FAQs

Above all we are here to ensure you feel comfortable and well cared for. Our optometrist Jonathan’s role encompasses the detection of eye disease and the management of eye problems. He provides eye testing and clinical advice regarding eye health and vision correction, prescribing glasses and contact lenses as needed.

Sight tests are free and funded by NHS Scotland. Usually patients under 60 are entitled to an NHS eye examination every two years and those 60 and over can be tested annually. If you are experiencing problems you may be examined by Jonathan in between your full eye tests if required. Occasionally there is a private charge for tests not provided by the NHS. Contact lenses are not funded by the NHS.

Yes, normally we have appointments available quickly, within the same week depending on your flexibility. We are also open until 7pm on Thursdays to accommodate our patients who work office hours.

We have an appointment set aside daily for eye emergencies and we will always try to fit you in if you need to be seen.

Yes, we always welcome new patients and we are able to see anyone.

No, we are independently owned and run by our Optometrist Director Jonathan Jennett. This means the decisions needed to ensure we provide the highest level of service are made in the practice.

Our optician Jonathan carries out all of the tests our patients need from start to finish, we won’t pass you between staff for this. This enables him to take all of the information required in real time to best assess your eye health and vision. Jonathan has 22 years’ experience as an optometrist and holds postgraduate qualifications in Glaucoma, Paediatric Eyecare, Myopia Management and Medical Retina.

We have the very latest modern equipment for testing your vision, photographing your eyes, scanning them with an OCT and measuring your peripheral vision to hospital standard. An OCT gives a far more detailed look at the back of the eye and is extremely useful in diagnosis of eye disease.

Our experienced frame stylist Becky will take the pain away from choosing new glasses. She aims to make trying on frames a fun experience and will help you find a pair that fit your face and personality so that you love wearing them. Gareth, our knowledgeable Dispensing Optician will discuss the wide choice of lens options with you. He will then take all the necessary measurements to ensure they are fitted in the frame properly.

We have chosen to offer our patients Zeiss lenses because we want to give our patients the best available and we believe the quality in terms of design, comfort and coatings is second to none. Zeiss lenses also include UV protection as standard as well as a new lens to reduce blue light. We have an excellent generic range of glasses lenses to suit all budgets too.

We always advise UV protection with our lenses and it is important to protect your children’s eyes from UV damage. All Zeiss lenses will protect you from UV light in a clear lens. This coating has an anti-reflective, oleophobic, hydrophobic and hard coat built in too.

Yes, we can reglaze your current frames. It is at your own risk as materials can become brittle over time and occasionally they can break during the reglazing process. It can also be beneficial to have a good spare pair.

Yes, sports glasses are very popular with children. We fit them with polycarbonate lenses which give the highest level of impact resistance and therefore safety.

Yes, we work with Bollé to provide safety glasses.

Yes, Jonathan has all the necessary equipment to provide comprehensive sight tests at home for patients who are unable to visit the practice. We can bring a good selection of frames to choose from and will deliver and fit them at your place of residence.

Yes, we have a range of glasses that would have the cost completely covered by the NHS.

We can do all the relevant checks to detect early Glaucoma and will tailor a testing plan for this. Glaucoma is a special interest of Jonathan’s and he has completed a postgraduate qualification on the condition. Diabetes can only be diagnosed with a blood test but early signs can be picked up in the eyes before diagnosis. Jonathan has recently completed another qualification in Medical Retina, which helps with diabetes monitoring.

Yes, we can privately refer our patients for many different eye conditions. This can enable swift treatment when needed.

Yes, we have contact lenses and glasses lenses for managing the progression of short-sightedness.

Yes, we have the equipment for doing this to prevent a visit to A&E.

Our patients come from a wide area and everyone is welcome. We serve the South West Edinburgh communities of Currie, Balerno, and Juniper Green. We have many patients from Newbridge, Ratho, Kirknewton, Calderwood, East Calder, Mid Calder, Livingston, Murieston, West Calder, Kirkliston and South Queensferry. We also have patients coming from other areas in Edinburgh such as Colinton, Corstorphine, Drumbrae, Craiglockart, Morningside, Fairmilehead and The Grange. There are also a few patients coming from the Borders and Fife.