USA, now Italy · since 1937
Ray-Ban
The Aviator, the Wayfarer, the original.
On the shelf in Winsford and Heckmondwike. Every frame glazed here with your lenses.
The house
Ray-Ban, and why the frames are more than plastic
Ray-Ban began in 1937 with the Aviator, designed for American pilots who needed a lens that cut glare at altitude. The Wayfarer followed in 1952 and became the most recognised frame ever made. Both are still in the range, alongside optical frames that use the same shapes. Ray-Ban is the frame people already know they like, which makes it the easiest first pair and the safest second one.
Known for
Three things to know about Ray-Ban
- 01
The Aviator, 1937
Made for pilots, worn by everyone since
- 02
The Wayfarer, 1952
The most recognised frame shape in the world
- 03
Prescription ready
The classic shapes glazed with your lenses, including sunglasses
Who they suit
Almost everyone, which is the point. Wayfarers for a rounder face, Aviators for a squarer one, Clubmasters for anyone who wants something between the two.
A name on the frame does not mean it will suit your face. We bring you a shortlist rather than a wall, and we say gently when one does not work.
Try them on
Ray-Ban in Winsford and Heckmondwike
Your eye test first
Free on the NHS if you qualify, £55 privately. Forty-five minutes with the optometrist, and styling is part of the visit, not an extra.
Your lenses
Every Ray-Ban frame is glazed here. Single vision from £109, thinner lenses, coatings and varifocals explained with every price shown before you decide.
Sixty days to love them
If the fit or the lenses are not right, we change the frame or the lenses at no charge. Adjustments and a Specs MOT are free for as long as you wear them.
Frames across our ranges run from £70 to £850. 0% finance: half today, the rest over 4, 6, 8 or 10 months.
Five clinics across Greater Manchester, Cheshire & West Yorkshire
Every Book button on this page comes here. Choose your practice — the number appears on the one you pick.
Book a Dry Eye Assessment — Winsford 01606 599030
Book a Dry Eye Assessment — Heckmondwike 01924 403617
Gland Scan: £15 with any eye examination (included in our Gold eye examination).
Frequently asked questions
Where can I try Ray-Ban glasses on near me?
At Abra & Co in Winsford and Heckmondwike. Book an eye test online or ring the practice, and we will have the collection ready for you. If there is a particular model you want, tell us and we will bring it in.
Can I have my prescription in Ray-Ban frames?
Yes, including varifocals and high prescriptions. We measure and fit the lenses here. Single vision lenses run from £109 to £499, and every option is shown with its price before you decide.
Do you sell Ray-Ban sunglasses?
Yes, and we glaze them with your prescription, including tinted and polarised lenses. Ask when you book and we will have the sunglass collection out for you.
What if Ray-Ban does not suit my face?
Then we will say so, kindly, and show you what does. A name on the frame does not mean it will suit you; that is the first thing we say about every brand. And if you buy and change your mind within sixty days, we change the frame or the lenses at no charge.
How much do Ray-Ban glasses cost?
Frames across our ranges run from £70 to £850; Ray-Ban sits towards the upper part of that. Lenses are priced separately and shown before you decide. Pay half today and spread the rest over 4, 6, 8 or 10 months, interest free, with nothing added.
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