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Designer Glasses, Replacement Lenses & Glasses Reglazing Services

Whether you need replacement lenses, same-day glasses, reglazing services, reframes, prescription sunglasses or designer eyewear, our experienced optical team can help you choose the right solution quickly and professionally.

Independent Eyewear Specialists Since 1991

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2,500 Designer and Affordable Glasses Styles Available In-Store

Welcome to Ilkeston Factory Specs specialist optical laboratory services. We are a family run business established in 1991. Since then we have made thousands of glasses and reglazing jobs for customers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire over more than three decades​.

We offer one of the largest eyewear and designer glasses selections in the Ilkeston, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire area. Our glasses boutique and onsite laboratory specialises in reglazing glasses frames and we offer many glasses and lens replacements the same day. We have a large selection of unbranded glasses, luxury eyewear, titanium light weight glasses, statement glasses, extra large and small glasses, sports glasses and unique services like replacement broken glasses frames and bespoke lens tinting and sunglasses both in-store and online.

  • family-run business

  • established 1991

  • onsite laboratory

  • designer eyewear

  • reglazing specialists

  • replacement lenses

  • same-day services

  • customers across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire

  • Friendly expert advice

  • No appointment needed

Our Optical Services

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Opticians & Reglazing in Ilkeston

Serving Derby, Nottingham &
The East Midlands

We provide designer glasses, replacement lenses, glasses reglazing, prescription sunglasses and same-day glasses for customers throughout Ilkeston, Derby, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston, Heanor, Ripley, Mansfield, Leicester and the wider East Midlands.

If you’re searching for “glasses near me” or “reglaze glasses Ilkeston”, we’re here to help. We offer Same-day glasses, replacement lenses and specialist eyewear services. We have free parking found directly outside store & free private parking to the rear of our premises. Located at 135 Lower Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK, De7 8as just up from the Tesco Island.

Open Mon - Sat 10:am to 2:30pm/ closed Wed serving customers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Customers regularly visit us from Ilkeston, Derby, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston, Heanor, Ripley, Mansfield, Leicester, West Bridgford and surrounding areas for specialist eyewear services, replacement lenses and glasses reglazing.

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Why Choose
Ilkeston Factory Specs?

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Why Customers Choose Ilkeston Factory Specs

Unlike many high street opticians, we operate our own onsite optical laboratory. This allows us to provide specialist services including replacement lenses in existing glasses, same-day prescription glasses, designer frame reglazing, prescription sunglasses and reframe services while maintaining greater control over quality and turnaround times.

  • Established 1991

  • Onsite optical laboratory

  • Same-day lens fitting

  • Glasses reglazing specialists

  • Designer eyewear boutique

  • No appointment required

  • UK-wide postal services

 

Popular Eyewear & Lens Replacement Services

Trusted Across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire

We are a long established glasses boutique and optical laboratory. We specialise in affordably priced glasses, same day glassesdesigner glasses, prescription lens reglaze and replacing broken glasses frames in-store and across the uk online.

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Customer Reviews

Got a few pairs of sunglasses done here, really quick service, perfect, thanks so much! Charles on Google.

I had my old glasses reframed. They have been super helpful. The whole process took less than 15 minutes. I am so happy with my new frames.

Sue on Google

What a find! Reglazed my glasses with new prescription. I hadn't had them long and a new pair seemed so unnecessary. Customer service was so good. Any questions sorted quickly by Shaun, saved me hassle and a lot of money. Lorraine on Google.​

Having developed an allergy to my frames and being told by the original optician that I’d need to buy new glasses I was really hoping you’d be able to help me.
The service I received was first class and my original lenses were put into new frames in an hour. I’ll definitely be back 
Thank you, a brilliant experience all round.
 Gwen Google

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Our Onsite Optical Laboratory Matters

Our onsite optical laboratory allows us to provide replacement lenses in existing glasses, designer frame reglazing, sports insert glazing, reframe services, same-day prescription glasses and specialist lens fitting services that many traditional optical retailers cannot offer.

FAQ's

Do you reglaze existing glasses?
Yes, we offer a reglaze service using your own suitable frames.
Can you replace scratched lenses?
Yes, we can replace scratched or damaged lenses while keeping your existing frames.
Do you offer same-day glasses?
Selected prescriptions and frame combinations can often be completed the same day in-store.
Do you offer prescription sunglasses?
Yes, we supply prescription sunglasses with tinted, polarised and specialist lens options.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is needed for many of our services including reglazing consultations and frame browsing.
Can you replace my broken glasses frames
Yes, we replace broken glasses frames with our new frames in-store & Online

Can you replace lenses in existing frames?

Yes we replace lenses into your own frames.

Can you fit my lenses into new frames?

Yes we offer a reframe service in-store and online.

Do you offer glasses reglazing by post?

Yes we often receive glasses frames for new lens replacements in the post

​Are you authorised designer eyewear stockists?

Yes, we are authorised to supply all our glasses brands in-store.

Can you reglaze designer glasses?

Yes, we are experts in reglazing designer glasses

Is it cheaper to replace lenses than buy new glasses?

Yes because there is no extra cost for a new frame.

Can you replace lenses in designer glasses?

Yes we can replace lenses in designer glasses old or new.

Can you replace varifocal lenses?

Yes, we regularly replace varifocal lenses and most kinds of prescription lenses.

Can you send glasses by post for reglazing?

Yes, you can send your glasses frames to us in the post for replacement lenses

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Visit us Today – No Appointment Needed

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Visit Our Ilkeston Optical Laboratory

Customers regularly visit us for Designer Eyewear, Replace Lenses in Existing Glasses, Put Existing Lenses Into New Frames, Same Day Prescription Glasses and Prescription Sunglasses, all available through our onsite optical laboratory. Speak to our team about same-day prescription lenses and eyewear styling consultations.

📍 Visit our Ilkeston store today

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Located at 135 Lower Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK De7 8as Tel 0115 9 445656
Open Mon-Sat (closed Wed) 10:00am -2:30pm

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