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Stylish, clinical-led opticians in Hampstead offering top-tier eye tests, independent brand and custom-made specs. With an on-site workshop, we craft some of the finest bespoke glasses and sunnies in town.

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Your eyes are magnificent

1 hour eye exams covering eyesight, ocular health and screening for eye conditions including glaucoma and macular degeneration. Our optometrists will tailor your exam depending on your lifestyle and medical history. We use state of the art Zeiss equipment including OCT and visual field screening.

Eye Examinations

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Traditional Craftsmanship

A spectacle frame is the most personal object you own. Beyond the wonders of improved vision, it's an extension of you. Crafted, ensuring unparalleled quality and comfort. Our skilled craftspeople employ traditional techniques and lots of elbow grease!

Bespoke Spectacles

Craft my Bespoke Spectacles
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A stylish, playful opticians offering top clinical eye testing and bespoke spectacles

Handmade Frames

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Brands

We stock a great range of independent brands from all over the world.

Discover Brands

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Ransome. Story

Our beautifully designed store offers frame fitting, eye exams, repairs, and bespoke services in the real, three-dimensional world. Bravissimo! I’ll sketch a design and make a template.

Get in Touch

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Founded by Jack Ransome, we craft bespoke eyewear that merges precision, individuality, and timeless style.

Our Story

“Getting my bespoke spectacles at Ransome was a seamless, personalised experience. Jack’s skill and attention to detail made all the difference, and the result is exactly what I was looking for.”

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Come in for a chat and to experience our unique approach to eye care

Ransome Bespoke is a made-to-measure service, customising any existing Ransome frame to your exact measurements, in a choice of hundreds of acetate colours and with a personal engraving.

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