Harvey Optical
Independent Eye Care & Prescribing Specialist
“Comprehensive clinical eye care, advanced diagnostic testing, and bespoke optical service from the same trusted practitioner every time.“
New Glasses & Repairs:
New Glasses from as little as £45*
We have a range of glasses suitable for all budgets. We offer a range of lenses selection including Bifocals, Varifocals and photochromic lenses.
Bring in Your Own Frames
Have a frame you like? Bring your frames into the practice, and we will measure them to fit your new prescription lenses.
Repairs & Adjustments
With over 40 years of experience we can repair and adjust all kinds of frames. Bring them into our store and our technician will see if we can fix your beloved frames.
What We Offer:
Full Eye Test
Comprehensive eye exam with our experienced optometrist.
New Glasses
New glasses can be ready in as little as 45 minutes*.
Contact Lenses
If you need daily or monthly contact lenses get them ordered today.
See Better.
Live Better.
What We Offer:
Independent Prescribing & Emergency Care
Direct diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute eye conditions, infections, and inflammation—saving you a visit to your GP or the hospital.
Glaucoma & Ocular Health Assessments
Advanced diagnostic care, including anterior segment examination and gonioscopy, providing targeted monitoring for high-risk patients and family histories.
On-Site Glazing & Precision Fitting
Combined clinical expertise with our in-house lab, delivering custom-fitted single-vision, bifocal, and varifocal lenses in as little as 45 minutes.
Your Local Eye Specialist
Same doctor. Same high quality service. No rush at our store.
We take our time whether its for testing or helping you pick your new glasses.
Whether you need an eye test, glasses or general advice regarding your eye health contact us today to speak to our Eye Specialist.
Opening Times
| Monday | 10:30am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30am – 5:30pm |
| Friday | 2:00pm – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Why Choose Harvey’s:
Dedicated to Your Long-Term Visual Health
At Harvey Optical, we bridge the gap between high-street convenience and hospital-grade clinical eye care. As an independent practice rooted in Leicester, we prioritise extended consultation times, advanced diagnostics, and dedicated one-to-one patient care.
| Key Feature | What It Means for You |
| Independent Prescriber (IP) | Qualified to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications directly for acute eye conditions without unnecessary GP or hospital delays. |
| Glaucoma Expertise | Advanced clinical care including specialist anterior segment assessment and contact gonioscopy. |
| Continuity of Care | See the exact same experienced clinician at every visit—building a personalized understanding of your eye health. |
| On-Site Glazing Lab | With over 40 years of technical experience, our in-house optical technician can fit and adjust lenses in as little as 45 minutes. |
| Multi-Lingual Consultations | To ensure every patient feels comfortable, consultations are available in English, Gujarati, Urdu, and Arabic. |
Highly-Qualified Optometrist
Lead by a GOC-registered Optometrist and Independent Prescriber, our practice offers direct medical management for various ocular conditions, including specialist glaucoma co-management, without unnecessary hospital referrals. You will see the same experienced clinician at every visit, ensuring personalised, continuous care tailored to your unique visual health.
40+ Years of Experience
With almost half a century of optical expertise, we deliver an unmatched level of service. Thanks to our on-site laboratory, we can have your new glasses glazed and ready in as little as 45 minutes.
Community Focused & Multi-Lingual
We are committed to supporting our community; if you have old glasses to donate, we can ensure they reach those in need. We also aim to make our services accessible to everyone — our clinician is fluent in English, Gujarati, Urdu, and Arabic.
Comprehensive eye assessments tailored to your age, lifestyle, and visual demands. We take our time to evaluate not just your prescription, but the health of your eyes.
Primary Clinical Services
Full Diagnostic Eye Examinations
Comprehensive eye assessments tailored to your age, lifestyle, and visual demands. We take our time to evaluate not just your prescription, but the health of your eyes.
Specialist Glaucoma & Ocular Health Care
In-depth diagnostic monitoring for high-risk patients, elevated intraocular pressure, or family history of glaucoma using advanced diagnostic techniques.
Emergency & Prescribing Consultations
Fast, direct treatment for acute conditions including red eyes, ocular inflammation, dry eye flare-ups, and infections. No need for a GP referral.
Contact Lens Clinic
Personalised fittings for daily, monthly, toric, and multifocal contact lenses, ensuring optimal comfort, clear vision, and healthy eyes.
Eyewear & Laboratory Services
Bespoke Frames & Lenses
We stock a wide selection of designer and independent frames to suit every style and budget, with new complete glasses starting from £45.
- Designer Brands: Ray-Ban, Ted Baker, Prada, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Christian Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Moschino, Police, Ralph Lauren, Paco Rabanne.
- Lens Options: Premium Single Vision, Bifocals, Varifocals, and authentic Transitions® photochromic lenses.
Bring Your Own Frames
Have a vintage or favourite pair of glasses? Bring them into our practice. We will carefully measure your existing frames and glaze them with your updated prescription.
Express Repairs & Frame Restoration
Leveraging almost half a century of optical expertise, our on-site laboratory can repair, adjust, and re-balance your beloved frames while you wait.
Community & Sustainability
Giving Back to Sight
We believe everyone deserves quality vision. If you have unwanted, old, or spare spectacles, bring them to our practice. We clean, restore, and donate them to international optical charities to help those in need across the world.
Visit Our Store
See Better. Live Better.
1A Nottingham Road
Leicester
LE5 3TT
Harvey Optical
See Better.
Live Better.
Leicester’s Independent Eye Care & Prescribing Specialist
Appointments: Free & Private Options Available
Address: 1A Nottingham Road, Leicester, LE5 3TT