing the right frame for you, you should take into account your face shape and the style that you want. Our style guide has some pointers that will help you. Our staff are trained in frame styling and will be happy to help you choose the best frame for you.
