| This week | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |









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"This morning the retaining loop on my glasses broke. I went to your Watford branch where very helpful staff directed me to the engineer who promptly repaired the damage at no cost. First class" ... read more
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The store is located in Harlequin Centre, in the heart of Watford. We are in the Upper mall, opposite John Lewis.
By Car:
From the M1, exit at junction 5 and follow the signs to the town centre. The centre and its car parks are well signposted.
From the M25, exit at junction 19 and follow signs to the town centre.
There are 4,500 parking spaces at the centre
By Train:
Watford High Street train station, is on the London Overground line, and is located near to the south end of the shopping centre.
Watford Junction station is about 10 minutes walk or a short bus ride.
By Bus:
Watford is well supported by bus services from all over the region.
The store is located in Harlequin Centre, in the heart of Watford. We are in the Upper mall, opposite John Lewis.
By Car:
From the M1, exit at junction 5 and follow the signs to the town centre. The centre and its car parks are well signposted.
From the M25, exit at junction 19 and follow signs to the town centre.
There are 4,500 parking spaces at the centre
By Train:
Watford High Street train station, is on the London Overground line, and is located near to the south end of the shopping centre.
Watford Junction station is about 10 minutes walk or a short bus ride.
By Bus:
Watford is well supported by bus services from all over the region.
We have over 100 ways to test your eyes
One hour glasses service
Glasses repairs
Digital Retinal Photography available
Disabled access to store
Coffee facilities
Toilets in shopping centre
Parking in shopping centre
Creche facilities nearby
Baby changing facilities nearby
Whether you are looking for a new optician, returning to us for a routine eye-test or simply need a repair for your old frames, it is our responsibility to ensure that you receive the highest quality service. Prescriptions from other opticians and browsers are always welcome.
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Eyes change throughout our lives, gradually losing the ability to focus on close objects. Varifocals are ideal for all distances, as the lens corrects near, distance and in-between vision.
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Vision Express opened the first 'one hour' Opticians in 1988 and we remain the pioneer of a genuine one-hour service today. We have a lab in almost all of our stores so for most prescriptions we are often able to make your glasses within the hour.
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Get all of the benefits of your indoor prescription lenses when you need them outdoors. Oakley HDO® prescription sunglasses combine your prescription with protection from the sun, in a wide range of stylish frames.
read more »We'll see that you have the ideal contact lenses to suit your everyday needs. Be prepared for a new lease of life with contact lenses ‐ where confidence and freedom come as standard. Whether playing sport or going out for the evening, you'll never have to worry about damaging or losing your glasses again.
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Transitions adaptive lenses protect your eyes; blocking 100% of harmful UV rays, 100% of the time.
read more »Polarised lenses - All sunglasses are designed to reduce brightness, yet glare from the sun can still cause eyestrain, squinting or even temporary blindness. So we recommend polarised lenses which are 100% glare proof and provide 100% UV protection.
read more »Glasses breakage protection - For some people being without their glasses can amount to losing their sight, so we appreciate how important it is to get a replacement pair quickly. The Grand Advantage card was created with this in mind, as well as to give you and your family some extra benefits.
read more »This morning the retaining loop on my glasses broke. I went to your Watford branch where very helpful staff directed me to the engineer who promptly repaired the damage at no cost. First class service, well done.
Store Manager
As Store Manager, I pride myself and my team on our knowledge, experience and customer focus. It is my responsibility to ensure that you get the best possible eye care, by making sure that your individual needs are met by the most suitable member of my team.
Store Team
A big welcome from all the team here at the Watford store. We are here to look after your every need when visiting Vision Express, whether it’s for an Eye Test, Contact Lens fit, choosing a new pair of glasses or just popping in for a simple repair. We look forward to meeting you on your visit to the store!
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