Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Eye Care Services in Dundee, St Andrews & Anstruther
Established in 1984, Govan Optometrists is a family-run, independent optician with branches in Dundee, St Andrews, and Anstruther. Our team of experienced optometrists, including Independent Prescribers, provides comprehensive NHS and private eye care services. We combine traditional customer service values with cutting-edge technology, such as OCT eye scanning, to ensure accurate diagnoses and tailored solutions. Our independence allows us to offer a wide range of spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and designer frames from brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley.We prioritise long-term patient relationships, maintaining consistent optometrist availability and minimising the use of locums. Our services extend to managing ocular conditions under NHS shared care schemes and providing affordable eyewear, including NHS voucher-eligible children's glasses. With decades of collective experience, we remain committed to accessible, high-quality eye care across Tayside and Fife.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fitting
OCT Scans
Prescription Sunglasses
Designer Frames
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We are independent opticians established since 1984 with three local branches.
- Our optometrists include Independent Prescribers qualified to manage ocular conditions.
- We utilise OCT scanning technology for advanced eye health diagnostics.
- We offer NHS-funded eye exams and voucher-eligible children's eyewear.
- Our team maintains long-term patient relationships with minimal locum usage.
Services
Eye Examinations
We provide comprehensive NHS-funded and private eye exams for all ages, using advanced diagnostic tools to assess vision and eye health. Our optometrists detect conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration while offering personalised advice on corrective lenses. Patients receive clear explanations of results and treatment options in plain English.
Contact Lens Fitting
Our specialists fit daily, weekly, monthly, and gas permeable contact lenses from leading manufacturers. We offer trials to ensure comfort and suitability, with ongoing support for proper lens care and replacement schedules. Patients receive tailored recommendations based on lifestyle and vision requirements.
OCT Scans
Available in St Andrews, our OCT scanner provides 3D retinal imaging for early detection of eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. This non-invasive test complements standard exams, offering detailed cross-sectional views of eye structures for enhanced diagnostic accuracy at a small additional fee.
Prescription Sunglasses
We supply prescription sunglasses from brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Boll, with 20% off RRP for enhanced UV protection. Our opticians help select frames that suit facial features and vision needs, offering single vision, bifocal, and varifocal lens options for optimal clarity outdoors.
Designer Frames
Our stores feature designer frames from Persol, Prada, and Tom Ford alongside budget-friendly options. Patients can choose from Govan Exclusive designs and NHS voucher-eligible children's frames, with expert guidance on styles that balance aesthetics, durability, and prescription requirements.
People
Margaret Ann Murdoch
Optometrist & Partner
BSc Hons MCOptom Dp TP IP qualified optometrist with over 30 years' experience in Dundee, specialising in independent prescribing and complex vision correction solutions for local patients.
Iain Pentland
Optometrist & Partner
BSc Hons MCOptom Dp TP IP accredited optometrist managing St Andrews branch since 1990, focusing on community-based ocular disease management and patient education about eye health.
John Leonard
Optometrist
BSc Hons MCOptom DP TP IP qualified professional leading Anstruther branch since 1987, with expertise in contact lens fitting and coordinating shared care schemes with NHS providers.
Kirsty Bidgood
Optometrist
BSc Hons MC Optom specialist in children's vision care and frame selection, ensuring young patients receive comfortable, age-appropriate eyewear solutions through NHS voucher schemes.
Euan McNeil
Optometrist
BSc Hons MCOptom practitioner with extensive experience in independent prescribing and OCT scan interpretation, supporting accurate diagnoses across all three branch locations.
Questions
Do you offer NHS eye examinations?
Yes, we provide free NHS-funded eye exams for all ages at our Dundee, St Andrews, and Anstruther branches, subject to eligibility criteria.
Can I use my NHS voucher for children's glasses?
Yes, we accept NHS vouchers towards children's glasses and offer a wide selection of frames that qualify for full or partial coverage.
Are prescription sunglasses available?
Yes, we stock Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Bollé prescription sunglasses with 20% off RRP, including single vision and varifocal lens options.
Do you have OCT scanning technology?
Yes, our St Andrews branch offers OCT eye scans for £10, providing detailed retinal imaging to detect early signs of eye diseases.
Do you participate in NHS shared care schemes?
Yes, we collaborate with NHS Fife and Tayside under FICOS and PAC schemes for managing ocular conditions in the community setting.
