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Frederique Beausoleil and Studio FB
At Van der Geest Optiek in Haarlem, we are proud to carry a selection of high-quality eyewear brands, including the unique creations of Frederique Beausoleil and Studio FB. These French designs combine craftsmanship, elegance, and a touch of quirkiness—perfect for those looking for glasses that really stand out without being over the top.
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At Bloomdale, they know how to play with color so well that the glasses can almost be compared to an artist's paint palette. A palette in which subtle colors come together and work in harmony with each other. Through this play of color, the label manages to make each design unique in a subtle way.
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Optician in North Haarlem since 1930
Van der Geest Optiek is a third-generation family business that opened its doors on October 18, 1930.
You can come to us for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and eye care accessories. Eye tests and other evaluations are performed by a certified optician.
Customer reviews

My five-year-old daughter chose her glasses here, but she also loves playing outside. Every few weeks, I come by to have her glasses adjusted. We always receive fantastic service and a big smile.
Beautiful collection and perfect service!!
Thank you!
Warm regards, the Akhazroun family
I went there because of the great reviews, and I would definitely recommend it to others!
Previously sent away by another optician because they said I was too difficult to measure, at Van der Geest they took the time for me and did a proper measurement.
Very friendly and helpful staff, good communication, and personal advice.
Not pushy like in commercial opticians, no "assembly line work."
I definitely recommend Van der Geest Optiek!
My trusty old Ray Nan sunglasses were broken.
Now they're like new again.
And for free.
Where else can you find service like this?
Of course, it was just a screw.
But it was also bent.
Absolutely fantastic.
And very funny too.
In a word: fantastic.
for a number of years now, I have been a customer at Van der Geest Optiek again. Even though I hadn't been to the store in over ten years, Roy still remembered my name. You really feel that you're not just a number walking into the store, but that they see you as a person and devote a lot of time and attention to you, listening and thinking along with you about your wishes.
My dog has destroyed my glasses several times. Roy was immediately ready to replace the arms. I always got a call as soon as my glasses were ready to be picked up. A lot of care and attention was always paid to adjusting the glasses correctly.
Recently, my old glasses broke in half at the nose bridge. Again, Roy and Jaqueline were immediately there for me. Jaqueline managed to solder my glasses back together very carefully and with great precision, something other opticians wouldn't even attempt. You can't see anything and the glasses are still very comfortable. Real craftsmanship!
Thank you both so much and I will definitely be back when it's time for new glasses!
They were very friendly and helpful. It was no trouble at all to check the glasses. I left with some good advice!
They provide good service and give personal and expert advice.
I recently had a problem with a contact lens. This was quickly resolved and, thanks to Lian's efforts, the damage was compensated. Very happy with that!
Highly recommended.
Thank you, Lian, Roy, and Isaac.
I really enjoyed the experience, and after two weeks, I received my new glasses, which I really like!
Although I don't speak much Dutch yet, they were kind enough to speak English and identify any miscommunication due to the language barrier.
I had already been to several stores, but when I walked in here, I was given such a friendly welcome. They measured my eyes properly, took their time, and gave me clear explanations about lenses and what was possible. Lots of beautiful frames, and I found the right ones. Thank you for the great service, and I'm happy with my glasses!!! I'll definitely be coming back to you for my next pair.
Very good and willing to help you
I highly recommend this place
Fortunately, Lian and Roy from Van der Geest Optiek convinced me that it was possible to buy varifocal glasses that wouldn't give me headaches or make me dizzy. They promised to find a solution if I had any problems with the glasses. But luckily, that wasn't necessary.
After a careful and extensive eye test, supported by modern equipment, I now enjoy my varifocal glasses. It only took me a few hours to get used to the glasses, and now I don't want to be without them! I had never had an eye test like the one at Van der Geest Optiek at other opticians, such as the national chains.
Lian and Roy, thank you for the great service!
Kind regards,
Joanne
I couldn't have had a better experience!
Thank you very much, and I will definitely remain a customer. 🙂
From what I could see, they have some nice glasses in the store. I will definitely go back when I need new glasses. I didn't check the prices.
Many thanks for this, Anne Damstra.
The best formula I have!
I definitely recommend this store!
First, I would like to express my gratitude to Lian and Roy, who are very kind people and had no problem speaking English with me. Of course, I know that it is common for people to speak English in the Netherlands, but from my personal experience, not everyone is friendly about it. So I appreciate them for this and I can safely say that this is an expat-friendly place.
Secondly, I would like to say that the vision test done by Lian in their store was very specific and detailed. I really felt that they cared. Lian kept asking me several times what I saw and what I read, and she was patient with me and kept trying until I had a confident, solid answer.
I gave them an old pair of glasses of mine and they changed the lenses to suit my new vision. I picked them up today and I absolutely love them, especially because the lenses weren't as thick as the previous ones I got in the US a few years ago.
Incredible experience, this will always be my go-to store from now on, even if I move away from Haarlem, I would come here.
Thank you Lian and Roy, I wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Nader.
They welcome me and offer professional service. My glasses were repaired perfectly.
They also have a variety of cool frames. I will definitely go here for my next pair of glasses.



The store has beautiful frames and provides good advice with personal attention.

A solution for every problem, big or small.
Recently, my wife had an unfortunate fall, which rendered her glasses unusable and in need of replacement. After the eye test and glasses fitting, my wife (and I) left the store with big smiles on our faces.
As an added bonus, they helped us substantiate our insurance claim.
In short, we are very satisfied customers and, based on our years of experience, can recommend Van der Geest Optiek to you.
Kind regards, Sandra and Aad
Always friendly, the customer is queen here!
They even know you by name!
Good advice and a wealth of expertise!
It's great that these professionals still exist.
In short, "TOPTICIEN"
A breath of fresh air compared to the big suppliers.
What's good is good, right?
But traveling to Arnhem every time is also a bit of a pain.
So I saw some nice glasses in the window there!
To make a long story short, what a great store with beautiful glasses and a lot of honest expertise too.
I did miss the coffee, though. 😂
Van der Geest Optiek is a case of small but nice!
Amazing honest service from Lian, her husband Roy, and their son!
You leave there with a smile on your face!
The arm of my sunglasses had come loose and was fixed within a minute!
The frames are a bit more expensive than at the average chain store (the lenses are fairly similar), but in my opinion, it's definitely worth it, especially given my fairly significant vision impairment. The last time I went to a chain store, I didn't feel like the eye test was done very well, but at Van der Geest, both the test and the frame selection were professional and personal. In short, highly recommended!
Beautiful, high-quality products, from glasses to contact lenses.
The service is especially great!
Roy and Lian are always happy to help and are always there for you.
And, not unimportantly, there is a warm and welcoming atmosphere when you walk in!
We are happy with our optician!
The collection is tasteful and offers plenty of choice. The help and advice provided when making a selection is also very pleasant.
I find the professional and careful eye test just as important (perhaps even more important than anything else).
Thank you!
I love coming here!
