Rizwana
Senior Eyewear Stylist & Lens Specialist
STOTTS. Chorley
Lenses
Spectacle lenses selected around how you live.
Your frames are only half the story.
From personalised varifocals and screen lenses to thinner prescriptions and sun protection, we use Nikon technology and precise dispensing to make your glasses work properly in real life — not just look good on the wall.
What would you like your glasses to do better?
Screen & work lenses
Make work and screens easier
For anyone struggling between phones, laptops, monitors, meetings and the wider room.
VarifocalsHelp me see at every distance
For first-time or existing varifocal wearers who want clear vision up close, across the room and everywhere between.
Thinner lensesLook thinner and feel lighter
For stronger prescriptions, and anyone concerned about lens thickness, weight or which frames they can wear.
Sun & glareHandle sunlight and glare better
For polarised lenses, light-adaptive Transitions, tints and prescription sunglasses.
Everyday lensesImprove my everyday glasses
For clearer single-vision lenses, fewer reflections, better durability and a more considered lens design.
Not sure where to begin? Book a lens consultation and we will guide you.
How we get your lenses right
Expertise first — the four things we always do.
Great lenses are the result of judgement and precise measurement, not just a name on the case. This is what happens whichever lens you end up with.
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Understand
Where your glasses currently let you down — driving, screens, reading, your working distances, comfort, previous varifocals and how they look.
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Select
The most appropriate lens type and level of personalisation for you — not automatically the most expensive one.
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Measure
The position of your eyes, how the frame sits on your face, your working distances and the exact measurements that lens design needs.
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Review
Fit, comfort, adaptation and real-life performance after you collect them — and we adjust or put things right if needed.
Where Nikon comes in
Nikon is the technology. We are the judgement.
Nikon gives us an exceptional range of lens technology — personalised progressives, advanced coatings, light-adaptive and polarised lenses. Our expertise lies in identifying which part of that range is right for you, measuring it precisely, and making sure it performs properly in real life.
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Prescription sunwear
Imagery: Nikon Lenswear
Who looks after you
The stylists and dispensing opticians who look after your lenses.
Choosing the right lens is as much about judgement as technology. Our eyewear stylists and dispensing opticians — including FBDO-qualified specialists across our practices — take the time to understand how you use your eyes, then measure and fit your lenses precisely around your frame and your face.
April Briscoe
Dispensing Optician & Practice Manager (FBDO)
STOTTS. Urmston
Lauren Fay
Dispensing Optician (FBDO)
STOTTS. Burnley
Amanda
Senior Stylist & Branch Manager
STOTTS. Swinton
Nic
Eyewear Stylist
STOTTS. Unsworth
Bridget Denson
Branch Manager & Eyewear Stylist
STOTTS. Padiham
Kieran Scott
Dispensing Optician & Eyewear Stylist (FBDO)
STOTTS. Chorley
Kari Tumelius
Dispenser & Eyewear Stylist
STOTTS. Urmston
Dan Cheetham
Dispensing Optician (FBDO)
STOTTS. Burnley
Leah Howorth
Practice Manager & Dispensing Optician (FBDO)
STOTTS. Chorley
Adele Dixon
Practice Manager (FBDO)
STOTTS. Burnley
Rebecca
Eyewear Stylist & Dispenser
STOTTS. Chorley
Everyday lenses
Better everyday glasses, in the detail.
Even a straightforward single-vision prescription benefits from a more considered lens. The difference is quiet but real — clearer vision, fewer reflections and lenses that stay looking good for longer.
- Anti-reflection coatings cut distracting reflections for night driving and screens, and let people see your eyes rather than the glare.
- Scratch-resistant and easy-clean treatments keep your lenses clearer for longer and simpler to look after.
- Thinner, lighter materials keep even everyday lenses comfortable and flattering.
- Considered lens design gives sharper, more relaxed vision than a basic off-the-shelf lens.
★★★★★
“The most in-depth review and test I have ever had. After years of putting up with inferior glasses, these are the best — readers, varifocals and a pair for the TV, all perfect. The staff are so helpful and polite. I cannot recommend them higher.”— Wayne M., Google review
Lens questions, answered.
How do I know which lens is right for me?
Start with what you want your glasses to do better — screens and work, seeing at every distance, thinner lenses, or sun and glare. From there we look at your prescription, your day-to-day life and your current glasses, and recommend what genuinely suits you. You do not need to know the optical terminology; that is our job.
Are the most expensive lenses always the best?
No. A more advanced lens suits many people, but the right lens is the one matched to your prescription, frame and lifestyle — not automatically the dearest. We explain the differences honestly so you can choose what is right for you. Our guide on <a href="/journal/why-do-some-varifocal-lenses-cost-more">why some varifocals cost more</a> goes into this.
Do you use Nikon lenses?
Yes — we fit Nikon Lenswear, designed in Japan and crafted in the UK. Nikon supplies an exceptional range of technology; our expertise is in choosing which part of that range is right for you, measuring it precisely and making sure it performs in real life.
How long will my new lenses take?
Most lenses are ready within a week or two, depending on the design and any specialist requirements. We will confirm the timescale at your appointment.
What if my new lenses do not feel right?
Bring them back and we will check them. A precise fitting and the right design usually mean you adapt quickly, but if anything does not feel right we will review the fit and measurements and put it right.
Ready when you are
Let’s get your lenses right.
Book a lens consultation and we’ll talk through where your current glasses let you down — then recommend, measure and fit what genuinely suits you.
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STOTTS. Membership · Launching Summer 2026
Members save on premium lens upgrades — from advanced varifocals to specialist coatings — with lens servicing and an Eyewear MOT included to keep every pair performing.
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