About Schwarz Opticians
Schwarz opticians have been providing optical care since 1864 when Anton Schwarz established an optician shop in Holywell.
Francis Schwarz established F A Schwarz Opticians in King Street, Wrexham in the 1940s, before moving to Charles Street in 1988. Our building dates back to 1627 and was once the Hat Inn during the 19th century.
David Clacher acquired the practice in 1999 and has since been joined by Alistair Brown who now runs the practice.
Today Schwarz Optometrist is a large independent optical practice providing expert clinical care and a friendly, professional service.
We provide eye examinations and contact lens care, as well as clinical care through the Wales eyecare service; providing triage for the hospital eye department, glaucoma co-management and Low vision services.
With a team of four optometrists and five dispensing and support staff we aim to provide unrushed personal care in a beautiful spacious environment.
We have the largest spectacle range in the area, so please feel free to drop in for a browse.
Why Us?
Long serving, experienced staff
We do not use locum Optometrists. Our permanent team of three experienced Optometrists are focussed on providing the best care for you. They work on 30 minute slots allowing plenty of time for examination, explanation and discussion of your needs.
We have excellent relations with the local eye department and GPs and we are Welsh Eyecare Service accredited providing a triage service for the hospital eye department.
Continuity of care
Our dispensing and receptionist team have all been with us for 5 years +. The continuity of service they provide means you will not be talking to a stranger every time you see us – we know most of our clients and understand their particular needs.
No sales targets, no conveyor belt rush
Unlike high street chains, we have no sales targets.
Our reputation is our most important asset and we belive in informing you and giving you as much time as you require.
We hope that by doing a great job, providing an excellent service in a relaxed environment is what separates us from others.
Great value
We offer great value with frames from £24, and a complete pair of glasses including single vision lenses from £55. Our hi-index (thin) lenses and varifocals are cheaper than most opticians in the area.
Easy parking
Parking is just metres away in St Georges Crescent car park (opposite KFC) We are only 2 minutes walk from Tesco, and there is parking opposite, which includes disabled spaces for blue badge holders.
In-house laboratory and Express service
Our own state of the art glazing equipment ensures high quality and same day service if you need something quickly
Meet the Team
We have a team of experienced and friendly optometrists, dispensers and support staff, who are dedicated to providing the best service possible. The team is led by David Clacher and Alistair Brown.
David Clacher
Optometrist and Director
David qualified in 1988 and worked in a contact lens practice in London. He then managed practices in Australia and Zimbabwe before moving to the Wrexham area with his wife, Rachel, in 1995.
He took over Schwarz in 1999 and has worked with the staff to try and provide the best Optometry service in the area.
David is accredited to perform WECS examinations, and holds the College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Glaucoma.
Alistair Brown
Optometrist and Director
Alistair graduated from Cardiff University with a first class honours degree in Physics prior to obtaining his first class honours degree in Optometry in 2006. Since qualifying as an Optometrist, Alistair has worked full time at Schwarz.
Alistair is WECS accredited, and holds the College of Optometrists Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and the Professional Certificate in Medical Retina. He is currently working towards obtaining his independent prescribing qualification.