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Vision Express Reviews

3.0 Rating 633 Reviews
48 %
of reviewers recommend Vision Express
3.0
Based on 633 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Own Driver, Postal Service
Average Delivery Time
Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 33%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 75%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Under An Hour
Customer Service
3.1 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
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Vision Express 1 star review on 28th July 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 12th March 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 12th March 2024
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Vision Express 1 star review on 11th November 2022
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Vision Express 1 star review on 19th January 2022
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Vision Express 1 star review on 26th November 2021
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Vision Express 1 star review on 3rd August 2020
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Total wast of time and a rip off. The chap at Cheltenham high street vision express was not at all helpful. Your better off purchasing from elsewhere as all he cared about is a purchase from him.
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Posted 4 years ago
I got text from Vision Express informing me my annual free eye test would soon be due, I got an appointment for.Mon 5th July at 2.30 pm in Lisburn (15 miles away).when I arrived they did the pre test checks and when I saw the optician she said I would have to pay for test as it wasn't a full year since my last test ,needless to say I didn't pay and won't be back
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Posted 4 years ago
This review is for the Chester le Street branch. Had a eye test done a week ago and they could not supply Ray Ban sun glasses of my choice with prescription lenses. I visited today 21.06.21 to ask for pupil distance and was told point blank I could not have it as I had not purchased glasses even though they could not supply. It would have took all of 30 seconds to give me said pupil distance and I had already said that I would be purchasing my "normal glasses" there. The manageress was rude and would not engage. Consequently I will not be going back there again. Disgusting service.
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Posted 4 years ago
At the end of my eye test in a small unventilated room at the at Sidmouth branch, I was shocked when the optician told me that she had chosen not to be vaccinated against covid. There are many elderly people in Sidmouth, some of whom may not have been able to be vaccinated for various reasons. It is massively irresponsible for the optician not to advise customers, before their appointment, that she is an anti-vaxxer so that they can make the decision whether to attend or not.
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Posted 4 years ago
Had an eye test 5 years ago and was told I had cataracts and might want to think about surgery in 2/3 years time. Had another eye test 3 years later as my sight had deteriorated quite significantly and I was very concerned. Told the optician I wanted to be referred. Before even testing my eyes I was given a lecture on the dangers of having surgery. I was told after the test there was no sign of cataracts and that I needed much stronger glasses and should wear varifocals. I said I wasnt happy but the optician was pushy and so I thought well she knows best and bought them, although walked away feeling she was more of a sales person than optician! Several months later and eyesight still deteriorating I paid to see a consultant who informed me upon examination that I have ‘significant cataracts’!! I’m now awaiting surgery. I’m also awaiting a refund from Vision Express!
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Posted 4 years ago
All they wanted to do was to sell me glasses. I felt they were happy that I have cataracts and my prescription kept changing, more money for new glasses. Would not put me on the list for surgery as it was not considered bad enough. I have since had surgery privately and was told my cataracts were really bad. Optometrist was really rude to me so I shall not be going back to Axminster, I am free.
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Posted 4 years ago
Hastings East Sussex branch. Within hours of my eye test both eyes bloodshot and swollen. Phoned the branch to explain ,but no interest at all. Requested the PD which was not on the prescription as unable to leave the house, I wished on this occasion to order a pair of glasses on the internet. This was refused. Head office contacted them and also refused.
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Posted 4 years ago
Bishop auckland branch can’t get through on phone rang customer services they finally got me through but don’t appear to have any urgency to sort problems my niece tried 16 times last week I tried for 40 minutes no one answered
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Posted 4 years ago
They have single handedly done everything possible to slow my business down. They have level 1 support which barely knows anything. Level 2 support I think is one guy. Because it takes 3-4 weeks to get a response and they may pass it on to level 3. If you value your business do not pay these people a minute of your time and money. I have stopped.
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Posted 4 years ago
I had ordered glasses at the Tesco Burnley Vision express and I received an email stating they were to be delivered between Sunday and Wednesday so on Wednesday evening my husband was at Tesco and I asked him to enquire to which he was told they were ready and I could go collect them the following day. I went to pick them up and the Receptionist Elaine was so rude to us and she was being rude to other staff members, she made us feel so belittled when I tried explaining the situation that I didn’t have a text it was my husband who had enquired, she was so rude and honestly did not want to be there. I noticed her being rude when I had my eye test but as I didn’t deal with her directly I brushed it off as her having a bad day but honestly how I was spoken to and treated today I will not be back, I understand things go wrong but just be nice to customers its not that hard, I will say all the other staff were brilliant but she has really turned me off ever returning!
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Posted 4 years ago
Vision Express Tesco Gallows Corner. The staff that come up to me didn’t seem to want to help and was quick to say come back later in a way bordering rude. The pandemic should not be an excuse for staff to be less accommodating. Maybe she just didn’t want to be there. I’m sure plenty of people will want to take that role and have a nicer manner.
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Posted 4 years ago
Should of gone to... You know who!!
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Posted 4 years ago
Misleading information on returns guarantee. 60 day return begins on order date, not date of receiving product. No returns allowed as they say it's bespoke product so consumer rights don't apply. Expensive frames are cheap quality, mine fell apart on the FIRST day. Stay away, buyer BEWARE....
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Posted 4 years ago
I had eye test appointment today at Milton Keynes Kingston branch and I’m very disappointed with the customer service, I didn’t feel welcome and I felt like I am being rushed the optometrist didn’t explain to me the results of my eye test and when I asked him questions I didn’t get answers he just said “oh its ok” and that I need to wear glasses! he is not informative at all.. Patient have their rights to information and I didn’t get that, he gave me a prescription which I didn’t even know what it is for exactly! the receptionist was not so helpful either when I said I can’t afford to purchase the glasses right at that moment! I won’t be coming back and I will get my glasses elsewhere. This is the first time I write a review as I feel so disappointed!
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Posted 4 years ago
Two new pairs of glasses faulty after only 30 days of use. Manager refused exchange or refund.
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Posted 4 years ago
I had a very disappointing experience at vision Express Nugent Park, Orpington. Angie was helpful and helped me choose a few pairs, finally settling on one pair. I waited two weeks for them to arrive and had them fitted. After a few days I developed pain on my nose bridge and behind my ears. They adjusted and I tried again, no better!!! After 7 trips I was getting very frustrated, they then suggested I bring my old glasses in and they would match them for fit. I again tried them for a few days, still pain and discomfort, so I decided to google the frame. I had been sold a pair of children’s glasses!! I’m 57!!! I went back to the branch and complained and told them that I had been sold these, Angie said that when I came in she thought my face was small enough to take children’s glasses!!! This hadn’t been disclosed at the time but certainly explains 7 visits for ill fitting. I explained that I hadn’t been charged for children’s glasses though!!! Instead parting with £609 for two pairs. I demanded a full refund which I have now received. I’ve since bought 2 pairs, far superior from Boots Orpington and saved £140 as well. I certainly will not be recommending Vision Express ever. Very poor service and not good value for money.
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Posted 5 years ago
I am giving this optometry 1 star because the customer service is appalling on-top of that the ranges of nhs glasses was literally 6 pairs and with them 6 pairs due to the staff not doing their job properly and outting paid ones in the free section it resulted in me going to choose back 3 times i am never going here and recommend everyone els not to go here to
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Posted 5 years ago
I'm giving this review a 1 star purely because the ophthalmologist doing my eye test and the equipment was excellent. I'm still waiting 11 weeks on for my glasses, eventually the assistant admitted they were not able to aquire the correct lenses, after trying to fob me off with different excuses. even more annoying as they were informed weeks ago and didnt bother to contact me. Now no doubt I'll be fighting for a refund...terrible customer service.
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Posted 5 years ago
Aweful experience with the Telford branch, waited 8 weeks for my glasses to arrive and was fed lies every week, eventually given these for free but the branch manager who has not got a clue told me as i was given them for free it would be a bonus if they ever turned up as if i was being done a favour, now got a second pair half price but would never use thes people again, nightmare!
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Posted 5 years ago
I had a very bad experience in ilford store , waiting time for my glasses 2 months . I don’t really recommend that store and very unprofessional in the way to deal with issue . The manager was so rude and not polite at all
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Posted 5 years ago
Vision Express is rated 3.0 based on 633 reviews