Home Trial

Replicate the showroom experience with our no-obligation 7 day Home Trial, the best way to shop for prescription eyewear from the comfort of your own home.

Step One

Browse our website and select up to 3 frames to try on. The 7 day Home Trial is available for prescription sunglasses, prescription glasses and prescription sports protective eyewear but we will send non-prescription samples. If you choose a product with prescription inserts, we'll include samples of them too!

? Expert Advice
 The trial is designed for you to get an idea of fit and feel of the frames so we cannot always guarantee sending your exact colour preferences, we can usually send lens samples though!
Sunglasses, Glasses and Goggles
? Expert Advice
 We can only accept card payments for the Home Trial. Unfortunately we can't accept payments via PayPal.
Customer service, wearing glasses


Step Two


Give us a call on 01780 783932 and one of our team will set up the trial. Please have your prescription to hand or an account set-up so we can check the compatibility of your prescription with the products you have selected. We charge £7.95, this covers the outward postage and a pre-paid returns label.

Step Three


The Home Trial will be delivered directly to your door on a Royal Mail tracked delivery service. When it arrives, try on your frames for fit and feel and decide on your favourite. We ask that the trial is returned within 7 days of when you receive it so open the box and give them a try!

? Expert Advice
 The trial service is designed to replicate the experience you have in a shop or optician's practice. Try them on for fit and feel but please do not take the glasses out for a 10km run or a round of golf!
Customer wearing goggles, showing them off
Chosen pair of sunglasses

Step Four


Using the pre-paid returns label, send the trial back to us to us within 7 days of receiving it. Once you have chosen your favourite frame, place your order online or give our team a call to get help with an order. We'll glaze your new prescription frame, and send it to you as soon as possible for you to enjoy.

Ready to go?

Select your three frames for the 7 day home trial from our huge range of prescription sunglasses and glasses.

Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription Glasses
Prescription Sports Protectives

Still not sure?

Below you will find the most common questions we're asked about the home trial service.

How do I arrange the trial?+
Give us a call on 01780 783932 and one of our friendly team will set everything up over the phone. You must provide an up to date prescription from the last two years so we can give guidance on the prescription product available to you.
How much does the trial cost?+
There is a £7.95 charge for the service, which covers the outward postage and a pre-paid returns label.
I live outside of the UK. Can I use the Home Trial service?+
The home trial service is currently suspended for international customers due to international shipping restrictions and import tax regulations.
What do I need to have before arranging the trial?+
The Home Trial is for prescription eyewear only, we ask that you have your up to date prescription from the last 3 years to hand or registered in your account before proceeding. You will also need a shortlist of up to 3 products that you would like to try, our helpful team are happy to help you decide on the best options for your presonal requirements.
I don't want/need prescription eyewear. Can I have a Home Trial?+
The Home Trial is designed for prescription wearers to try their eyewear for fit and feel before committing to the purchase of a custom-made product. We offer a free 28-day returns policy for non-prescription eyewear and encourage customers to make full use of this facility.
What will I receive?+
You will receive 3 pairs of non-prescription samples and a pre-paid returns label. We cannot guarantee sending exact frame colours on the trial as the main purpose is to check fit and feel but we will try to match your preference where possible.
How long can I keep the trial glasses for?+
Change to Using the pre-paid returns label, the package must be sent back to us within 7 days of receipt. If you are struggling to access a post office to return, our helpful team will happily arrange a courier collection of the parcel from your address for £5.
What can I do with the glasses?+
The trial service is designed to replicate the experience you have in a shop or optician's practice. Try them on, show your friends or family, but please do not take the glasses out for a 10km run or a round of golf!
What do I do next?+

Once you have made your mind up on which pair you want to order, you can either place your order online or call us on 01780 783932. We will be happy to give any advice on lens tints or help out with prescription questions. There is no obligation to buy from the home trial

Package the glasses back up in the original trial box, attach the pre-paid returns label. Take the package to your local post office. Please retain proof of postage when returning your trial.

You must return all trial items to us, before we will send out the final prescription order!