About Safarian and Simon
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Safarian and Simon Opticians is an independent, healthcare-focussed therapeutic optician located in the elegant and tranquil residential area of St. John’s Wood.
We have been a family-orientated optician practice since first joining the neighbourhood in 1970. Since then, the practice has outgrown the original premises, due to high demand, allowing us to relocate to our new, larger premises at 72 St. John’s Wood High Street.
As a leading London optician and glass eyewear store, our ethos is to provide caring and continuous attention to each patient as an individual through our advanced skillset and highly technology based practice.
The dispensing team are friendly, highly skilled and take pride in our optical and design expertise. With our state-of-the-art equipment for eye health consultations and cutting-edge designer glasses, we not only ensure your eyes are in optimum health, but we also make you look and feel great too.
Our Reviews
Stephanie Warshaw30 March 2024Excellent service. Beautiful shop. Professional optometrist on site.Phil Piggott27 March 2024Excellent service, saw me at short notice, knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend.Sheelagh Woods27 March 2024I had a very professional examination yesterday. It was very reassuring because of the thorough examination with extremely modern equipment and the care and explanation by Mr Patel.Clare Turner26 March 2024Friendly, efficient & easy location. Very hard to beat!Donna Leia26 March 2024Excellent customer service!Zach Downing26 March 2024This was one of the local optician choices to which I was referred by the NHS as preparation for a cataract op. First impressions were good - scrupulously clean and well-maintained, with top of the range optical examination equipment. The optometrist who checked my eyes, Anila, was patient and highly professional, explaining precisely what she was doing. I was particularly impressed to be shown a close-up photo which explained to me the blepharitis from which I had been recently suffering. Anila's colleague David took away three pairs of my glasses for quick testing and advised me on which ones I could still use, ahead of any operation I might have. An excellent firm, which I highly recommend.Sophia Lekaki25 March 2024Excellent service and products!Carrie Fletcher23 March 2024We’ve been receiving our eye are at Safarian & Simon for years and cannot recommend them more highly. The entire team offers attentive, detailed eye exams where all your questions are thoroughly answered, flexibility on scheduling, endless patience (and advice, if sought!) on choosing new frames, and cheerfully readjustment of eyeglasses whenever needed . . . This team is top-notch for expertise, professionalism, and kindness. Cannot imagine going anywhere else.bill keep23 March 2024Live near by so easy sure me on time for eye test.
Our Products and Services
Safarian and Simon deal directly with reputable manufacturers and suppliers, so we have total confidence in the products we dispense and the services we offer.
We are renowned specialists in the most advanced treatments of dry eye syndrome and blepharitis, as early technology adopters , we ensure we will be years ahead of other opticians – why miss out on vital eyecare, make sure to visit us!
Zeiss Vision Care
We offer the world-renowned Zeiss optical lenses including the most respected varifocals. Using the Zeiss Visufit which measures 45 million digital points on spectacles with 14 camerasIn-House Glazing Lab
We can provide 90% of single-vision lenses same day or next.High-Quality Glasses
We constantly update our eyewear ranging from fashion to niche eyewear, giving you the latest looks.Advanced Eye Exam
We perform an in-depth eye exam that delves into the overall condition of the eyes which can pinpoint earliest signs of eye conditions.
Sachin Patel
Director Optometrist
Sachin Patel is our Director and highly skilled Optometrist.
His ability to solve patients’ needs comes from a combination of his advanced skill set and listening ability. This has allowed him to build up a great relationship with his patients.
Sachin is one of a few optometrists who has an active interest in spectacle lens dispensing, this has served his patients well as he can recommend spectacle lenses to suit a patient needs during the eye examination. His continued learning across all eyecare has gained multiple post graduate certificates and diplomas.
Navin Pundu
Manager and Eyewear Specialist
Navin has created his own legacy through his unique glasses dispensing techniques.
Due to his vast professional experience, he can recommend the perfect frame and spectacles lenses ideal to fit the patient. Navin can understand a patient needs from both a cosmetic point and clinical aspect of the prescription.
As our chief glasses frame buyer, he dedicates himself to make sure the patient receive the highest level of service and professionalism.
Sukru Yengil
Optical Dispenser
Sukru has a great technical ability in dispensing complex prescriptions and helping to identify which glasses lens is most suited to your needs. His vast experience in the workshop allows us the ensure the spectacles are glazed and delivered to the highest standards.
Janak Nirmal
Dispensing Optician
Janak is our Dispensing Optician with an eye for flair. He is very caring with patients and loves to showcase his ability to merge optical needs with frames to create stylish looks that best complement our patients.
Anila Mistry
Senior Optometrist
Anila has a great approach with patients and has been practicing for over twenty years. This gives her a huge around of experience and is able to really to talk through any concerns you may have. She is well versed with all our technology and will explain the results to you at the end of the exam.