Rebecca Thompson FBDO
I’m a Dispensing Optician and Eyewear Stylist, and the founder of Eyestyle Studio.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked across the optical industry. With that knowledge Eyestyle Studio was built around a different approach to choosing eyewear. Slower, more considered, and led by how it looks and feels on you, not just what’s on display.
Eyestyle Studio
The studio has since evolved into a series of limited, in-person residencies.
Alongside this, I write Eye Style - a weekly journal exploring how eyewear is chosen, experienced and sold - and work with brands and practices across the industry.
Eyestyle Studio is where all of that comes together. It’s where the thinking is tested properly; in real appointments, with real people, making real decisions.
No two people choose eyewear in quite the same way. These sessions are designed to give you the time and perspective to discover what works for you, and why.
The styling experience should be all about YOU. That said, you need to know you’re in safe hands and that you can trust the advice of the person styling you. So just in case you need to know a little more, here’s all the reasons you should trust me to help you find your perfect pair of glasses.
Qualified Dispensing Optician with 14 years experience styling glasses wearers.
Industry recognised expert in Frame Styling who spent 6 years coaching, developing and training across a wide range of optical practices nationally.
Published in Dispensing Optics Magazine.
Featured in Eyestyle as one of the five most inspirational women in optics.
Optician Awards Finalist – Fashion Practice of the Year 2019
Winner New Business – Ribble Valley Business Awards 2019
Love Eyewear Awards Finalist – Independent Retailer of the Year 2020
Winner Sole Trader - Rossendale Business Awards 2020
Independent Retailer Finalist - Rossendale Business Awards 2020
Independent Retailer Finalist - Rossendale Business Awards 2021
Independent Retailer Finalist - Rossendale Business Awards 2022
Sole Trader Finalist - Rossendale Business Awards 2022
Creative Visual Merchandising Independent of the Year Finalist - Boutique Star Awards 2023
Member - Net Zero Optics 2023
Writer of industry journal - Eye Style
Judge - Optician Awards 2025
Industry Panel Member at Independents Day 2025
Industry Panel Member at 100% Optical 2026