Your local optical stylist

Do you want to wear glasses that you truly love? That capture your personality and style? Do you find the experience of choosing eyewear overwhelming? We do things a little differently...

Optician's portrait looking through lens and glasses - National Portrait Prize entry
“Discovering someone’s personality, and matching it with eyewear that truly reflects their style – that’s when I know I’ve done my job. It’s a great honour."
- Tony Kalsi
Marion's frame
Mykita Mylon Isco
Mike's frame
Dita Flight Seven
Taj's frame
Mykita Lite Annika
Having worn glasses my whole life I can say that this was hands down the best experience I have ever had at any optician.
Mark
Tony has been beyond helpful, he had the best advice on what frames were right for me. Could not possibly recommend more!
Constanza
Tony made the process of choosing a pair of glasses really smooth and comfortable as well, giving great tips. Went a couple times and got the right pair in the end. Been wearing them for a few months now, and they're amazing.
Paul
These guys are brilliant. Completely different from the usual opticians. Tony is calm, patient, interested and genuinely friendly and quite apart from anything else he's got some real style, which is, let's face it, what you've come to an optician's for.
Stefan
Tony & his team deserve a massive shout out. They’re simply the best. Nothing is too much trouble. They treat their customers with the utmost care and respect. You will struggle to find a better opticians in London.
SML
This is the friendliest, profesional and super helpful opticians! I am so lucky to have found them. They are always incredibly welcoming and friendly... I have encouraged all my friends to go here and everyone always tells me how pleased they were. I cannot recommend enough.
Kristina
Tony is welcoming, funny, professional, and passionate about what he does. He treats you more like a friend than a customer. Highly recommend!
Geena
Tony took such care adjusting my daughters frames to fit her that for the first time she actually looks through the lenses rather than over them, such a revelation! Thank you so much again for such excellent attentive service!
Emma
This is the friendliest, profesional and super helpful opticians! I am so lucky to have found them. They are always incredibly welcoming and friendly... I have encouraged all my friends to go here and everyone always tells me how pleased they were. I cannot recommend enough.
Kristina
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Your experience

There’s an art to choosing the right pair of spectacles. It takes time, patience, care and focus...

We don’t rush straight into trying on frames – first we take the time to really get to know you: the work you do, what your hobbies are, your favourite books and music.

We observe what clothes you like to wear, the colours that suit you, the accessories you choose. Often the way you stand, the way you tilt your head, or even how you treat your phone can give us a sense of the type of frames you'll need!

Aydin's frame
Oliver People's Fairmont

Curated eyewear collections

The glasses that we stock are timeless, classic, and built to last. They each tell a different story and represent the diversity and variety of manufacturers from all around the world,

Some pieces are bold and colourful, others more minimal and spare. Some draw immediate attention, others reflect a person’s desire to blend in. It’s a varied palette to select from, with something to suit everybody – every face and every wallet.

Clear vision begins with healthy eyes.

All our consultations are conducted by Mo, Josie, Emma and Rikesh – our friendly, approachable team of highly-qualified Optometrists.

Over the years our patients have told us of the reassurance they feel when attended to by the same professionals at each visit; we pride ourselves on being available to provide this level of continuity.

The team don’t just do eye exams, they take the time to truly get to know you. They’re here to advise you and guide you through the whole process. We feel it’s not just about assessing your prescription and any related conditions, but also asking in-depth questions about the way you live and work, your general health & nutrition, and even specific lifestyle questions related to your home and work space.

By providing gentle guidance and helpful tips, they’re able to arm you with enough knowledge allowing you to confidently make informed decisions about your future eye health.

We understand that each person’s situation is unique, which is why the solutions we provide are tailor-made to best suit you as an individual.

Visit us

203 Upper Street
Islington
London
N1 1RQ

Telephone - 0207 359 6868
Email - tony@aviewislington.co.uk