Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Opticians in Belfast for Comprehensive Eye Care
Established in 1998, Ek Eyewear has been Northern Ireland's leading provider of comprehensive eye care and premium eyewear solutions. Our practice combines advanced technology with decades of expertise to deliver personalized examinations and consultations tailored to individual needs. Our team of highly qualified optometrists and optical assistants utilise cutting-edge equipment like OCT and Optomap scanners to ensure thorough eye health assessments. We specialise in expert eyewear styling, curating a global collection of designer frames from brands such as Tom Ford and Lindberg to complement diverse facial structures and lifestyles. With over 30 years of combined experience across our team, we maintain industry-leading standards through continuous professional development in areas like myopia management and medical retina care.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the numerous patients who return year after year for our unrivalled aftercare and attention to detail. We prioritise patient education, offering comprehensive explanations of test results and preventative eye health strategies. From contact lens fittings to specialist dry eye clinics, every service is delivered with the same meticulous attention to quality that has defined our practice for 25 years. Our Belfast location provides accessible, comfortable facilities with convenient on-street parking, creating an environment where patients can confidently invest in their vision and appearance.
Services
Eye Examinations
Eyewear Styling
Contact Lenses
Dry Eye Clinic
Myopia Management
Sunglasses
Lens Fittings
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We provide 25 years of experience in eye care excellence since 1998
- Our practice uses advanced OCT and Optomap diagnostic technology
- We offer expert eyewear styling with global designer frame collections
- Our team holds specialist qualifications in medical retina and myopia management
- We maintain unrivalled aftercare and individual attention to patients
What people say
Most thorough eye exam
Beautiful glasses
Expert advice
Personalised service
Flawless experience
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye examinations combine advanced OCT and Optomap technology with expert clinical analysis to detect vision issues and eye health conditions. Personalised assessments consider age, family history, and lifestyle factors, providing thorough evaluations that identify potential problems before they develop. The 25-year experience of our optometrists ensures accurate diagnoses and tailored recommendations for maintaining optimal vision.
Eyewear Styling
Expert styling services help customers select frames that complement their facial structure, personality, and lifestyle needs. Our curated collection features global designer brands and boutique collections, with professional guidance ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional comfort. Stylists consider factors like face shape, skin tone, and prescription requirements when recommending frames from our extensive inventory.
Contact Lenses
We provide complete contact lens services including initial fittings, reviews, and trials of modern lens technologies. Our specialists offer advice on suitable lens types for various vision requirements and lifestyles, with ongoing support for both new and experienced wearers. The service includes regular safety checks and guidance on proper lens care practices.
Myopia Management
Specialist clinics address progressive short-sightedness in children using evidence-based approaches to slow myopia development. The service combines regular monitoring with specialist lenses and lifestyle recommendations to control vision changes. Our expertise in this emerging field helps parents manage their children's eye health effectively through tailored intervention plans.
Dry Eye Clinic
Dedicated dry eye assessments identify underlying causes through advanced diagnostic tests, followed by personalised treatment plans. The clinic offers specialist products and techniques to manage symptoms, with ongoing support for chronic conditions. Our optometrists provide education about environmental factors and lifestyle adjustments that improve eye comfort.
People
Eavan Kennedy
Optometrist and Owner
Qualified optometrist with over 30 years' experience, specialising in myopia management. Opened EK Eyewear in 1998, prioritising personalised care and advanced technology while maintaining expertise in cutting-edge optical developments.
Donna Lennox
Senior Optical Assistant
Experienced optical professional with over 30 years in the industry, offering expert frame styling and lens selection. Specialises in contact lens advice while maintaining fashion-forward eyewear knowledge that attracts dedicated followers seeking professional styling assistance.
Ramune Gough
Dispensing Optician
Ten-year industry veteran with international experience, focusing on tailored frame and lens solutions. Provides expert advice on current trends while maintaining technical proficiency in optical product selection to meet diverse visual requirements and lifestyle needs.
Catherine McGuckin
Optometrist
Recent graduate with advanced qualifications in medical retina and minor eye conditions. Combines academic excellence from Ulster University with practical expertise using specialist diagnostic equipment to deliver comprehensive eye health assessments.
Dolores Sherlock
Optometrist
Qualified optometrist with extensive experience in back-of-eye conditions, currently pursuing advanced medical retina studies. Specialises in glaucoma and dry eye management while maintaining global perspective through international volunteer work and professional development programmes.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, myopia management, dry eye clinics, and emergency eyecare services using advanced OCT technology.
Do you offer designer eyewear brands?
Yes, we stock premium brands including Tom Ford, Lindberg, and Victoria Beckham alongside boutique collections from Anne et Valentin and l.a Eyeworks.
Can I book an eye test online?
Yes, our website offers convenient online booking for eye examinations with our qualified optometrists available six days weekly.
Do you have emergency eye services?
Yes, we operate an emergency eye clinic with qualified optometrists available to address urgent vision problems outside regular appointments.
Reviews (4)
Paul O'Hare
Sep 30, 2021
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Eavan and her team carried out possibly the most thorough eye exam that I have ever had, their knowledge and experience evident throughout. My prescription is quite strong so top of wish list when it comes to spectacles is the thinnest possible lenses again EK Eyewear did not disappoint. They've even helped me out with the odd eyewear emergency at very short notice!
AnthonyKelly Kelly
May 27, 2021
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EK Eyewear were exceptional in helping me with an eye injury. I was able to arrange an appointment quickly, and they diagnosed the issue and treatment path in no time. Couldn't recommended them highly enough.
Mark Johnston
Oct 27, 2020
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Back in March, due limited availability of contact lens solution in local shops, Eavan went out of her way to obtain some for me via her suppliers and delivered direct to me. Great thought and care provided by the team.
Mark McIlrath
Oct 06, 2019
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Optician + Staff 5/5. Lab 1/5. I can't recommend Eavan and the other optician highly enough. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming too. A few years back the Lab they use replaced a lens which had cracked at the frame a few months after being put in with bad grace saying they wouldn't be doing it again. This year I sent my old frames back in to have a scratched lens replaced and they broke the nose piece. No mention of any redress. Glasses simply sent back. Actually, 1/5 seems sort of generous.
