Van der Geest Optiek

About Van der Geest Optiek

Van der Geest Optiek is a family business and optician in Haarlem. The shop offers glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and eye care, including eye tests, contact lens fittings and glasses repairs.

Eye tests and eye care

A qualified optician tests eyes for glasses or contact lenses and explains what is being measured. Eye tests for children are available from around 9 to 10 years of age; if a reading is outside the normal range, the person is referred to their GP.

• Eye test
• Eye pressure test
• UV and blue light measurement of lenses
• Eye test for children

Contact lenses

Van der Geest Optiek fits daily, monthly and toric lenses. A lens check takes place 1 à 2 weeks after fitting; checks are free when lenses are purchased.

• Contact lens fitting
• Lens check
• Trying trial lenses

Glasses and advice

The shop offers frames, spectacle lenses and various types of glasses. After the eye test, advice is given on suitable spectacle lenses; the optician also considers face shape, work and hobbies.

• Glasses and frames
• Sunglasses and prescription sunglasses
• Children's glasses
• Sports glasses
• Computer glasses
• Custom-made reading glasses
• Advice on spectacle lenses and frames

Fitting and repairs

Glasses are adjusted and minor repairs are usually done immediately. The cost of major repairs is discussed in advance; most glasses are made in the shop's own workshop.

• Glasses fitting
• Minor repairs
• Major repairs, including welding and soldering

Practical information

The shop is located on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem-Noord. An appointment is required for an eye test or contact lens appointment; customers can walk in for adjustments, minor repairs or to collect lenses.

• Appointment via the online calendar or by phone
• Walk in for adjustments, minor repairs or to collect lenses
• Buses stop very close to the shopping street
• Cronjé parking garage is nearby

About the family business

Van der Geest Optiek is a fourth-generation family business. The shop opened on 18 October 1930.