A small optical studio in Lisbon. We design a handful of frames each season and finish every pair by hand.
Each frame is made in small batches, designed for years of wear. No fast fashion, no seasonal churn.
“We make a few frames a year, and try to make them well. That's it. That's the whole plan.”
Custom Lens Express was started by Inês Carvalho in a converted bakery in Alfama, after fifteen years apprenticing at her uncle's optical shop. Today, our studio is five people. We design, cut, polish, and ship from the same building.
From the studio to your kitchen counter in 10 days. Free shipping, free returns, two-year warranty.
Pick five frames. We send them. You keep what fits. Returns are pre-paid.
Upload your prescription or order non-prescription. We'll handle the rest.
Each pair is hand-finished and shipped in a recycled cork case.
