Independent Opticians
in Belfast
Professional eye care, specialist children's eyecare, contact lenses and advanced eye examinations for the whole family.
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Philosophy/ Mission Statement
At Murray Opticians, we provide professional eye care with a genuinely personal touch. Unhurried appointments using advanced technology & exceptional clinical care in a welcoming environment where every patient is valued.
Patient Stories
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Had my new jaguar glasses for about six weeks. Love them. Very stylish and easy to wear. Extremely happy with how i was looked after by Carmel and her team. Very professional and very happy to recommend to anyone.
Allen Templeton
78 Reviews . 2 Months Ago
I have been going to Carmel for many years now. Carmel is a very friendly person and very professional. She is great working with children as well my grandchildren are registered with her. She is very accommodating to people who work and opens late ...
Kate Mc
14 Reviews . 9 Months Ago
Carmel provides first class professional service in a friendly and supportive manner. She is thorough and meticulous and has been a great help to me in adjusting glasses to what I needed following cataract surgery.
Michelle Clarke
3 Reviews . 4 Months Ago
I've been attending Carmel annually for a long time now. She is very approachable, professional, thorough and knowledgeable Since I have a family history of sight conditions she takes time to explain to me the tests and results...
sinead lynch
21 Reviews . 11 Months Ago
Carmel Murray
Optometrist/ Business Owner
Alongside her commitment to the very highest standards in patient care, Carmel has over 30 years’ experience testing eyes. She loves the challenge of sorting out whatever eye problem, vision difficulty or spectacle issue her patients have. Patient and calm, she always takes time with her patients to really understand what their concerns are. This is why working as an independent, local optometrist is so important to Carmel and her team. Carmel has been an Independent Prescriber Optometrist for over 12 years following the completion of her Diploma in Independent Prescribing. She also has a Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eyecare and in 2024 successfully completed her Professional Certificate in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Carmel has developed specific expertise in the management of visual stress using coloured filters. During 2023 / 2024 she was involved in a NI PEARS Pilot scheme with Royal Victoria Hospital Eye Casualty managing some patients that ordinarily would have attended Eye Casualty, in the practice. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, plays the harp, gardens and enjoys eating out with friends.
Janice Coleman
Optometrist
Janice loves using her skills, training and 30 years’ experience in community optometry to help people. She has a specialist interest in Glaucoma, was one of the first optometrists to complete the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and has been part of the award-winning Ocular Hypertension/Glaucoma monitoring in the community scheme since its inception in 2018. This means Janice has the expertise to provide the Ocular Hypertension Review and Monitoring Service in the practice. Outside of work, Janice is kept busy with her family – Janice, her husband and daughters love to travel to concerts all over Europe!
Shelley
Optical Receptionist
Shelley started her working life in a solicitors office but has embraced the worlds of optics since 2023. She is the friendly face and voice on the front desk Monday and Tuesdays if you call in or phone the practice. She cannot believe how detailed and interesting the work is and all the different eye conditions there are. When children come for their eye examination, Shelley is surprised and delighted by how young some of the children are that need glasses and how the eye test is adapted to suit their age. She loves helping patients choose their new frames and has a great eye for what shape and colour flatter!
“I had one of the most thorough eye examinations I’ve ever experienced. The optometrist explained everything clearly and made me feel completely at ease. The whole team was friendly, professional, and genuinely cared about my eye health. Highly recommended!”
Sarah Thompson
“I recently switched to contact lenses, and the fitting process was fantastic. The staff were patient, answered all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable before leaving. The service exceeded my expectations.””I had one of the most thorough eye examinations I’ve ever experienced. The optometrist explained everything clearly and made me feel completely at ease. The whole team was friendly, professional, and genuinely cared about my eye health. Highly recommended!”
James Wilson
“My daughter was nervous before her first eye test, but the team made the experience fun and stress-free. They were incredibly kind and professional, and she actually enjoyed her visit. Thank you for taking such great care of children.”
Emma Richardson
“I visited the clinic because of persistent dry eyes. After a detailed assessment, they recommended the right treatment, and I’ve noticed a huge improvement. Excellent care from start to finish.”
David Mitchell
“The staff helped me choose the perfect pair of glasses that suited both my prescription and my style. Their attention to detail and customer service were outstanding. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
Olivia Carter
“From booking my appointment to collecting my new glasses, everything was smooth and professional. The clinic is modern, welcoming, and the team truly puts patients first. I would recommend C. Murray Optician to anyone looking for exceptional eye care.”
Michael Anderson
