Do Asda still sell glasses?

We offer a wide range of designer and non-designer glasses, NHS glasses as well as a collection of glasses for teenagers and children. Once you’ve had your eye test and chosen your glasses our Optical Colleagues in-store are available to process your order.

How long do glasses take to arrive from Asda?

When will I receive my lenses? We aim to deliver your order in 2-3 days if we have verified your specification with your optician. If we don’t yet have your details verified or for more unusual prescriptions we may take 6-7 days.

Who runs Asda Opticians?

An agreement to acquire Asda from Walmart has been made by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital in a deal worth £6.8bn that included the Asda Opticians business. The Issa brothers and TDR Capital have acquired a majority ownership stake and Walmart has retained an equity investment in the business.

How much is an eye test UK?

The typical price for an eye test is £20-£25. The exact price will vary depending on where you are and whether you’re looking to use a local independent optician or a branch of a larger chain.

Do Asda charge extra for Varifocals?

Asda Opticians was also one of the first high-street opticians to offer varifocal glasses for the same price as single-lens glasses, removing surcharges for anti-reflective coating, thinner lenses, tints, varifocal lenses and scratch-resistant coating.

Are varifocal lenses more expensive?

Generally, the more you pay for varifocals, the better the optical design and quality (fewer distortions around the edges). But most people are unlikely to benefit significantly from the very priciest bespoke lenses.

Do you have to book at Asda Opticians?

We understand these changes will mean your visit to Asda Opticians may look and feel a bit different and so we thought it’d be helpful to outline what you can expect. To help us respect and maintain social distancing guidance, we have requested that for now, attendance at our optical departments is by appointment only.

Do pensioners get free glasses?

Glasses vouchers People who receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit are automatically entitled to help with the cost of their glasses. The Pension Credit recipient and their partner, if they have one, are eligible to receive a voucher which will help towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses.