Affordable Designer Glasses & Same-Day Reglazing in Ilkeston
Discover over 2,500 designer and unbranded glasses frames at Ilkeston Factory Specs. We specialise in same-day prescription glasses, replacement lenses, reglazing and reframing services and affordable designer eyewear with an onsite optical laboratory established in 1991 serving Derby, Nottingham and the East Midlands. Visit us today in Ilkeston, open 10am untill 2.30pm Mon-Sat closed Wed.
Designer Glasses in Ilkeston for Every Style
With over 2,500 designer and unbranded glasses styles available in-store, we offer one of the largest eyewear selections in the Ilkeston, Derby and Nottingham area. Discover lightweight titanium glasses, niche eyewear brands and affordable prescription glasses for every style and budget.
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Designer & independent eyewear brands
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Lightweight titanium glasses
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Prescription glasses made to order
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Friendly expert fitting advice
Reglazing & Replacement Lenses for Existing Frames
Already have frames you love? Our reglaze glasses service lets you keep them and simply replace the lenses.
We fit new prescription lenses into your existing frames quickly and professionally—saving you money while keeping your favourite look.
Our reglazing service allows you to replace lenses in your existing glasses frames without buying completely new eyewear. Ideal for prescription updates, scratched lenses and lens upgrades.
✔ Replace lenses in your glasses
✔ Update your prescription
✔ Add coatings, tints, or upgrades
✔ In-store or UK-wide service available
Keep Your Favourite Glasses Frames
We can fit new prescription lenses into many full-rim and semi-rimless frames while helping preserve the style and comfort you already enjoy.
Same-Day & 1 Hour Glasses Service in Ilkeston
Need glasses fast? We offer a same-day glasses service in Ilkeston, with many prescriptions ready in as little as one hour. Perfect for emergencies, last-minute needs, or busy schedules. Unlike many opticians that send lenses away to external labs, our onsite glazing laboratory allows many prescription glasses to be completed much faster in-store.
Onsite Optical Laboratory & Glazing Services
Our experienced technicians cut, fit and glaze many prescription lenses onsite to provide faster turnaround times and more personalised service.
✔ 1-hour glasses available
✔ Walk-in service – no booking required
✔ On-site lab for fast turnaround
Same day glasses Nottingham area and same day glasses Derby available - No appointment needed.
Independent Opticians Serving Ilkeston, Derby & Nottingham
We’re a family-run eyewear business with over 30 years of experience, combining expert knowledge with a passion for unique design.
Unlike large chains, we focus on personalised service, honest pricing, and helping you find glasses that truly suit you. Established in 1991, Ilkeston Factory Specs has helped customers across Derbyshire and the East Midlands with affordable prescription eyewear, designer glasses and replacement lenses.
Established Independent Eyewear Specialists
As an independent optical business, we focus on honest advice, personalised fitting and specialist eyewear services tailored to individual needs.
Your Local Glasses Shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Conveniently located in Ilkeston, we welcome customers from across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including:
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Long Eaton
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Heanor
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Ripley
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Derby
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Nottingham
If you’re searching for “glasses near me” or “reglaze glasses Ilkeston”, we’re here to help.
Serving Derby, Nottingham &
The East Midlands
Our experienced technicians are happy to advise and answer questions in-store.
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!
Many of our customers return year after year and regularly recommend us to friends and family.
We have built our reputation on:
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Friendly expert advice
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Fast prescription glasses services
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Honest recommendations
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Professional fitting and adjustments
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Quality designer eyewear
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Same day service on some lenses
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Affordable prices
We Replace Broken Glasses Frames
Why not keep your lenses ansd upgrade your style? If your lenses are still perfect but your frames are worn, damaged, or just not your style anymore, you don’t need to start from scratch.
Our glasses reframe service lets you keep your existing lenses and fit them into a brand new frame—giving your glasses a completely fresh look without the cost of replacing everything.
Want New Frames Without New Lenses?
We can put your own lenses into our new frames and save you money with our fast, bespoke, comprehensive and professional reframe service while you wait in-store and UK wide online.
✔ Keep your current lenses
✔ Choose from 2,500+ new frames
✔ Save money vs buying new glasses
✔ Expert fitting in-store
Our "Replace Broken Glasses Frames" service is available at our Ilkeston glasses boutique and across the UK
1 Blank Lens After Op
In-Store at Ilkeston
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 we can cosmetically replace the problematic lens and fit a blank lens, fitted directly into your own frames.
1 Blank Lens Replacement
In-Store & Online Service
Our replacement blank lens service is available in-store while you wait or nationwide online.
✔ Comfortable vision
✔ Cost effective solution
✔ No appointment needed
✔ Expert lens fitting at our laboratory
Our "Replace Broken Glasses Frames" service is available at our Ilkeston glasses boutique and across the UK
Beautiful & Unique
Bespoke Tinted Lenses
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.
Bespoke Tinted Prescription & Non Prescription Tinted Lenses at our Ilkeston Store & Online
We offer our bespoke tinting service in-store to customers who live near enough to call into our boutique store and laboratory, serving the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and East Midland areas.
We also offer a one-of-a-kind bespoke lens tinting solution online nationwide.
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Lenses tinted in-store
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Easy alterations in-store
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Many tint colours and styles available
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Unique bespoke style
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In-store and online service
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Prescription or non prescription lenses available
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While you wait same day service
Complete Prescription Glasses Offers Online Across the UK
These Branded and unbranded glasses are brand new and available online at a great reduced price ! Manufactured directly at our Ilkeston Laboratory to industry standards.
Buy Complete Glasses Online
Browse and buy complete prescription glasses at online prices UK wide.
Single Vision and Vari-focal lenses available to buy now
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Save money with low online prices
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Single and Vari-focal lenses availble
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Uk wide offers
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Sunglasses available
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Lens tinting and glare coatings
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Delivered to your home
100's of Affordable Unbranded Glasses at Our Ilkeston Store
We offer a wide range of branded, budget-friendly eyewear in-store, complete with economical lens options! Our unbranded eyewear is designed to be trendy, stylish, and unique. Take advantage of discounted second pairs for a variety of looks. All our unbranded eyewear features flexible hinges and is available in durable metal and plastic styles.
Affordable Low Cost Prescription Glasses
Get your glasses on the same day at affordable prices with our while-you-wait service for single vision lenses. Choose from hundreds of stylish, high-quality frames. We proudly serve Ilkeston, Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester—no appointment necessary!
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Same day Single Vision glasses
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Affordable prices
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Serving Ilkeston Nottingham, Derby and Leicester
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All types of lenses, tints & coatings
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No appointment needed
A Fantastic Selection of
Unique Niche Eyewear
Do you dare to be different?
Our niche eyewear collection 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 and individual look. Our unique frames in metals and acetate plastics come in many attractive & unique styles. Vibrant Reds, Oranges, Greens, Blues, Blacks and the latest multi coloured tortoiseshells. Oversized, cats eye, angular, thick and chunky eyewear not easily found in the Ilkeston, Nottingham or Derby area!
We are the Niche Eyewear Specialists in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Our unique frames in metals and acetate plastics come in many attractive & unique styles. Vibrant Reds, Oranges, Greens, Blues, Blacks and the latest multi coloured Tortoiseshells. Oversized, cats eye, angular, thick and chunky eyewear not easily found in the Ilkeston, Nottingham or Derby area!
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Unique individual styles
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Styles not found elsewhere
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Affordable prices
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Large selection to try in-store
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Great advice and fitting
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Near to Nottingham & Derby
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Same day single lenses service
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No appointment needed
A Large Selection
of 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 prescription sunglasses are all UV treated.
Prescription Sunglasses with Full UV Sun Protection Available From Our Ilkeston Optical Store
We offer regular glasses with custom-fitted polarized clip-on sunshades that seamlessly blend in making them nearly undetectable when attached. This way, you can enjoy your sunglasses or without a tint throughout the year.
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Affordable prices
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Same day single vision prescription sunglasses
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Many bespoke tint colours
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Graduated and solid tints
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Ilkeston optical lab near to Nottingham and Derby
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Same day tint alterations
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Reglaze sunglasses lenses
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All types of lenses available
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No appointment needed
100's of Light Weight, Memory Metal & Titanium 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.
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Hypo-allergenic titanium glasses
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Comfortable light weight
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We are easily reached in Ilkeston from Nottingham and Derby
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Single Vision and Vari-focals
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Single Lens same day glasses
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try on our large selection
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Competitive prices
Timeless & Elegant Classic Statement Glasses at Ilkeston
Welcome to our exquisite collection of classic eyewear, where timeless elegance meets affordability. Explore our 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 reglazing always available.
Extra Large & Small
Glasses Frame Specialists
Welcome to our collection of eyewear, where we cater to both fashion enthusiasts and those seeking practicality. Specialising in Extra Large and Extra Small glasses frames, we understand the unique needs of our customers. Whether 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 100's of diverse glasses and frames tailored uniquely and just for you!
Quality Prescription Lenses From our Glasses Laboratory
Quality meets affordability. We take pride in finishing and crafting our lenses in-store to British standards, often within an hour, ensuring that each lens product is made with care.
Quality Prescription Lenses Available From Our Ilkeston Derbyshire Optical Laboratory
For more specialised, coated or complex lenses, we partner with renowned UK and world wide specialist lens suppliers, to bring you quality lens options. Explore our wide range of lenses, including Single Vision, same day 1 hour glasses, Vari-focal lenses, Ultra Thin lenses, 1.6,1.67,1.74 plastic and Photochromic Lenses. Polarised and glare resistant, blue glare resistant and unique bespoke tinted lenses are all available in-store.
Visit us Today – No Appointment Needed
Whether you need new glasses, replacement lenses, or fast service, our team at Ilkeston is ready to help.
👉 Walk in today and find your perfect pair of glasses
👉 Bring your existing frames for reglazing
👉 Bring your prescription and Get expert advice with no pressure
📍 Visit our Ilkeston store today
Frequently asked questions
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