Same Day Glasses at Tinson Opticians

Need Glasses Today? We Can Help.

Broken your only pair? Lost them on holiday? Need a spare set urgently? At Tinson Opticians, we manufacture lenses on-site — so we can have you seeing clearly the same day.

How Same Day Glasses Work

Bring your prescription — or we can arrange a sight test

Choose your frame — from our extensive range

We make your lenses — in our on-site laboratory

Collect the same day — ready to wear

No waiting weeks. No chasing couriers. Just glasses when you need them.

Why We Can Do This

Unlike high street chains that send lenses away to central labs, we cut and fit lenses right here in Maidstone. Our on-site Essilor edging equipment means we control the whole process from start to finish.

Same day service is available for most single vision prescriptions. More complex lenses like Varilux progressives typically take a little longer, but we'll always give you an honest timeframe.

Who Is This For?

Emergencies — broken or lost glasses when you need to see

Tourists & visitors — glasses sorted before you leave town

Busy professionals — no time off work waiting for deliveries

Last-minute needs — event tomorrow and your glasses just snapped

Backup pairs — get a spare set made while you wait

What You Need

If you have a valid prescription: Bring it with you. UK prescriptions are valid for 2 years (1 year if under 16 or over 70).

If you don't have a prescription: We offer sight tests on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Book in and we can often complete your glasses the same day.

If you have your old glasses: We can usually read your prescription from your current lenses if needed.

Quality Without Compromise

Same day doesn't mean cutting corners. You get the same quality lenses we put in every pair — precision cut on professional Essilor equipment by experienced technicians. We've been doing this since 1984.

Visit Us

Tinson Opticians 9 Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent

Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

For same day service, we recommend arriving in the morning to give us the best chance of completing your glasses before closing.

Call ahead or pop in to check availability.

Tinson Opticians — Independent Optical Excellence Since 1984