Alensa.co.uk Reviews 3,886

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 298 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent service, competitive prices, and fast delivery as key reasons for their satisfaction. Many appreciate the straightforward ordering process and the convenience of options like InPost locker delivery. People also praise the quality of the contact lenses and the value offered, often finding them more affordable than other brands or their local opticians. However, some customers were dissatisfied with issues related to delivery and product quality. A few people reported not receiving their packages or experiencing significant delays, sometimes due to problems with the shipping carrier. There were also instances where customers received defective products, such as unstable glasses frames or contact lenses that were uncomfortable or did not match their prescription.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered contact lenses from Alensa and was very impressed with the whole service. The ordering process was straightforward, the price was competitive, and the lenses were delivered really... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Prices and quality contact lenses. I have been using Alensa as contact lenses supplier a while now. Very happy with their service. I use daily Dailies TOTAL1 Multifocal. A bit more expensive th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found BioMedics 1 day contact lenses here for a great price. For some reason, it became harder to find these particular contacts elsewhere in different packs (30, 60, 90), but Alensa seems to always... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alensa store my prescription details which then makes it simple to choose which contact lenses i require without any faff. Ordering is therefore simple! Lenses always arrive within a couple of days fr... See more

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Company details

  1. #15 of 21 best companies in Contact lenses supplier
  2. #38 of 44 best companies in Glasses store
  3. #45 of 50 best companies in Sunglasses shop

About Alensa.co.uk

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Free Delivery over £65
Delivery is free for all orders over £65 and starts at just £1.99 for other orders. Tracking numbers are provided with all orders, and most are delivered in less than 3 business days.

Free Gifts over £90
Choose an exciting gift with your purchase over £90. Gifts are changing often, so stay tuned.

Prompt Dispatch
We process over 200.000 orders each month, and we’re proud to dispatch nearly 98% of these orders the same day.

Always Low Prices
We are committed to offering you the lowest competitive price on the market, and if you find a better offer, we’ll match it.

No.1 European Contact lenses supplier
We are proud to have the Largest stock of contact lenses and their accessories in Europe, which allows us to maintain low prices and perfect service because of the immediate dispatch.

High Quality Frames
We stock original products only from all the major manufacturers. Our online shop offers more than 19,000 models of glasses and sunglasses from more than 80 brand names, including Ray-Ban, Polaroid, Crullé, Carrera, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger and Prada. We have all frames in our stocks and ready for immediate dispatch.

TOP Quality of Spectacle Lenses
We have all spectacle lenses custom-made for you in Europe. To do so, we work with world-leading lens manufacturers like Zeiss, Adrial or Essilor. Our doctors keep the highest standards in the production and assembly of prescription glasses.

Alensa.co.uk
The knowledge and experience we have gained from 20 years on the market has helped us develop an extensive catalogue of products, a dedicated customer service team, and milions of satisfied customers.

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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Still waiting for delivery after a week

Update: I spoke to Alensa. The process was a bit complicated but they did indeed refund me.

I placed a large order that was supposed to be delivered last week within 24h with Royal Mail 24h tracked. Parcel Force claimed they attempted to deliver on Sat, when I was at home all day, but miraculously failed to leave a note as proof of attempted delivery. I asked them to deliver today and I again haven't heard a peep from them.

Please investigate what is going on with my parcel FI142968393GB. If I do not receive the parcel within 24h and communication from the company, I will contest the transaction with my card company.

Please note that my contract for timely delivery of products is with you as a company, not with Royal Mail/Parcelforce so it is your responsibility to ensure I receive the products on time.

2 December 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Diana,

Thank you for the feedback. We are really sorry to hear about the trouble you have experienced with your delivery. We have already passed your case to the correct departments and are currently in touch with the courier to investigate the matter.

We will update you as soon as we receive more information, and please rest assured that we take full responsibility for ensuring your order reaches you. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this as quickly as possible.

Kind Regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a few times now

Ordered a few times now. Each order arrived in the estimated time. Good prices and service for everything

26 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Nathan,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your orders have arrived on time and that you are happy with our prices and service.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future as well!

Kind Regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On time

On time . The option of ordering one pair

8 July 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Deyhim,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your parcel has arrived on time as as expected.
Your feedback is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again in the future as well.

Kind Regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of the Best

Best place to buy contact lenses bar none, great service all round. JF

20 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello James,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are happy to hear that you had such a nice experience purchasing your contact lenses from us. We appreciate your kind words regarding our service.

Kind Regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery

Quick delivery, easy to use website, always cheaper.....What's not to love??! 😃

3 October 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Good morning Natalie,

We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with our quick delivery and easy-to-use website! We appreciate you noticing our prices. Thanks for the positive feedback!

Kind Regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic company

A fantastic company - well priced and so helpful , I needed some contact lenses in 2 days and I managed to quickly speak to a very helpful human who sorted this. They turned up so I had contact lenses for my trip, very grateful .

20 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Chris,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that we could help you get your contact lenses in time for your trip. Our team always strives to provide quick and friendly support, and it is great to know that we met your expectations!
We look forward to serving you again if you ever need anything else in the future as well!

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick turnaround

Ordered twice from Alensa and very happy with the glasses and quality of service. Quick turnaround time too.

17 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Sujet,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that you are happy with the received glasses and our service. Providing a smooth experience and good products is important for us and it is good to hear that we managed to meet your expectations.
We look forward to serving you again if you ever need anything else in the future as well!

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Niamh,

Thank you for the positive review!
We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with our selection and quick delivery.
Your support is very appreciated and we look forward to serving you again if you need anything else in the future as well.

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I might be spoiled by competitors

I might be spoiled by competitors, but 4 days for delivery is too long. They also don't make this clear prior to ordering, and there is no way to cancel or amend your order online.

19 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to hear that the delivery time didn’t meet your expectations. Our standard delivery timeframe is shown on the checkout page before payment, as well as in our Delivery Times & Costs information page, however we understand that waiting a few days can feel long, especially if you’re used to faster options elsewhere.

We are always looking for ways to improve the shopping experience. While currently, orders cannot currently be amended or canceled online once placed, our customer support team is available to assist whenever possible.

We appreciate your feedback and we hope to provide you with a smoother experience next time. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us.

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS

SCAMMERS. They operate under a fake address in the UK but their work is in Czech Republic. My glasses were poorly manufactured. I was told to return them for a refund. 50 days later they are still telling me they are being inspected and they won’t refund me. They are being investigated for fraud so don’t use this company.

14 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Richard,

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience.

We would like to clarify that our operational locations are clearly stated on our website and in our Terms and Conditions. Regarding your order, we can confirm that your case has been fully resolved, including a refund for both the glasses and the return postage.

As explained in our return policy and on our complaints/returns information page, returns of glasses - particularly those related to a complaint - may take slightly longer due to the need for a thorough quality inspection.

We regret that the timeline caused you concern, but we can assure you that no fraudulent activity has taken place. Your case was handled in accordance with our standard procedures, and we are always available should you have any further questions.

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One month on, and still nothing received the correct order.

I ordered my glasses and received them on the 10th of October. I literally couldn’t see anything with them and they obviously weren’t made according to my new eye test . I raised a complaint and returned the glasses on the 17th for re inspection. They received them on the 20th of October. I emailed few times to inquire about the progress and no one bothered to respond to my emails. we are on the 11th of October now and still nothing. I paid £150 for the glasses and still don’t have anything. I raised the issue within the 14 days refund policy and they don’t even bother to respond or deal with the matter. I will rely the matter to the trading standards as I have not received the goods I paid for and will escalate this further. My advice is to avoid at all costs unless you want to chase them endlessly. Disgraceful service.

10 October 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello,

We are sorry to hear about your experience.

As the glasses were returned as part of a reclamation, they need to arrive at our main warehouse before the case can be reviewed. This process can take longer than a standard return - up to 30 days from the date the parcel was posted.

Please rest assured that your case is marked as a top priority. As soon as the returned parcel arrives back at our main facility and the inspection is completed, our customer service team will contact you right away with an update and resolution.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding in the meantime.

Kind Regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer victimization

I bought eyeglass frames and prescription lenses from this store. I wanted to return the frames because they didn't fit my face, and the lenses were uncomfortable and I couldn't see clearly with them. Before returning them, I contacted the company several times via email to explain the problem I was having with these lenses. The company insisted they don't accept returns on eyeglasses lenses. Many companies accept returns on prescription lenses without any problems, but this store insists on refusing to return defective lenses. I still returned both the frame and lenses to this store. Despite receiving the returns, the store still refuses to refund the money for the lenses. This is a victim of my injustice. This store does not care about customer satisfaction. I highly recommend you reconsider your purchase before purchasing from this store.

15 September 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Cigdem,

We are sorry to hear about your experience.

Please note that prescription lenses are custom-made products made specifically according to your individual prescription. As outlined in our Terms and Conditions, they are therefore non-refundable once produced. When we received your returned glasses, our inspection confirmed that the lenses matched the prescription details provided in your order and were manufactured correctly. We also sent you a message at the time to inform you of this outcome.

While we regret that the frame did not fit as expected, we always recommend reviewing the frame dimensions listed on each frame's product page to ensure the best fit and comfort.

We value your feedback and will continue to work on improving our service and communication to ensure the best possible experience for our customers.

Kind Regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your experience with Alensa has been a good one and that your parcel has arrived quickly!

Kind Regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and quick delivery

Great price and quick delivery - as usual.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Chris,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your experience with Alensa has been a good one and that your parcel has arrived quickly. It is also good to know that you are happy with the prices that we offer.
Your support is very appreciated and we look forward to serving you again in the future as well.


Kind Regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still waiting

Still waiting, Ordered new glasses on the 18/10/25 and was given a royal mail tracking number and all it says is your item has been dispatched.

18 October 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Adam,

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for any confusion regarding your order. Our glasses are usually produced within 10 working days after an order is placed, and delivery via Royal Mail typically takes 2–4 working days. Since we ship from abroad, it can take 1–2 days for the parcel to reach Royal Mail in the UK, at which point the tracking information becomes active.

If you would like, our team can provide more details about your specific order. Please contact us at info@alensa.co.uk with your order details, and we will be happy to assist you further.

We appreciate your patience and hope to resolve this promptly.

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely slow shipping despite lenses shown as in stock

I have made multiple orders with Alensa but unfortunately have had an issue with them not actually shipping the item a few time times. My latest order 170694463 was placed on the 29th October when the lenses were clearly listed as 'in stock ready for dispatch'. It was marked as shipped on the 30th October but 2 days after it was supposedly shipped Royal Mail still have not received it! This exact thing has happened me previously - I'm afraid that Alensa just generate a tracking number and then take forever to actually post the item. If you need lenses quickly I'm afraid Alensa isn't the way to go.

29 October 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello Christopher,

Thank you for your feedback, and we are sorry for the concern caused.

Your order was dispatched on 30 October, and according to Royal Mail, it is due for delivery today (4 November - 3rd working day after the dispatch date). Our stated delivery timeframe for Royal Mail is 2–4 working days after dispatch, so your order is still within the expected delivery window.
Please note that as our parcels are shipped from abroad, it can take 1–2 working days after dispatch before Royal Mail updates the tracking information — this is completely normal and simply means the parcel is still in transit to the UK.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we’re confident your lenses will be delivered very shortly.

Kind regards,
Alensa Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Fast delivery

16 October 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your experience with Alensa has been a positive one and that your parcel has arrived quickly!

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid response

Rapid response, accurate and excellent value for money,

22 May 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Hello,

Thank you for the positive review.
We are glad to hear that your experience with Alensa has been a positive one!

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good prices.

Fast delivery, best prices, I recommend.

24 June 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're happy to hear that you were satisfied with our fast delivery and prices. Thank you for your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a pair of Persol

Bought a pair of Persol. Arrived super fast and well packed. Unfortunately had to return as found different pair elsewhere at the same time. The best customer service and return experience. I will be a customer next time.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Alensa.co.uk

Good day Bart,

We're happy to hear that your Persol arrived quickly and well-packaged. We appreciate your feedback on our customer service and return process. We are glad you had a positive experience and look forward to serving you in the future.

Kind regards,
Customer Service Team

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