Look and feel your best in a pair of frames from our range of quality and designer eyewear that you won't find anywhere else in Harpenden. At Skye Optometrists we believe in quality; from the smallest detail of our fully refurbished practice to our thorough eye examinations and exciting range of frames, everything we do is for our patients. We have invested in the latest optical technology and the qualifications of our friendly team so that you can always be sure you are receiving the best eyecare in Harpenden.
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Skye Optometrists' philosophy is to achieve total customer satisfaction through an individual approach to every customer and by the provision of quality eye care by fully qualified GOC registered optometrists and dispensing opticians to look after your eyesight, vision and optical needs. Whether you are looking for contact lenses, designer frames or quality eye healthcare, our team will help you choose the best option for you.
We pride ourselves in providing a superior experience for all of our patients and customers. Many of our patients have been with us for many years and have now become friendly familiar faces. Please get in touch if you have any feedback that you would like us to share with our team. In the event of any complaint or suggestions for how we can better our service, please contact the practice.
At your appointment, your eyes will be thoroughly checked to ensure that you have the healthiest possible vision. If you then need new spectacles or other products, we can advise on the best options for you. Our detailed eye examination will detect any eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration in addition to other general health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes. We recommend an eye examination every 2 years although some people may need to be seen more frequently.
Contact lenses can be for occasional or regular wear. They are replaced on a daily, 2-weekly and 1, 3 or 6 monthly basis or longer for wearers of gas permeable or special lenses. We have contact lenses available for most prescriptions including people with astigmatism, multifocal or complex needs. For our contact lens patients, we offer a regular assessment to make sure that you are getting the best out of your contact lenses.
Reviews (13)
Rob Mills
Jun 13, 2022
Neville Jones
Apr 05, 2022
Tim Lowther
Apr 05, 2022
Johnman
Feb 14, 2022
Really impressed. The optometrist was very friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel very relaxed. There was no pressure to purchase glasses from them after the test. Although I did opt to and again the sales assistant was very friendly and helpful and was able to advise on styles within my budget. Highly recommend them! :
Gavin Finlayson
Sep 15, 2021
Julie Hall
Jul 19, 2021
Have used Skye for the first time this week and was delighted to find Sam is now working here having used a different opticians previously. Sam is professional yet warm & friendly and is a star at helping find exactly the right pair of glasses without having to try on 30 pairs. The fit is always perfect. I was also impressed with David who did my eye test which was thorough; I felt re-assured and confident with his advice. I'm very happy to have found a new opticians I can see myself using for many years to come
Corrine Grimes
Jul 05, 2021
I am so delighted I have found Skye Optometrists. After some unsatisfactory experiences with other opticians, Skye were recommended to me by a consultant ophthalmologist at Spire Harpenden and the service I received from the optician and from dispenser Julie was quite faultless. I would also like to commend the delightful receptionist who clearly is proud of what she does, and does it well. Optician Dawood was knowledgeable and personable, putting me at my ease and listening carefully to my needs - my new reading glasses are perfect! Dispenser Julie Flisher is an absolute star.
She went to a great deal of trouble to fit me out with the right pair of loupes for my crafting hobby, which has made a big difference to my experience of that pastime. I was also extremely grateful for the amount of time she spent patiently talking me through the pros and cons of varifocals - again, she was so kind and knowledgeable, and listened carefully to my needs. All in all, a great experience; I will be returning to Skye!
She went to a great deal of trouble to fit me out with the right pair of loupes for my crafting hobby, which has made a big difference to my experience of that pastime. I was also extremely grateful for the amount of time she spent patiently talking me through the pros and cons of varifocals - again, she was so kind and knowledgeable, and listened carefully to my needs. All in all, a great experience; I will be returning to Skye!
Sophie Nugent
May 29, 2021
Amazing service and experience at Skyes, my family and I were always loyal 20/20 Eyecare patients and since it's closure we have found that Skye's prices match that of 20/20's and encourage any past patients to try Skye's for their beautiful practice and friendly staff. A special shout out to Nicola for looking after myself and my mum from the eye test to picking glasses!
Jay Lal
Apr 24, 2021
Anna Cowley
Apr 23, 2021
Helen Garwood
Apr 07, 2021
Excellent service and care at Skye from the eye test, through the glasses selection, measurements and fitting. This was my first appointment with Skye, booked after seeing excellent reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Sen took time to help me select the perfect frames to fit a small face and to ensure the lenses are perfect. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stewart Marsden
Mar 29, 2021
Skye Optometrists are brilliant. I first visited them some years ago when I first discovered I have dyslexia and that colorimetry could help with it. I was guided through that bizarre alien world by Mariam Bhojani and left with glasses that quite literally changed my life. I visited Skye Optometrists again in March (2021) when it became apparent that I needed new glasses.
Their customer service and standards had not been affected by the Covid Pandemic and inspite of the restrictions I received a very professional service every step of the way, from initial contact enquiry to collection and fitting of my new glasses. David Fleming performed my eye examination and was very thorough and informative, explaining all the processes and reasons for all the tests.
I was confident that I was in superbly qualified and competent hands. Darren Fleckney, commented with good humor on my swift and decisive choosing of my new frames and talked me through the manufacturing process and turn around time. I received a call stating that my new glasses had arrived 3 weeks later (that time scale was due to the restrictions in manufacturing during the pandemic and due to the uniqueness of my prescription) and I was invited to come immediately to be "slotted in" on arrival for fitting by Sen Gurung.who was very professional and ensured a comfortable fit of my new eyewear.
I cannot praise the team and Skye enough, from the various people I spoke to on the phone or via email to the more senior staff, they are all consummate professionals. I would recommend Skye Optometrists to any one.
Their customer service and standards had not been affected by the Covid Pandemic and inspite of the restrictions I received a very professional service every step of the way, from initial contact enquiry to collection and fitting of my new glasses. David Fleming performed my eye examination and was very thorough and informative, explaining all the processes and reasons for all the tests.
I was confident that I was in superbly qualified and competent hands. Darren Fleckney, commented with good humor on my swift and decisive choosing of my new frames and talked me through the manufacturing process and turn around time. I received a call stating that my new glasses had arrived 3 weeks later (that time scale was due to the restrictions in manufacturing during the pandemic and due to the uniqueness of my prescription) and I was invited to come immediately to be "slotted in" on arrival for fitting by Sen Gurung.who was very professional and ensured a comfortable fit of my new eyewear.
I cannot praise the team and Skye enough, from the various people I spoke to on the phone or via email to the more senior staff, they are all consummate professionals. I would recommend Skye Optometrists to any one.
Victoria Taylor
Jan 30, 2021