Vision Express eyewear and optical services

Vision Express is a leading high-street optician brand that provides vision care services, including eye examinations and a wide range of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The brand has built its reputation on professional eye care and a diverse selection of frames ranging from budget-friendly options to high-end designer labels.

Originally established in the United Kingdom in 1988, Vision Express was founded with the opening of its first store in Gateshead. Over the decades, it expanded significantly across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The brand's identity has long been centered on providing expert clinical care alongside retail fashion.

In terms of ownership, Vision Express is currently part of the GrandVision group. In a major industry shift, EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant, completed its acquisition of GrandVision in 2021. This move integrated Vision Express into the world's largest eyewear company, which also owns brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. While manufacturing of frames and lenses occurs in various global facilities—primarily in Italy, China, and France—the brand remains a staple of the British and European retail medical landscape.