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
Ellis Lester23 June 2024Very helpful for showing my 9 year old son his options for glasses!Stephen Argent21 June 2024I have been delighted with the service from Safarian & Simon. They are very polite and courteous and provide and excellent professional service.Harisadhan Maiti18 June 2024Very welcoming , friendly and above all professional. Sachin took great care examining my eyes, used modern gadgets and explained to me all the way David showed me frames and helped me a lot choosing my frame without any pressure. Then he took great care in dispensing.Maria Iniesta18 June 2024I had an excellent experience at the optician's. The staff was very friendly and professional, they helped me find the perfect contact lenses for me. I would definitely recommend this optician to anyone looking for top notch service and high quality products.Kazuko Daniel12 June 2024They are very professional and well equipped. Very nice people, too! My daughter and I had our glasses made somewhere else, but gave us headaches. We changed lenses here and we are so much happier.Yasmin Riaz12 June 2024Beyond lovely and helpful, quickly adjusted my frames which have flattened!!Tarkan9 June 2024David is a very sweet and helpful person🙂Fatima Baba-Kusa9 June 2024I've been coming here on and off for years, still great service!Za Mi8 June 2024We recently visited our go-to eye care provider, Safarian and Simon Opticians, for our children's eye exams. As always, the level of care and attention we received was simply outstanding. The optometrist, Mr. Sachin Patel, demonstrated an exceptional degree of expertise and knowledge. He conducted a thorough examination of both our kids, explaining each step of the process in detail and patiently addressing all of our questions. We felt fully confident in his abilities and trusted his professional recommendations completely. Equally impressive was Mr. Sukru Yengil, who assisted us throughout the visit. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive, guiding us through the testing and measurements with great care and attention to detail. The entire team ensured the experience was comfortable and stress-free for our family. The clinic itself is modern, clean, and outfitted with the latest technology. The diverse selection of frames allowed us to find the perfect pair of glasses for our boys - stylish options that also provided the precise corrective lenses they needed. In summary, we unhesitatingly recommend Safarian and Simon Eye Care to anyone seeking outstanding eye care services, whether for children or adults. The expertise of Dr. Patel, the attentiveness of Mr. Yengil, and the overall quality of the practice make them a standout choice. We will undoubtedly be returning for our future eye care needs.Caroline Esdaile8 June 2024I have been going to Mr. Patel for a number of years, his examinations are thorough. He listens and is attentive to all your concerns he us knowledgeable. He has the latest equipment and is always polite. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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.