Park Road, Liverpool · Since 1998
Varifocals fitted properly. Frames made by hand.
Independent eyecare in Liverpool, and the only bespoke frame makers in Merseyside. No chains, no sales targets, no hard sell.
- ★★★★★5.0 from 210 Google reviews
- Est. 1998
- Private and NHS
- Free parking opposite
Sound familiar?
If you’ve tried varifocals and felt dizzy, disoriented or disappointed, you’re not alone.
- “I feel like I’m always swapping between glasses.”
- “Varifocals don’t seem to focus properly for me.”
- “The frames I’ve been offered never really suit me.”
- “I’m tired of being treated like a sales number in high street chains.”
Most varifocal problems are fitting problems. The lens was never measured to your eyes, or the frame was never made to fit your face. We fix both, under one roof.
How we fit varifocalsWhy people travel to Park Road
Three things the chains can’t do
We measure properly
Your lens position is measured to your eyes and your frame with the Essilor Visioffice digital measuring system. No felt-tip dots on the lens, no ruler, no standard template. As one patient put it, “their technology to get your prescription spot on is like something from the future.”
We make the frame to fit you
Every bespoke frame is designed and cut by hand in our workshop from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, with a three-year guarantee. If a stock frame doesn’t sit right, we build one that does.
No hard sell
We tell you what you need and let you decide. Frames for every budget, from stock to designer to bespoke, and 0% finance over six months.
What we do
Everything under one roof
Varifocals →
Liverpool’s varifocal specialists. Fitted properly, ready in 48 hours.
Eye tests →
Thorough, unhurried examinations with our optometrist. Private and NHS.
Same day glasses →
Single vision glasses from stock lenses, glazed in our workshop today.
Bespoke eyewear →
Frames designed and made by hand for your face. The only makers in Merseyside.
Don’t take our word for it
5.0 from 210 local people on Google
“After struggling with my varifocals for three years I thought I’d give it a go. My lenses are 100%, it’s like seeing in a whole new world. There was no hard sell. 100% worth travelling for.”
“For the first time in many years I have a pair of glasses that fit my face, look nice and do the job of helping me see properly. I was seen as a person, not just a customer.”
“I’ve never been a fan of the big high street chains where you feel like just another number being pushed through the system. Winstanley was the complete opposite. The turnaround on my glasses was far faster than I expected, without compromising on quality.”
Who you’ll meet
Gavin Winstanley, frame maker
Gavin designs and cuts every bespoke frame in the Park Road workshop, and fits the varifocals himself. He has been making eyewear on Park Road since 1998. Patients say he “really knows his stuff” and “has actually taught me how to wear my glasses”.
You will see the same small team every visit: no rotating staff, no sales targets.
Common questions
Before you book
Do you do NHS eye tests?
Yes. We see private and NHS patients. If you qualify for an NHS sight test, for example if you are over 60 or receive certain benefits, your eye examination is free.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is free parking right outside on Park Road and free parking at Tesco Extra opposite, with no time limit.
How quickly can I get glasses?
Single vision glasses from our stock lenses are glazed the same day. Varifocals are ready in 48 hours.
Do you make your own frames?
Yes. We design and cut bespoke frames by hand in our Park Road workshop from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate. We are the only bespoke frame makers in Merseyside.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. We offer 0% finance over six months. Ask in the shop or when you book.
Book an eye test on Park Road
Opposite Tesco Extra, next to Sayers. Free parking. Private and NHS patients welcome.
Or call 0151 726 0622