About Ilkeston Factory Specs – Independent Eyewear & Optical Specialists Since 1991
Discover the story behind Ilkeston Factory Specs — an independent eyewear and optical laboratory specialist serving Ilkeston, Derbyshire and surrounding areas since 1991. We combine affordable designer glasses, replacement lens services and same-day optical solutions with experienced personal service from our family-run eyewear business.
✔ Independent Family-Run Business
✔ Established Since 1991
✔ Onsite Optical Laboratory
✔ Same-Day Glasses Available
✔ Serving Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Independent Eyewear Specialists in Ilkeston
Since opening, Ilkeston Factory Specs has focused on providing an alternative to large high street optical chains by combining affordable prescription eyewear with specialist optical services and personalised customer care. Our Ilkeston eyewear boutique stocks a wide range of designer glasses, lightweight frames, prescription sunglasses and specialist eyewear styles for men, women and unisex wear.
We continue to help customers across:
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Ilkeston
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Derby
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Nottingham
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Derbyshire
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Nottinghamshire
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The East Midlands
find suitable eyewear and replacement lens solutions for a wide range of prescriptions and frame styles.

Onsite Optical Laboratory & Replacement Lens Services
One of the things that makes Ilkeston Factory Specs different is our onsite optical laboratory. We cut, glaze and fit many prescription lenses in-house, allowing us to provide specialist services including:
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Prescription sunglasses
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Lens tinting and coatings
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Reframe services using your own lenses
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Broken frame replacement services
Our onsite glazing facilities allow selected single vision prescriptions and replacement lens services to be completed quickly depending on lens availability and prescription requirements.
Designer Glasses, Affordable Eyewear & Specialist Frames
Our eyewear collections include affordable prescription glasses, designer frames and specialist eyewear styles selected for comfort, quality and individuality. We stock a wide range of:
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Lightweight glasses
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Oversized frames
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Extra small and extra large fit glasses
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Niche and statement eyewear
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Everyday prescription glasses
We believe eyewear should combine style, comfort and practicality while remaining affordable and professionally fitted.
Professional Optical Services Since 1991
Over the years we have continued to expand both our eyewear collections and specialist optical services while maintaining the personal approach of an independent family-run business. Many customers choose Ilkeston Factory Specs for:
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specialist replacement lens services
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onsite reglazing
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same-day glasses
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personalised frame fitting
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affordable eyewear
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professional optical advice
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unique designer frames
Our combination of retail eyewear and in-house glazing expertise allows us to provide more specialist solutions than many standard optical retailers.
Visit Ilkeston Factory Specs
Visit our Ilkeston eyewear boutique and onsite optical laboratory to browse designer glasses, replace lenses, reglaze your existing frames or explore specialist prescription eyewear services with our experienced team.