Fast options when time matters

Same-Day / Express Glasses Bloomsbury

Need glasses quickly? Call our Bloomsbury practice and we will check what is realistically possible for your prescription, frame choice and deadline.

Your local practiceRussell Square
70 Brunswick Centre, Russell Square, London, WC1N 1AE
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Care around you

A faster route to clear vision — without vague promises.

Some straightforward prescriptions and lens combinations can be completed faster than a standard order, while complex, specialist or highly customised lenses need more time. The quickest route is to speak to the team before travelling.

We will ask about your prescription, current glasses, preferred frame and when you need the new pair. Once we know the details, we can explain same-day, express or temporary options and confirm availability.

Is this right for me?

This appointment may help if you need:

  • Lost or broken everyday glasses
  • A spare pair needed before travel
  • Straightforward single-vision requirements
  • Patients comparing temporary and permanent options

What to expect

Clear advice, not a rushed transaction.

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What determines the turnaround

Timing depends on prescription strength, lens design, coatings, tint, frame fit, stock and laboratory capacity. Single-vision jobs are often more straightforward than varifocals, high prescriptions or specialist lens designs, but every order must be checked individually.

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How to get the fastest answer

Call with an in-date prescription if you have one. If your glasses are broken, bring them with you; the frame or lenses may help us confirm measurements or find a temporary solution while a new pair is prepared.

  • Share your prescription before visiting where possible
  • Explain your deadline and essential visual tasks
  • Bring the damaged or current pair
  • Stay flexible on frame and lens options for speed
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Quality and safety still come first

Express service does not remove the need for accurate measurements, appropriate lenses and final fitting checks. We will not promise a turnaround that compromises clear, comfortable or safe vision.

Common questions

Before you book.

Still unsure which appointment you need? Call the team and describe what is happening.

Can you always make glasses on the same day?

No. Same-day service is only possible for selected prescriptions and lens or frame combinations, subject to stock and lab availability. Call first for an individual assessment.

Do I need a current prescription?

An in-date prescription is normally needed for new prescription glasses. If your eye test is due, ask whether an examination and express eyewear route can be coordinated.

Can varifocals be made as an express order?

Some labs offer faster varifocal production, but it is not usually a same-day service and depends on design, prescription and measurements. The team will confirm realistic timing.