Crystal Optometry

Exceptional Eyecare in the Heart of Edinburgh

Since 1987, we’ve been caring for Edinburgh’s eyes with clinical precision, warmth, and a dedication to detail. Whether you need an eye examination, specialist treatment, or simply want to find the perfect pair of glasses, you can trust that you’re in safe, experienced hands.

We believe every patient deserves outstanding care and eyewear they feel proud to wear, all delivered with the expertise and personal service you’d expect from a long-established, independent practice.

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Our Services at a Glance

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Eye Examinations

Discover the difference with our Enhanced Eye Examination, now featuring state-of-the-art OCT scanning.

Our comprehensive eye examinations are designed to give you confidence in your vision and allow us to provide the best possible care and advice.

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Contact Lenses

We offer a range of contact lens options from daily disposables to specialised lenses for complex prescriptions.

We assess your eyes and needs to recommend the most suitable lenses, providing fitting and comprehensive aftercare.

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Eyewear

Our exclusive selection of eyewear transcends the ordinary.

Our collection features distinctive designs from some of the most sought-after niche brands in the industry, each known for their exceptional craftsmanship, unique aesthetics, and innovative designs

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For unexpected issues, we provide urgent care appointments, addressing sudden vision changes, eye injuries, or unexplained eye pain promptly. Our our IP-qualified Optometrists are equipped to ensure you receive expert care when you need it most.

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We pride ourselves on providing clinical excellence and personalised care in the local community. For this reason, we present to you Clear Care – a plan designed to give our members exclusive access to the best benefits and discounts.

 

Involved is a monthly payment which comes out on the 1st of each month, with an option of two plans that you may select from:

  • £10per month for Gold Package
  • £15per month for Platinum Package

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Eyewear That’s Different by Design

Our eyewear collection is carefully curated for quality, comfort, and character. We stock styles you won’t find everywhere else, from colourful acetates to ultra-lightweight metals, with designer brands including WOOW, Kaleos, Prodesign Denmark, Morel, Woody’s, and Ørgreen.

With a qualified Dispensing Optician on hand for personal styling appointments, we’ll help you find frames that not only suit your prescription, but also reflect your style.

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Meet Your Experienced Team

With decades of combined clinical experience, our optometrists Tracey and Neil lead a team who are as approachable as they are skilled. Our patients tell us they value the time we take to listen, explain, and provide care tailored to them, whether it’s a routine check or something more complex.

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What Our Patients Say

We’re proud to have earned the trust of generations of patients. Here’s what they say about their experience with Crystal Optometry:

"I have been going here for the last 30 years or so. My experience has always been excellent. Recently my eyesight deteriorated enough to bother me so I got booked in for a checkup. I had a full eyesight check and found I needed my glasses lenses changed to a new prescription. This was done and I now have my excellent eyesight fully restored to its previous performance. Full marks to Crystal Optometry - again!"

Julian Kettle

"I recently had an eye examination with Tracey and just wanted to say how impressed and reassured I felt throughout the whole appointment. Tracey was incredibly professional, kind, and thorough—she took the time to explain each step of the process and made sure I was comfortable and informed from start to finish.  I left feeling confident about my eye health and grateful to have been seen by someone so skilled and considerate.

Highly recommend Tracey and the team—excellent service all round!"

Nicholas

"An excellent experience this week for my eye check with the knowledgeable optometrist who has bought the business from founder David Crystal - high-quality machinery for retinal photography and pragmatic assessment of my ongoing visual needs. Am so grateful for the local service & expertise! Thank you!"

K T L

"I've been going to Crystal Optometry for decades and when David and Dorothy retired they left big boots to fill.  At my recent routine visit I was seen by Tracey and it was immediately obvious that she was right on top of the game.   Technically outstanding, her patient manner was Gold-Standard.  She even laughed convincingly at my feeble jokes!  Highly recommended. AAA+++  Usual disclaimers."

Dan Thompson

Find Us

Our city-centre practice is easy to reach for Edinburgh residents and those who live outside the Lothians. We’re right next to a florist and an artisan marshmallow shop – you can’t miss us. There is paid on street parking around the practice and various buses pass our front door.

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From thorough eye examinations to eyewear with personality, we’re here to keep you seeing, and looking, your best.

Book your appointment online now with MySight.

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