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retinal exam
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Contact Lens Specialist
Whether you play a lot of sport or have an astigmatism, we’ll help you see better and feel more comfortable too.
Express
1 hour Service
Express 1 hour Service
Single vision glasses can be processed, checked and collected on a same-day basis within the hour at our Solihull practice.
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Welcome to A.B Optics Our Practice Promise
We, as independent eye care practitioner, strive to ensure your eye care is our No.1 priority.
We provide innovative eye care and an exemplary service to all our customers. We continuously invest in equipment and products to provide personalised eye care and vision correction of the highest possible standard.
Sarah Playdon (XSarahX)
20:01 17 Oct 23
Amazing friendly service, very welcoming and helpful when picking out my new... lenses and frames, brilliant with my kids also couldn’t be happier! 🥰read more
Donna Taylor
12:06 05 Oct 23
Brilliant place to go for eye test , colour test, all staff are so friendly,... polite, nice, welcomming very nice and roomy as I have a 3wheel walker, just a small step to get into shop.I'm dislexic and went for my colour tes to find out which colour would help me the most for reading and writing, sorry about the spelling , I think my new glasses are amazing I just wish I had been told about coloured lenses years ago my life would have been better. Good value for money.If I could you would get a gold star from me,Donna from Polesworth I'm fairly new to this area.read more
Chris Sutton
13:41 27 Aug 23
Superb Opticians with helpful and friendly staff. Mr Bandali makes you feel at... ease and explains every part of the eye test. Once again he said the immortal words ‘you have 20/20 vision’ 👌🏽read more
John Dover
08:23 14 Aug 23
Received a very thorough eye test from Mr Bandali, who was very friendly and... reassuring, and who explained everything very clearly.My prescription had changed slightly from the previous year but there was no pressure to buy a new pair of glasses - just very fair guidance on the pros and cons of doing so, with the decision left entirely to me.read more
Charlie Williamson
18:42 26 Jul 23
I haven’t had a decent pair of glasses in about a year because none of the... high-street opticians could get my prescription right, so am very grateful AP Optics fixed it after one appointment. The optometrist I saw was a very nice woman who gave me the most thorough eye test I’ve ever had, and was reassuring regarding the concerns I had about my vision.From now on I’ll definitely be going back to this company for my eye tests, much more reliable than the better known companies. It’s such a relief to finally have the correct prescription after months of suffering with headaches and eye strain. Thank you so muchread more
Debbie Appleby
16:42 21 Jul 23
First eye test in 10 years, so I didn't know what to expect.. Very pleasant... experience. The staff were lovely & friendly.read more
Sue Forrest
14:12 21 Jul 23
I have been going to AB Optics Solihull since before it was AB Optics and would... recommend it unreservedly for all eye care. The optical consultants in particular are patient, kind and skilled and I am happy to let them pick my frames and generally look after me.read more
Rick W
10:01 18 Jul 23
We received fantastic service recently from AB Optics of Solihull. A business... is only as good as its staff and Jan,Tracey and Naeem were very professional, kind and caring in helping us meet our needs. They really did “go the extra mile” to help us and were very customer focused. The owners are very fortunate to have such good people working for them. All my family go here now and over the years we have always received top class service and a warm, friendly welcome . Any problems are sorted out effectively and efficiently. Recommended to anyone looking for a good optician.read more
Mandy West
17:21 14 Jul 23
Excellent service. My glasses broke and I was desperate to get them back for a... wedding and my hols the day after and they went above and beyond. They took them to the birmingham shop fixed them and returned them special delivery in time for the wedding. They saved me from waiting and having to wear my old glasses. Very happy customer!!! EXCELLENTread more
Amanda Cope
12:08 14 Jul 23
Lovely helpful staff, I called into my local shop in Polesworth as my... sunglasses needed a new screw, 10 minutes later I had call to say my glasses were ready for collection. Quick, efficient service.read more
Emma R13
17:17 08 Jun 23
We use A B optics for our daughter, all the staff are absolutley lovely and... friendly. They really make daughter feel at ease! We would highly recommend.read more
Leonie Dale
15:32 23 May 23
Been with AB Optics for a few years now and would recommend them to anyone... looking for a family based and family first opticians, the staff are so friendly and make your experience personal.read more
Evan Russell
08:25 16 May 23
Absolutely brilliant service. Called at 9am with an emergency and was seen by... 9:05am the same day by extremely friendly and efficient staff.Thank you allread more
Phil Holmes
15:00 22 Mar 23
Always very proffesional. All the staff are friendly and give very sound... advice. would recommend to anyone. Vastly improved range of exciting spectacles to suit any one.read more
Alex Rose
22:27 16 Mar 23
I’ve been going to AB optics before I wad 5, I’m now nearly 21 and I wouldn’t... go anywhere else. Zulfi and all the staff have always been so polite, welcoming and supportive. They’re not only my opticians but throughout the years have become good friends. Being seriously visually impaired, I couldn’t have asked for more, they have given me so much support, kindness and expertise. I have been so lucky to have the support and I can’t thank them enough!read more
Sam
15:03 14 Mar 23
Lovely family run business, very welcoming, professional and friendly. Needed... an emergency appointment for my daughter and was accommodated the same day.Highly recommend.read more
Izz
13:37 05 Feb 23
Very good, very professional. My partner's Dad can't prize them enough. Very... happy with his appointment and service level.Thank you.read more
Claire Deakin
16:52 22 Dec 22
Always a friendly and approachable team. Kind regards to Nishad, for Always... going above and beyond and helping me find the perfect new frames everytime I have an appointment . Would recommend to family and friends.read more
Shaun A
04:51 15 Nov 22
Fantastic service, lovely people. They helped repair my glasses when I was... passing through the town, even though I'm not a customer of theirs and I didn't have an appointment. Highly recommended to anyone looking for great service and skill. Thanks guys!read more
Lizzie Cashmore
21:05 10 Nov 22
Excellent service from booking to appointment then choosing frames. The Team... are very friendly and helpful. It was relaxed and professional.Customer service at its best thank you.read more
Meg Bacon
16:12 06 Nov 22
I can't thank Mr Bandali enough for his care & directing me to the right place... for the eye treatment that I needed. He and his staff coud not be kinder or more diligent.Thankyou to you all, I am delighted to now have new glasses.read more
Leanne Rose
20:01 01 Nov 22
Suitable for all the family to visit,with excellent communication skills with... my younger daughter and caring understanding for my own concerns!read more
Linda Harris
19:06 01 Nov 22
Amazing customer service, staff were patient and friendly, would definitely... recommend.read more
Wayne Stephenson
14:03 11 Oct 22
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish appreciated the help picking... out a different pair of glasses that I usually go for all the staff are friendly, professional and approachableread more
Emma A
12:25 21 Sep 22
Been coming here for years & everyone is so friendly. Daughter loves choosing... her glasses from here. Would recommend.read more
J Peter Freeman
19:42 07 Sep 22
Friendly, efficient service during my both my eye test, and arrangement of my... new lenses and selection of frames.read more
jon christian
17:16 27 Aug 22
what a great experience for my 3 year old. All the staff made her welcome and... were patient & friendly. The check up was thorough ,varied and child friendly. Would highly recommend.read more
Cory H
10:57 11 Aug 22
Great service and very understanding and patient also great selection of... glasses framesread more
Ashley Leach
13:50 05 Jul 22
Brilliant service, Much better than the large scale companies. Felt very... welcome they were running around after me my entire visit and we very friendly down to earth people.read more
Ash Leach
13:43 05 Jul 22
Very friendly staff, Top service, Very accommodating especially when... considering the pandemic, much better than the bigger named opticians.read more
Jake G
08:10 30 Jun 22
Shocking service.I went in after experiencing a burning pain in my eye and a... new sensitivity to light. Receptionist refused to let me see an optician and said it’s probably just a migraine and I should take painkillers. When I persisted she tried to sell me some generic over the counter drops.Eventually after registering with, and attending, a different opticians, I was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer, which if left untreated can cause blindness.A B Optics had no interest in treating me or even looking at the problem.Awful - won’t be using againread more
Stewart M D
15:56 24 May 22
Service was excellent and made my daughter happy with her special princess case... 😊It's my regular place for eye tests and glasses as my family's. Would go no where else.read more
David Ashford
06:13 24 May 22
Very professional, explained everything and shown me what she was looking for.... Very private and put me at ease. Would definitely recommendread more
andrew bradford
16:12 28 Apr 22
Top marks. Used this opticians for over ten years, always happy with glasses... and service.read more
Julie Woodward
22:18 14 Apr 22
I highly recommend AB Optics, Mr Bandali and his team. He's been my and my... extended family's Optometrist for 14 years. I am always impressed by the professional service, and warmed by the friendly atmosphere.read more
Julie Wilson
17:17 15 Mar 22
I’ve been going to A B Optics for some years now, as has most of my family, you... just cannot fault the friendliness of the staff, no matter when I’ve been in, Zulfi is great, explains everything well and answers questions you might have, service is fabulous throughout, highly recommended A***** plusread more
Joe Chesney
17:27 10 Mar 22
Great service, test appointment available at short notice which was great!... Staff very friendly and thorough and full explanation of test results explained. I felt comfortable and safe at all times. Would recommend over the larger corporate organisations.read more
Craig Boneham
19:25 03 Mar 22
As a first time customer I was very impressed with the attention to detail very... polite and friendly staff will definitely recommend this practiceread more
centurion twofivezeroone
12:31 16 Jan 22
An excellent, friendly and expert opticians, I highly recommend this business... for all ages and all needs.They have the equipment, skills and stock to suit any need, or pocket, I wouldn't trust anyone else.read more
Vivien Dixon
21:57 04 Dec 21
Would much rather go to and support a local, highly competent Optician, than go... to somewhere like Specsavers, who are pretty useless tbh. I stopped going there a few years ago and have been going to A B Optics ever since. Thorough eye test, friendly and helpful staff, covid secure and excellent communication. Would highly recommend.read more
Susan Spencer
11:11 25 Nov 21
Excellent service. Much prefer to use local optician than seeing strangers... every time at other providers.read more
Oluwadara Makinde
14:25 21 Oct 21
Excellent staff, superb service. I got my glasses on the same day! Would... recommend with 7 stars!read more
Lee Davis
17:58 05 Oct 21
Got me me in straight away when everywhere else had a long waiting time of up... to sixweeksOptician was pleasant and professional, talking me through every step of the test, and took her time to get my prescription correct. Thanks for the excellent service.read more
Sarah Ziesler
23:44 07 Sep 21
I was visiting my father when Mr. Bandali came for a Home Visit appointment. I... was extremely impressed by the thoroughness and professionalism of the service, as well as the very respectful and thoughtful manner in which Mr. Bandali listened to my father's concerns and gave him advice. Mr. Bandali provides a fantastic service.read more
Nathan Wood
11:23 07 Sep 21
Excellent quality service. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, would highly... recommendread more
Patricia Kimberley
00:50 25 Jun 21
Really like going to this opticians I find them very professional and friendly... also very helpful when asking questions about your eyes Wouldn't go anywhere elseread more
Chris Blackwell
16:48 22 Jun 21
Had excellent service and attention at the Polesworth site on the 2 occasions I... have visited. Staff are excellent and the place is well equipped I would highly recommend.read more
Shirley Keating
16:49 01 Jun 21
Members of staff always provide a very welcoming and friendly service . My... adult autistic son has his eyes tested here. He is always treated age appropriately and given the respect that he deserves.read more
Night Owl
17:53 29 May 21
DISMAL. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE. (Edited) I posted a positive review. Four months... has gone by. They still have the glasses I ordered and paid for. They say they'll call back but don't. They refuse to put me through to the overall Manager of the business. They NEVER apologise. They COULD NOT CARE LESSread more
Eric Knowles
13:53 19 May 21
This was my first visit. I needed to replace my contact lenses. My previous... optician refused to pass information on about my eyes so they had to start from nothing. This was all done very well. The first pair did not work well. They were very patient and reviewed the specification. A second set was obtained. These have worked extremely well. It is now 4 months since I had them and I am very pleased with them.read more
Caroline Terrill
18:38 18 May 21
Very professional and thorough with very clear explanations of examinations and... results. Would highly recommend.read more
Sylvia Bailey
12:04 27 Mar 21
I have been A Customer for 9 years& on each visit I Have Received a first... Class service , so professional & such a extremely friendly service On Every Occasion .... From this lovely teamMany ThanksSylvia Baileyread more
CRSDR
08:46 08 Dec 20
I have been going to A B Optics for the past 17 years, during that the staff... are friendly and helpful and the appointments are insightful.read more
Helen Jones
15:40 24 Nov 20
Very professional attentive friendly service... Not at all rushed... Made me... feel important and at ease.. Would highly recommend.read more
Dave & Jean Tregaskis
13:11 24 Nov 20
Another visit to this excellent friendly and highly professional optician.... Impressed with care taken with examination and identification of relevant heath concerns with referral to G P. Couldn’t wish for better serviceread more
Kieran Laska
12:13 23 Nov 20
I've used AB Optics in Polesworth personally for the last 5 years or so and... each and every time received 5 Star service. My most recent experience I received a thorough eye examination and because they now have my eye health history they were able to explain to me any developments and changes in my vision and prescription.We now also use AB Optics for my 4 year old son as well, over the last couple weeks he has received brilliant care from all the members of staff at both Polesworth & the Solihull branch and they have made him feel at ease with what could be a very scary experience trying to adjust to now wearing glasses at a young age.Cannot fault AB Optics all the staff there are very professional and considerate and we have received great care, will definitely continue to use them in the future.read more
Ana Quinn
10:58 10 Nov 20
A. B. Optics may not have the best deals in glasses, but they sure make up for... it with attentive staff. From the optician to the receptionist, everyone that works there is so kind, thoughtful and caring. I love going there, because they really go the extra mile for you as a customer/patient.read more
David Hitches
18:44 09 Nov 20
Received a very thorough eye examination today at the Solihull practice - not... rushed and time taken to talk through and explain the results. Staff friendly as always and full safety protocols adopted for Covid 19.read more
Wenda Richards
09:08 04 Oct 20
I cannot recommend AB Optics, Barnards Green highly enough. During these most... difficult times the staff are professional, considerate and safe. The service, care, patience and professionalism provided by the optician was over and beyond anything I could have expected. I would not consider using any other optician. I can not thank you enough!read more
Cathryn Jacob
12:15 22 Sep 20
A fantastic personal service. I love the peace of mind with the new retinal... camera. Great range of frames and great service. Highly recommended.read more
Logan Turner
17:08 03 Sep 20
Amazing service and friendly staff. I have been going here for many years and... would highly recommend!read more
Codey Bentzen
17:23 13 Aug 20
The Staff are really friendly and helpful and the quality of service is great!... Would recommend 10/10read more
Debbie Worth
10:57 28 May 20
The person who assisted me was very pleasant and helpful and I received my... glasses within a week of ordering them.read more
Keli Matthews
16:38 20 Mar 20
I have been using A B Optics for many years. Lovely friendly staff. Always... helpful, and don't push you to have expensive brands. Had a lovely lady do my test today. I did miss my usual chat and laugh with Zulfi though ?. Mrs Bandali was lovely and went out of her way to help out especially with the current situation the world is in. Receptionist Lindsey was lovely and friendly as always making a really relaxed environment to be in. Thank you all.read more
Serena Matthews
16:32 20 Mar 20
The staff are all so lovely, been going since I was very little and I can't... fault them at all. Amazing customer service and a general friendly atmosphere.read more
Lynn Mason
21:14 16 Mar 20
Highly recommended, lovely friendly staff, very helpful, great service! Very... thorough eye test and examination explained as tests done. Wouldn't go anywhere else!read more
Bill Burton
10:33 11 Mar 20
Been going there as Barnards Green Opticians for years - always had excellent... service. Transition into AB Optics was seamless. Continuing reliable admin and reception, very thorough eye testing, useful advice on frame and lens selection, and so much care taken with the fitting of the spectacles. Excellent service too when you knock your specs to the ground while working up a ladder and then tread on them when looking for them!read more
Michael Clempson
17:19 22 Jan 20
Friendly and professional service as usual from Mr Bandali and staff. Thorough... examination, no changes to prescription and no hard sell. Current specs cleaned and serviced at no cost as part of the service. Excellent!read more
Kevin Madden
10:11 08 Jan 20
My first visit after the retirement of my previous optician. Very friendly and... professional service with help over broken frame issue and eye test. All the staff very efficient with lots of advice and an impressive level of diagnostic equipment. Highly recommended.read more
Stephen West
16:45 13 Dec 19
Professional friendly service as usual. Much preferred to chain opticians.
Barbara Wood
09:48 16 Nov 19
Been with this practice for a good few years now and have always had fantastic... service fromMr. Bandali and his staff.read more
Steve Turner
11:48 11 Nov 19
Very helpful. Squeezed me in for an emergency appointment and couldnt do enough... to help. Highly recommendedread more
Max Jones
16:07 05 Nov 19
I have walked past many times since I arrived in Church Stretton and decided to... ask about having an eye test as it had been years since my last one. It was booked and I went along and it took place. What happened after lifted me way out of a huge bad place in my life for a while. We discussed my situation and Mr Bandali went far and above what I had been expecting and I have been quite overwhelmed and grateful. I now have a great pair of new glasses. Many thanks Mr Bandali and all of your people there.read more
Ian Manders
09:29 31 Oct 19
An extremely knowledgable, thorough and caring optician. A far better... experience than the chain opticians I've gone to previously.read more
Nirmal
10:55 29 Oct 19
I would just like to say how professional and friendly the staff are at A.B.... Optics, Tamworth, in particular the Optometrist Mr Bandali.I was particularly impressed with how Mr Bandali dealt with my son’s eye test and took his special needs into great consideration which enabled my son to co-operate with the eye test due to Mr Bandali’s patience and calm manner.Mr Bandali offered a warm and friendly approach which made my soon feel so comfortable during his eye test and was so accommodating with my son’s needs and persistent questioning. I felt I had received an excellent service for my son and my daughter who had used AB Optics before leaving for university. I would highly recommend them to anyone. There is no doubt that they offer the highest standards of eyecare. I feel so lucky to have them in my village in Polesworth!!read more
Sarah Brooks
13:13 28 Aug 19
Brought my two young children here (6 / 9). Both were examined thoroughly and... the gentleman was very patient with my two. Even asked the ladies to give me daughter some colouring to do whilst my eldest was being seen so she didn't get bored. Will be going back again. 5*****read more
Julie Rowley
16:34 09 Aug 19
Highly recommend the team at A B Optics. They are very thorough and offer... quality glasses. They also go to great lengths to ensure you are satisfied with your lenses.read more
Elizabeth Blackwell
10:22 25 Jun 19
I can highly recommend this practice. Friendly ladies at reception and I was... seen exactly at the time appointed. A thoroughly comprehensive eye test, with things explained along the way. A really comfortable experience, with a very gentle and calm approach. This is my regular venue for my eye tests, and I shall continure to avail myself of its services for the future.read more
Our Specialised Services
Childrens Eye Test
We all want the best for our children and good vision is essential for their physical and educational development. Early detection means that treatment can be given to protect your children's sight and overall wellbeing.
Home Visits
If you live in the West Midlands, and are housebound, you can now benefit from a thorough, professional eye test in the comfort of your own home whether that is a private residence, nursing or residential care home.
Specialist Consultations
We offer specialist consultations to suit all lifestyles and budgets, providing you with a personal and thorough service, which is why we allocate 25 to 30 minutes towards each consultation.
Sports Eye Wear
We offer advice and supply a wide range of protective and fashionable eyewear to enhance your experience in a number of sports where protective eyewear is useful or advised such as cycling, swimming, golf, sailing and racquet sports.