The Optical Gallery

10/05/2026

The Native Sons Stillman deserved better lenses… so we fixed that. 👀

This Lens Art™ build completely transforms the frame, pairing bespoke custom lenses with one of the cleanest pieces of acetate and titanium work we’ve seen in a while.

The details on this frame are outrageous.
Full transformation now live on YouTube. 🎥

Work with us: https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-niche-eyewear-designed-around-youThe Native Sons Stillman is already a seriously impr...

05/05/2026

Thinking about switching from glasses to contact lenses? 👓➡️👁️

Contact lenses can offer clear, natural vision without frames, no fogging in cold weather, and more freedom for sports and daily life. But they do come with a bit of upkeep - and they’re not always ideal for everyone.

The good news? You don’t have to choose just one. Many people enjoy a mix of both glasses and lenses depending on their day.

If you’re curious about trying contact lenses, pop into The Optical Gallery in Cheam, Chessington or Twickenham for friendly advice and a personalised fitting.

Book your eye test and explore your options today.

29/04/2026

Stillman by ... one to admire.

Flawless acetate, almost like liquid set.
Thoughtful detailing throughout, finished with a solid titanium, nose bridge that could knock out any heavyweight... elegantly.

Super impressed.

Sent into us for Lens Art, and the results speak for itself.

Because it's never just about the frame.
It's about what you do with it.

28/04/2026

He needed his glasses before a flight... so we delivered them to the airport ✈️

In this episode of Raw & Uncut, it's a real behind the scenes look at what actually goes on at The Optical Gallery. From new eyewear deliveries and Lens Art work, to last minute client requests and a Heathrow run.

Not your typical day in optics.

Full video now live.

2 likes. "He Needed His Glasses Before a Flight... This Happened"

18/04/2026

What a day.

Friends, clients, new faces… all brought together through a shared love of eyewear that actually says something.

landed in London for a moment, and you lot made it special.

More than an exhibition. This is our community.

Thanks to 🙏🏻

16/04/2026

She speaks… without saying a word.

The new Speak by theo eyewear.

A sculpted silhouette, softened by that hand-faded transition from British racing green into gold… every detail considered, every gradient done by hand.

Fitted with bespoke progressive lenses, finished with a soft indoor pink tint. Calm, refined, almost whispering.
Step into the light, and she transforms… a saturated amethyst photochromic emerges.

Topped with Crystal Elite.
All colour. No compromise. No unwanted hues.
FANs of THEO eyewear

15/04/2026

AKONI… but not as you know it.

We took the Europa and reworked it through our Lens Art™ process, adding a red mirror finish that completely changes how the frame feels, not just how it looks.

Because lenses aren’t just something you see through…

they’re something you experience.

🎟️ Exhibition tickets (limited):https://tinyurl.com/SabineBeExhibition🌍 Work with us / enquiries:https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-...

11/04/2026

Working from home often means spending hours in front of a screen. Whether you're on back-to-back Zoom or Teams video calls, answering emails, or writing reports, your eyes are working harder than ever, and it's important to know when you may have Digital Eye Strain.

Extended screen use can lead to a range of issues commonly grouped under digital eye strain. You might notice:

* Tired or heavy eyes
* Blurred vision
* Headaches
* Dryness or irritation
* Difficulty focusing

If you’re working from home and spending hours in front of a screen, regular eye tests aren’t optional — they’re essential.

At Optical Gallery, we see more and more people experiencing discomfort linked to prolonged screen use — and in many cases, it’s preventable. If you're concerned, pop in to one of our stores at Cheam, Chessington and Twickenham and Book an Appointment.

10/04/2026

I’ll be honest…

For a long time, I didn’t really respect 3D printed eyewear.

When you come from Italian acetate… Japanese titanium… hand-finished detail… there’s a certain feeling you connect with.

And 3D printing doesn’t give you that straight away.

But recently… I’ve gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with it.

And I’ve completely changed my perspective.

In this video, I break down:

• How 3D printed eyewear is actually made
• Why collectors struggle to connect with it
• Why it’s becoming a designer’s playground
• And where I genuinely believe this is heading

This isn’t about replacing traditional eyewear.

It’s about understanding a new direction in optics.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.

👉 Watch here:

🎟️ Exhibition tickets (limited):https://tinyurl.com/SabineBeExhibition🌍 Work with us / enquiries:https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-...

08/04/2026

This shouldn’t look like this…

-13 prescription

No thickness
No overhang
Just control.

04/04/2026

New episode of Raw & Uncut is now live.

A quick trip to 100% Optical to stay connected with what’s happening at the highest level of independent eyewear.

From Masunaga Kenzo to bespoke Lens Art builds, And Ant in the lab with a special 24KT gold plated piece from theo eyewear. This is a glimpse into the world behind the frames.

If you know, you know.

Full episode here 👇

🎟️ Exhibition tickets (limited):https://tinyurl.com/SabineBeExhibition🌍 Work with us / enquiries:https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-...