Trade lens glazing
Glazing-only support across a broad range of ophthalmic lens and frame requirements, carried out with care and consistency. Explore glazing services →
INDEPENDENT OPTICAL GLAZING · MANCHESTER
Your independent
optical glazing partner.
Trade optical glazing from a Manchester lab that keeps things straightforward. Careful work, direct answers and multiple weekly local runs for customers with qualifying volume.
EST. 2003 Independent, experienced teamSUPPLIER INDEPENDENT Broad UK lens sourcing
PRECISION OPTICAL MANUFACTURING / MANCHESTER
Volume valueCompetitive pricing for regular work
Wide supplier choiceBranded, budget and specialist options
Start smallTry selected jobs without moving everything
WHAT WE DO
Glazing done properly.
From everyday work to more demanding specialist jobs, we help practices deliver the results their patients expect.
Rimless & specialist
From rimless spectacle frames and motif engraving to jobs requiring additional attention to detail. Explore specialist work →
Frame & lens packages
Practical, competitively priced options for a range of practice needs, including budget frame and lens packages. Request pricing →
Locum lab cover
Temporary optical technician support at your laboratory or through ours, including planned and short-notice requirements. Explore locum cover →
NO BIG SWITCH REQUIRED
Try us with
a few jobs first.
You do not need to move every glazing order at once. Send a small batch, a specialist job or a temporary week's work and see how Abbey RX fits your practice.
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YOUR PRACTICE
OUR LAB
MULTIPLE WEEKLY RUNS · GREATER MANCHESTER
A LOCAL ROUTE THAT EARNS ITS KEEP
We collect.
We glaze.
We return.
Our in-person route runs multiple times each week across Manchester, Greater Manchester and some bordering areas for customers with sufficient glazing volume.
Further afield? You are still welcome to enquire. We can discuss chargeable postal arrangements for sending and returning work.
Ask about collection or post Local collection is subject to location, volume and agreed service arrangements; postal carriage is chargeable. See the options →A FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 2003
Decades of experience.
People you can call.
Founded in 2003 by husband-and-wife team David and Janine Abbey, Abbey RX is a family-run independent laboratory built on decades of optical manufacturing experience.
We work with optical businesses of all sizes — from boutique independent practices to larger chains and long-established community opticians.
When you work with us, you deal with experienced people who understand the demands of a busy practice and the importance of getting the details right.
Get in touchLET'S TALK
Need glazing?
Talk to us.
Whether you have an ongoing glazing requirement, a specialist job or a question about our service, tell us what you need. All enquiries are considered individually.
PREFER TO CALL?0161 205 8020 Hawthorn Road, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3RJ
Pricing and quotations are available on application. Please describe your requirements so we can advise.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Useful to know.
What glazing work can you help with?
We undertake ophthalmic lens glazing, specialist and rimless work, and frame-and-lens packages. Use the enquiry form to describe a particular job.
Can you collect and return glazing work?
Our route runs multiple times each week across Manchester, Greater Manchester and some bordering areas for qualifying volumes. Customers further afield can enquire about chargeable postal arrangements.
Can you source particular lens brands or coatings?
Yes. We hold accounts across a wide range of UK suppliers and can quote for products including Essilor, ZEISS, Transitions photochromic lenses, MAR and anti-reflective coatings, high-index materials and tints, subject to availability.
How do I request pricing?
Pricing is provided on application. Send us a brief outline of your requirements and we can discuss the appropriate options.
Can I enquire about a one-off or specialist job?
Yes. Please tell us what you need and we'll let you know whether we can help.
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