Browns Opticians

Eye Care 

• Routine eye tests 
• OCT scanning 
• Contact lens appointments 
• Eye health checks 

Glasses 

• Glasses fitting and style consultations 
• Designer frames 
• Sunglasses 
• Children’s glasses 
• Stylish glasses for all – including unisex frames and glasses for men & women 
• Specialist photochromic and polarised lenses 

Recycling Facilities 

• Contact lens recycling 
• Spectacles recycling 

Eye Care & Tests

At Browns Opticians on Clerk Street, our experienced optometrists provide comprehensive eye care for patients in Edinburgh and the surrounding area. 

From routine eye examinations to more detailed eye health assessments, our team takes the time to understand your vision and individual needs. Advanced optical technology, like OCT scanning, allows us to take a closer look at the health of your eyes and monitor changes over time. 

Whether you’re due your regular eye test, have noticed a change in your vision or would simply like some advice, our friendly team is here to help. 

Stylish Glasses

Looking for your next pair of glasses in Edinburgh? At Browns Opticians, you’ll find a carefully selected range of eyewear, with styles to suit different tastes, prescriptions and budgets. 

From timeless everyday frames to something a little more distinctive, our team can help you find eyewear that complements your style, fits comfortably and works with your prescription. We’ll also guide you through your lens options, including specialist coatings, photochromic lenses and polarised lenses, to create glasses tailored to you. 

Contact Lenses

Whether you’re completely new to contact lenses or already wear them regularly, our team can help you find an option that suits your eyes, prescription and lifestyle. 

Our contact lens appointments include professional fitting and advice, with ongoing support available to help keep your eyes comfortable and healthy. We can talk you through the different options available and help you decide what works best for your everyday routine. 

Car

If you’re travelling by car, there are a number of public and on-street parking options in the surrounding area. Parking availability and restrictions can vary, so we recommend checking local signage and parking information before your visit. 

Bus

Clerk Street is served by numerous local bus routes, making our practice easily accessible from Edinburgh city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Bus stops can be found along Clerk Street and nearby Nicolson Street, with regular services connecting the area to destinations across Edinburgh. 

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Station is within walking distance of our Clerk Street practice and provides rail connections across Edinburgh, Scotland and the wider UK. From the station, you can continue to the practice on foot or use one of the regular bus services towards Clerk Street.