The worst optican in St Albans

Avoid Enhanced Optical Services, St Albans An Absolute Farce If you value your vision, stay away from Enhanced Optical Services in St Albans. I paid nearly £495 for Essilor Varilux XR Pro lenses that were so poorly made they were practically unusable — the worst lenses I have ever worn. A replacement pair was even worse, causing massive distortion and a disorienting swim-like effect. Most damning was John Snelgrove's response when I formally reported the lenses as clinically unfit: "There is nothing I can do about this." That says it all. The proof of his failure is undeniable I have since had the exact same Essilor XR Pro lenses fitted perfectly elsewhere, confirming the technology works fine. The failure was entirely Snelgrove's substandard technical work. Before trusting this practice with your eyes, Google "John Snelgrove Enhanced Optical Services St Albans" and judge for yourself.

18/03/2026