Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Opticians in Edinburgh
Established in 2004, KD Wallace has been delivering exceptional eyecare services to the Edinburgh community. As an independent practice, we prioritise clinical excellence and commercial integrity, ensuring patients receive thorough examinations and tailored advice. Our investment in state-of-the-art equipment enables early detection of eye conditions and precise treatment monitoring. We offer comprehensive NHS-funded eye examinations, utilising digital retinal imaging and advanced refractive technology for accurate diagnoses. Our patient-centred approach focuses on preventative, non-invasive care while maintaining transparency about treatment options.With over 500 frames available, we provide expert guidance on selecting glasses that balance style, comfort, and visual performance. Our emergency eye care service addresses acute issues like infections and injuries, with NHS-funded treatment and medication. Kevin Wallace, our lead optometrist, brings extensive expertise as an NHS advisor and specialist in ocular therapeutics. We maintain strict data privacy standards, collecting only essential information for healthcare provision. Our commitment to quality extends to contact lens fittings, repairs, and a Contact Lenses+ subscription scheme for ongoing care.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fitting
Glasses Supply
Emergency Eye Care
Myopia Control
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in independent optician care
- Our practice uses hospital-grade diagnostic equipment for precise examinations
- We offer patient-centred, preventative eye care with clear treatment options
- Emergency eye treatment available for acute conditions like infections
- NHS-funded comprehensive eye exams with digital retinal imaging
Services
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Our NHS-funded eye exams use digital retinal imaging and advanced refractive technology to detect eye diseases and provide accurate prescriptions. Appointments are tailored to individual health histories and symptoms, ensuring thorough assessments. The process includes instant lens comparisons for optimal visual clarity.
Emergency Eye Care
We treat acute eye conditions like infections, corneal abrasions, and foreign bodies with NHS-funded appointments and medication. Kevin Wallace's specialist qualifications enable immediate diagnosis and treatment, avoiding hospital visits. Emergency slots are available for red or painful eyes and other urgent issues.
Quality Glasses Supply
Over 500 frames include titanium, rimless, and children's options with NHS vouchers accepted. Expert fitting ensures comfort and visual performance. We offer spare pairs from 40 and prescription sunglasses from 50, with designer choices available at additional cost.
Contact Lens Services
We supply all lens types including astigmatism, varifocal, and daily disposables. The Contact Lenses+ scheme covers lenses, solutions, and checkups from 9.50/month. Free trials help patients find comfortable options, even if previous attempts failed due to technological advancements.
Myopia Control Treatment
Specialised treatment slows childhood myopia progression using advanced optical technology. This preventative approach reduces long-term eye health risks while maintaining clear vision. Consultations assess suitability for this innovative therapy.
People
Kevin Wallace
Lead Optometrist
Bsc(hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) Kevin graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1999. He established KD Wallace in 2004 and serves as NHS Lothian's Optometric Advisor. His specialist qualifications include ocular therapeutics and glaucoma management, with teaching roles at Cardiff University's postgraduate optometry program.
Questions
What eyecare services do you offer?
We provide NHS-funded comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, glasses supply, emergency eye treatment, and myopia control therapy using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you handle urgent eye problems?
Yes, our emergency service treats conditions like infections, corneal abrasions, and foreign bodies with NHS-funded medication and follow-up appointments.
Are payment plans available for glasses or lenses?
We offer a Contact Lenses+ subscription scheme covering lenses, solutions, and checkups from £9.50/month. Spare glasses start at £40.
Can children receive eye care?
Yes, we provide NHS voucher-covered children's glasses with over 100 frames available, including designer options, and spare pairs from £40.
What makes your practice different?
Our hospital-grade equipment, Kevin Wallace's specialist qualifications, and patient-centred approach with extended appointment times ensure thorough, preventative care.
Reviews (3)
Qype User Missha
Aug 20, 2010
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I must say the service here is worth the visit. Very friendly and experienced. I only came across this as i was searching online for a good optician. AND I must say very good price for the quality received.
Qype User Wallab
Jan 29, 2010
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I had such a good experience with this optician I just had to do a review. I have struggled to get a good pair of glasses for years. They just never seemed quite right. Then I went to this optician in Blackhall and I got the best eye test and pair of glasses I have ever had. I thought they had better quality things than chains too, and the prices were very reasonable compared to what I have seen elsewhere.
They had a big range to choose from, of lots of styles and prices. I did end up getting one of of the fancier ones which were a bit more because I liked them so much. Also, I did not know before I went that everyone is entitled to NHS care by an optician just like with dentists. But they are, and this place does NHS care for everybody. My exams etc were all covered by the NHS and I can also go back for any emergency problems I have too, also covered under the NHS. I've recomended this place to all my friends.
They had a big range to choose from, of lots of styles and prices. I did end up getting one of of the fancier ones which were a bit more because I liked them so much. Also, I did not know before I went that everyone is entitled to NHS care by an optician just like with dentists. But they are, and this place does NHS care for everybody. My exams etc were all covered by the NHS and I can also go back for any emergency problems I have too, also covered under the NHS. I've recomended this place to all my friends.
Qype User Shanth
Mar 03, 2008
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Very disappointing - My old optician retired and I'd decided that I wanted to buy my lenses online, but have regular check-ups. Initially this seemed ok, but then it became apparent that really they wanted me to sign up to a monthly program. I declined, tried to pay for my appointment, and tried to buy online. They then refused to give me a prescription. An expensive learning experience for me.
