About Ransome Optical
Ransome Optical offers comprehensive eye care and bespoke eyewear in a beautifully designed setting. The practice provides thorough eye examinations lasting around an hour, covering eyesight assessment, ocular health evaluation, and screening for conditions including glaucoma and macular degeneration, supported by state-of-the-art equipment.
What sets Ransome Optical apart is its commitment to craftsmanship. Jack, one of the UK's few spectacle frame makers, creates bespoke glasses from an onsite workshop using techniques passed down through generations. The practice also stocks a carefully curated, ever-changing range of frames from independent artisans and designers, offering clients access to distinctive eyewear beyond high street options.
Beyond new frames, Ransome Optical provides spectacle repairs and adjustments, ensuring your glasses are maintained to the highest standard. Whether you're seeking a comprehensive eye health check, a custom-made pair of glasses, or professional care for your existing eyewear, Ransome Optical combines clinical expertise with genuine craftsmanship to serve those who value quality vision care and distinctive design.
Treatments & Pricing
Eye Examinations
Eye Examinations
Comprehensive eye exams covering eyesight, ocular health and screening for eye conditions.
Enhanced Eye Exam
Eye exam using Zeiss technology including OCT and Visual Field testing.
Children's Eye Exam
Eye examination tailored for children.
Contact Lens Fitting & Aftercare
Contact lens fitting and aftercare appointments with all major brands.
Emergency Appointments
Glasses Dispensary
Glasses dispensary, including prescription sunglasses.
Bespoke Spectacles
Bespoke Spectacles
Custom-made spectacles tailored to exact specifications and measurements.
Bespoke Sunglasses
Custom-made sunglasses with range of Zeiss sun lenses.
Ransome Bespoke
Made-to-measure service customising existing Ransome frames with personal engraving.
Bespoke Frame Consultation & Design
Frame Fitting
Frame Repairs
Photos
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical eye exam at Ransome Optical involve?
Our eye exams last around 1 hour and cover eyesight assessment, ocular health evaluation, and screening for eye conditions including glaucoma and macular degeneration. We use state-of-the-art Zeiss equipment including OCT and visual field screening to give you a thorough assessment.
Can you make bespoke spectacles?
Yes, we offer bespoke spectacle crafting from our onsite workshop. Jack, one of the UK's few spectacle frame makers, creates custom glasses using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Do you repair and adjust existing glasses?
We absolutely do—spectacle repairs and adjustments are part of our core services, offered alongside frame fitting in our beautifully designed store.
What frame brands do you stock?
We curate an ever-changing, hand-picked range of frames from artisans including Cutler and Gross, Nine, SALT, FRAME, and Einstoffen, an innovative Swiss-inspired eyewear brand.
Can I visit the store to try on frames in person?
Yes—our beautifully designed store is a real, three-dimensional space where you can experience frame fitting, eye exams, repairs, and bespoke services firsthand.
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