EYES on 5

Time flies when you’re doing what you love.

Jez Levy and the team at EYES on St Albans celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Marshalswick shop opening this week.  5 years of “Eyecare of Excellence – Eyewear that Rocks!” mixed with active community involvement across the City and more years of experience in the optical industry that Jez cares to mention has brought people from across the country to the shop.

For those of you who’ve managed to miss the now instantly recognisable yellow and black branding (there’s a reason for that), EYES on St Albans can be found at 63 The Quadrant – next door to Fade to Black – where (for those of you that remember), Barclays Bank used to be. 

Jez’s mission to stock the frames that you won’t find anywhere else locally has been at the forefront of his offer – mixing that with a range that he’s designed himself, there’s now a large community of St Albans people who, without knowing each other will start a conversation with “Did you get your glasses at EYES on St Albans”.  The answer is invariably yes.

Despite the closures over the pandemic, the trend in buying specs online and the current economic challenges, Jez and the team remain true to their initial values;  providing the highest quality eye examinations for a single price using the most up to date equipment (so all your scans, tests and retinal photography are included), offering the best possible customer service to everyone and being an active part of St Albans life.

Essentially, going to EYES on St Albans is an experience, not just an optical appointment.   Jez’s ability to choose the perfect frames removes the stress of trying on loads of pairs and his commitment to stocking the best contact lenses, sunglasses and other accessories makes sure that whatever your eyecare needs, he’s got something for you.

5 years in, EYES on St Albans remains the premier UK retailer for EnChroma glasses for colour blindness.  People have travelled from across the UK (and stopped off on world travels) to try and purchase these glasses that allow them to see a far wider range of colours than they’ve been able to before. 

So… what plans for the next 5 years? 

More of the same.   Care, quality and community.  Continuing to work with ethical brands so we know exactly where our frames, lenses and contact lenses come from.  Designing more EYES on St Albans own brand frames (oh yes.. there’s a dozen in the range already – pop in and have a look!), keeping abreast of the latest findings and technology in eye care, especially when it comes to dry eyes and continuing to support the amazing organisations within St Albans that do so much for our community – including Ask For Clive, Youth Talk, St Albans Action for Homeless, St Albans Community Pantry, St Albans City FC, – amongst many others. 

Ask Jez what makes EYES on St Albans a success and he’ll tell you hard work, dedication to customer service, loving the industry and our community.  Oh – and a healthy amount of rock music and fun!