Extensive RANGE OF GLASSES Available IN DURHAM
At Costspex, we have a wide variety of eyewear available to our clients. We also have sunglasses ranges, and are able to glaze most to your precise prescription. Our team of seasoned opticians and eyewear specialists will make sure to provide you with recommendations and advice for the eyewear that best suits you – we have a broad range of styles, brands and designs available, from timeless classics to contemporary shapes. Visit Costspex Opticians Durham and you are sure to find the pair – or pairs – that best suit you!
Quality Eyewear at Competitive Prices
We glaze almost all of our glasses on-site, enabling us to keep our prices highly competitive without making concessions on design or quality. Because the glazing happens in-house rather than being sent away to an external lab, we have full control over the process from start to finish, which means faster turnaround times and a consistently high standard of finish on every pair. As an independent opticians, we are not tied to any one lens supplier, and because of this we can always find the best value products for your needs rather than being limited to a single manufacturer’s range.
We work with some of the biggest suppliers in the world, but we also use a good range of independent and local labs, giving us genuine flexibility to match the right lens to the right prescription at the right price. We also have our staff trial our main catalogue of lenses so they can give the best first-hand advice, meaning the recommendations you receive come from real experience rather than a sales script. Our prices start from as little as £30 for a complete pair of spring-loaded glasses with single vision, hard-coated lenses, making quality prescription eyewear genuinely accessible regardless of your budget. Whether you are looking for a straightforward everyday pair or something with a few premium upgrades, our team will always find the best option for your needs and your wallet.
Our Starting Prices
Our pricing is as follows:
Single Vision Glasses
- 1 pairfrom £30
- 2 pairsfrom £60
Bifocal Glasses
- 1 pairfrom £65
- 2 pairsfrom £130
Varifocal Glasses
- 1 pairfrom £80
- 2 pairsfrom £160
DESIGNER EYEWEAR WE STOCK
We stock an extensive selection of designer eyewear to suit every taste, from timeless classics to the latest contemporary styles. As an independent practice, Costspex is not tied to any single supplier, which means our team can bring you a genuinely broad range of brands and find the right frames for your style and budget.
Whether you are after a bold statement piece or something understated for everyday wear, you will find plenty to choose from across our collection. Recent arrivals include the names below, with new stock landing all the time, so it is always worth popping in to see what has just come in. If you would like a hand finding the perfect pair, get in touch and our team will be happy to help.
Why Choose Costspex?
When it comes to your eyewear, you want a practice that puts you first rather than pushing you towards a sale. Costspex has been a family-run, independent opticians since 2004, and that independence shapes everything we do. We are not tied to any single lens supplier, so we can always seek out the best value products for your needs rather than working from a fixed catalogue.
Because we glaze most glasses on-site, we keep our prices genuinely competitive without cutting corners on quality or design. Add to that a team with over 100 years of combined optical experience and a warm, relaxed approach with no hard sell, and you have an opticians that treats you as an individual. Our team is always happy to offer honest advice and find the frames that suit your style, your prescription and your budget.
Local Durham Clinic
Conveniently based at Unit 41 Dragonville, right in the heart of Durham.
Personalised Service
We offer a personal, caring approach with no hard sell, taking the time to understand your needs.
Over a Century of Experience
Our team brings more than 100 years of combined optical experience to every appointment.
Rated 4.7 on Google
We are proud of our 4.7-star rating across 44 Google reviews, reflecting our commitment to great service.
Find Your Perfect Pair at Costspex
With over 1000 frames on display across 10 price ranges, there really is something at Costspex to suit every taste and every budget. As an independent, family-run opticians established in Durham back in 2004, we are not tied to any single supplier, which means our team can search out the best value frames and lenses for your needs rather than working from a fixed range. We glaze most of our glasses on-site too, so we keep prices genuinely affordable, with complete single vision pairs starting from just £30.
New stock arrives all the time, so it is always worth popping in to see the latest designer arrivals. Whether you know exactly what you are looking for or would like a hand choosing, there is no hard sell here, just honest, friendly advice. Get in touch with us today or call in to browse the full collection.Our pricing is as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to some of the questions we are most often asked about our eyewear range and services. If there is anything else you would like to know, our team is always happy to help.
Yes. We can tint any complete pair of glasses into prescription sunglasses when you upgrade at the time of purchase, for a small additional cost. Many standard prescription frames can be made into sunglasses, giving you more choice, and as an Oakley and Ray-Ban stockist we can also supply genuine Oakley and Ray-Ban prescription lenses with their compatible sunglass frames. Take a look at our full range of prescription sunglasses.
We stock an extensive selection of designer eyewear to suit every taste, including names such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Guess, Prada, Radley Eyewear and many more. As an independent practice we are not tied to any single supplier, so we are free to bring in a genuinely broad range of styles, from timeless classics to the latest contemporary designs, with new stock arriving all the time. See more of what we carry across our designer brands.
Because we are an independent opticians, we are not tied to any one lens supplier, which means we can always find the best value lenses for your needs. We work with some of the biggest suppliers in the world alongside a good range of independent and local labs, and our staff trial our main lens catalogue and upgrades themselves so they can offer genuine first-hand advice. You can read more about the options on our lenses page.
Yes, we will need a current, in-date prescription to glaze your glasses correctly. If your test is due, or you are not sure whether your prescription is still valid, we can carry out a comprehensive eye test at our Durham practice, and we also offer NHS eye tests for those who are eligible and accept NHS optical vouchers.
Yes. If you have a frame you love, our reglaze service lets you keep it while we update your prescription or replace scratched lenses, provided you have your latest in-date prescription. We always check the condition of the frame first to make sure a reglaze is possible, as any reglaze is carried out at your own risk.
Once you have found the right frames, there is plenty more to discover at Costspex. If you would like your glasses tinted into prescription sunglasses, we can do that for just £10 extra, or you can browse our dedicated sunglasses range for something designed specifically for the sunshine. If you are interested in a particular designer name, our designer brands page showcases the labels we stock, with new arrivals coming in regularly. For more detail on the lens options available to suit your prescription, including varifocals, bifocals and upgrades such as anti-reflection and photochromic lenses, our lenses page covers everything you need to know. And if you already have frames you love and simply need the lenses updating, our reglaze service lets you keep them while we fit new lenses to your latest prescription, starting from just £35. Our team will always help you find the right option for your needs and your budget.