Simply Beautiful Affordable Eyewear
A Fantastic 2500 Selection
at Our Unique Eyewear Boutique & Laboratory !
Beautiful & Affordable Unbranded and Designer Glasses In-Store
Our Boutique store and Laboratory is available for your visit between 10am and 2:30pm From Monday to Saturday with
No Appointment Necessary. Please note we are Closed Wednesdays. Private bookings from 2:30pm 7 days a week. Find us at 135 Lower Bath Street, Ilkeston Derbys, England, UK de78as with free parking available Tel 01159 445656.
Feeling excited about our major store front & interior refurbishment Jan 2026 - Don't worry, our boutique remains open throughout !
Ilkeston Factory Specs Beautiful Affordable Eyewear is gearing up for a major transformation this spring. The 2026 refurbishment promises to enhance both the look and functionality of the outside and inside of our boutique store and its surrounding facilities. Alongside the physical upgrades, customers can look forward to a fresh selection of the latest eyewear styles, including both branded and unbranded options. We're also refurbing and making improvements to the glazing facility at the rear and a new decked area on the second floor for our much appreciated rental tenants above.
Big Choice of Prestige & Designer Eyewear In-Store
Designer & Prestige
We offer a fantastic 2500 selection of Designer, Niche & unbranded glasses at our Affordable Eyewear Boutique and Optical Laboratory with all types of lenses.
Bring your prescription & visit us soon for choice, advice, 1 hr service* and find your perfect glasses with us in-store!
Why not book a redeemable private consultation and try on our extended ranges not on display ?
Unbranded & Affordable
Eyewear In-Store
Affordable Unbranded Prescription Glasses
We hold a large selection of unbranded affordable eyewear in-store with affordable lens options!
We've ensured that our unbranded eyewear is current, stylish, fashionable and funky. Discounted second pairs available for more than one look.
Our Unbranded eyewear comes with flexi hinges as standard and durable metals and plastic styles.
The Best Selection of
Unique Niche Eyewear
Niche Eyewear Specialists
"Dare to be Different" Our BIG BIG Niche Eyewear selection in-store is the talk of the town. Our Niche Glasses boast bright bold colours and styles for both Men and Women who want a Unique look. Our Unique frames in Metals and Acetate plastics come in many attractive & unique colours. Vibrant Reds,Oranges, Greens,Blues and Blacks and the latest multi coloured tortoiseshells. Oversized, Cats Eye's, Angular, Thick and Chunky Acetates not found elsewhere. Unique !
Prescription Sunglasses
In-Store
Prescription Sunglasses
We offer a large selection of stylish and affordable prescription sunglasses in-store in many styles and colours, just waiting for your prescription!
Our sunglasses are all UV treated for your safety. We also have regular glasses with bespoke fitting polarised clip on sunshades so you can wear your sunglasses with or without a tint all year.
Beautiful & Unique
Bespoke Tinted Lenses
Bespoke Lens Tinting
In-Store
Explore our one-of-a-kind Bespoke Lens Tinting Solution in-store and create a look that's uniquely yours.
We specialise in tint options including Graduated tints, Block tints and 2 colour combination tints. Our lens tinting
services are conveniently available in-store with prescription or non prescription lenses! Call in to view our samples and check out our unique bespoke lens tints that pop.
Light Weight, Flexible Metal &
Titanium Glasses !
Light Weight Glasses
Check out our extensive collection of lightweight eyewear, featuring pure titanium glasses that feel almost weightless. These hypo-allergenic frames are perfect for those who experience discomfort from traditional metal options. Additionally, explore our lightweight acetate glasses, designed with comfortable nose bridge fittings and available in a variety of colours and styles. Visit us in-store to find the perfect pair of glasses that really suit your style and precise comfort needs.
Statement Glasses
Available In-Store
Invest in our Classic Eyewear
Welcome to our exquisite collection of classic eyewear, where timeless elegance meets affordability. Explore our diverse range of retro styles, including chic cat-eye glasses crafted from luxurious plastics and sleek metals. Discover branded, jewel-encrusted pieces from renowned names like Tiffany, Dario Martini, and Swarovski, perfect for making a lasting statement. Step into our store and find the perfect pair of glasses that will exude sophistication and style for years to come with reglazes always available.
Extra Large & Extra Small
Glasses Specialists
Extra Large & Small Glasses
Welcome to our collection of eyewear, where we cater to both fashion enthusiasts and those seeking practicality. Specializing in Extra Large and Extra Small glasses frames, we understand the unique needs of our customers. Whether you require wider fitting eyewear for larger face shapes or narrower designs for smaller features, our extensive selection ensures you'll find the perfect pair. Visit us in-store to explore our 100's of diverse glasses and frames tailored uniquely and just for you!
A Large Selection of Rimless Glasses In-Store
We are Rimless Glasses Specialists
We specialise in completely rimless glasses in-store. Explore our extensive selection of rimless eyewear for both men and women, featuring both Designer branded and unbranded styles. We pride ourselves on our expertise in lens quality, offering durable rimless glasses equipped with standard 1.6 index glare-resistant lenses for optimal clarity. Visit us to find the perfect pair of rimless glasses that combines style and strength! We sell all rimless as a complete pair of glasses.
We Replace Broken Glasses
Frames In-Store & Online
Replacement Frames
Own Lenses Fitted
In-Store & Online Service
Welcome to our "Replace Broken Glasses Frames" service! We offer hundreds of stylish new frames to give your broken glasses frames and existing lenses a fresh new look. Whether you visit us in-store for a quick 15minute turn around while you wait, or choose our convenient nationwide online option, we've got you covered. Say goodbye damaged frames and hello to trendy new styles with your own lenses fitted !
Reglaze Own Frames
In-Store
Our New Lenses Into Your Own Frames Old or New
In-Store
1 Blank Lens After Op
In-Store & Online
1 Blank Lens Replacement
In-Store & Online Service
Had an eye operation on 1 eye ?
It's common to end up with glasses that have one defunct lens obstructing your vision due to a now incorrect prescription. You'll need a new prescription in due course, but since your vision needs time to settle before a new eye test is undertaken and committed too, we can cosmetically replace the problematic lens with an optical quality blank lens, fitted directly into your own frames in-store while you wait or nationwide online. standard uncoated or glare resistant lenses, we can help, call in or post your glasses in !
We Glaze Sports Inserts
In-store
We Glaze Your Existing Sports Inserts In-Store
Extreme curved lenses often don't offer reliable vision and can distort your view.
This is why some wrapped or bladed glasses have a prescription back insert to house your lenses with much less of a distortion risk and a much lower price point. At Ilkeston Factory Specs we can glaze your own sports inserts with our quality prescription lenses while you wait in-store, and the good news is, when your prescription changes we can simply change the lenses in your inserts at a great price. Simply bring your inserts to store and upgrade your sport experience.
Glasses Made With Care
Measurements & Fitting
At our optical store, we prioritise the importance of accurately measured lenses and expertly fitted frames for optimal vision through your new glasses. Our highly trained technicians deliver personalised face-to-face service and are experts at ensuring precise measurements to enable us to make your glasses up. With over 34 years of experience, you know you can trust our expertise for all your in-store & online eyewear needs !
About Our Lenses
Quality Prescription Lenses
Quality meets affordability. We take pride in finishing and crafting our lenses in-store to British Standards, often whithin an hour, ensuring that each lens product is made with care. For more specialised, coated or complex lenses, we partner with renowned suppliers like Essilor UK, creators of Varilux, to bring you great quality lens options. Explore our wide range of lenses, including Single Vision, Varifocal, Ultra Thin lenses, 1.6,1.67,1.74 plastic and Photochromic Lenses, Polarised and Glare Resistant, Blue Glare Block, and unique bespoke tinted lenses in house to your instruction.
1 Hour Service
At Our On-Site Laboratory
Check Out Our 1 Hour or Less Services In-Store
Welcome to our in house Lab, where we proudly make and offer Single Vision uncoated prescription glasses made right here in an hour or less. Our skilled technicians utilise cutting-edge glazing machinery to ensure quick service at competitive prices. Plus, we provide a while-you-wait reglaze and reframe service, fitting prescription lenses to your own frames new or old. Explore our express service options.
Testimonials & Reviews
Testimonials & Reviews
Welcome to Ilkeston Factory Specs! Established in 1991 and proudly serving the community in Ilkeston since 2003, we specialise in prescription glasses and lenses, offering our unique bespoke services and expert advice to thousands of satisfied customers. Don't just take our word for it, read on to discover what our happy clients have to say! Bring in your prescription and experience our exceptional service for yourself!
Visit us Soon !
Where to Find Us ?
Ilkeston Factory Specs was established in 1991 in the West Midlands and in Ilkeston in 2003. Our Boutique Store and Laboratory is located at 135 Lower Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, Uk, De7 8AS Tel 0115 9 445656.
We are an independent business trading from our own premises. We take valid prescriptions supplied by all registered UK Opticians, either through our UK website or at our UK Boutique store and premises. We supply glasses frames and prescription lenses as well as offering many bespoke services both In-store and Online. Some of our services can be undertaken while you wait.
