This store is the antithesis of Optical Express, where I got my first ever pair of glasses (cue…read moredoom and gloom music). It's relatively small, APPEARS to be independently owned, and the range of frames available, which is significantly smaller than at Optical Express, would have saved me over an hour of agonizing over which ones to get. The luxury of choice brings out ugly indecisiveness in me! It's in Marchmont, a quaint and quiet residential area in central south Edinburgh, and has a believable air of "expertise" about it.

Been going here for years. Lyndsay Brown herself was fantastic and since she handed over to Mrs…read moreNolan, it's just as professional, careful and fair as ever. Won't go anywhere else.

This place is great--easy to get an appointment, great selection of frames at a nice price and they…read moreare even fairly upscale. They order contact lenses for you to try on before you buy too, and everything comes in really fast. Steven is really nice and always there to help you with whatever you need! I even got a discount on my cool new frames for Black Friday a few months ago so I am extra-pleased.

At 58 years of age I needed advice about my changing eyesight. I've been wearing specs for short…read moresightedness for years but am now also experiencing problems reading small print, a real nuisance when shopping when I had to take my specs off to read price labels etc.! Friends and family had recommended varifocals but I had reservations. I was so grateful for the objective and professional advice I was given by the optician at Marchmont, which enabled me to weigh up the advantages of different lenses before making my own decision. I did not feel pressured and was reassured that I would be given full and sympathetic follow-up care after buying my varifocals. There was an impressive selection of fashionable frames to choose from at my leisure and I was delighted to be able to choose a second pair of glasses free!

This is a superior optician, for those who aren't quite your 'Specsavers' kind of person. Offering…read morea great personal service and a good (if slightly limited) range of glasses. It has become a bit of a family favourite - starting with my Mum, then my sister, then my Grandad. It is in a handy central location, without forcing you to go all the way into town. And they are very good at giving free repairs and general advice. Great for those who want a slightly more attentive and tailored experience. You really feel like you can trust them.

I was able to get an appointment for a free eye test really easily. They talked me through…read moreeverything that they were doing, e.g peripheral vision test and they were so helpful. Bright & clean shop with friendly knowledgeable staff. I am now on their books for a annual sight test

I stepped on my brand new glasses while on vacation in Great Britain. Once we reached Edinburgh I…read morelooked up the nearest optician and took them to Black & Lizars to see about getting a repair. The staff was extremely nice and after a quick look assured me they could fix the glasses and to take a 15 minute wander about and they would be ready when I got back. The did fix the glasses and then insisted on not charging me. Wonderful people and establishment.

Always really helpful. I don't even live here and this is where I come to. Can't recommend enough.read more

20 20 Opticians is a very friendly, helpful and professional business. I'm here in Edinburgh on…read morevacation, visiting from Texas, when my eye glasses completely broke. I was in a panic because my optician is back in the US. I went to 20 20 Opticians after finding it via a google search. Nik in particular was very helpful and fixed my glasses for me free of charge, basically saving my vacation from ruin. Thank you so much, Nik. And thank you, 20 20 Opticians. I really appreciate the help at the late hour in the day and without an appointment. I highly recommend this store. Also, as I was waiting, I was looking at the selection of womens' eyewear. Had I not just bought some in the US. I would've bought another pair because they had some really nice choices. If you have any eye care needs, 20 20 Opticians is the place to go. Thank you!

I visited thrice so far this shop, eye and contact lenses test and purchase of contact lenses too…read more Having been in four other places so far in Edinburgh, this was the best experience I have had so far and I highly recommend it. Very attentive and helpful friendly staff. They're part of the Black and Lizars chain, they joined them recently.

The service from this Optician is appalling. Had a sight test on 16 January 24'. The test was…read morefollowed up by the usual admin and upsell. During the upsell process I had gone for the 2 for £69 deal. The person handling the upsell did not make me aware of the additional costs for extra items. It was only at the end when it came to payment I was asked for £119. I was told it would be 10 days before they would be available. I don't live in Edinburgh. I have heard nothing for 4 weeks. Today I call into the shop. The assistant suggests I was sent a text around 2 February but claims they sometimes have signal problems. I reminded him this was supposed to be a text it wasn't WhatsApp. Suffice to say I never received any text. Whatever you do, please do not use this organisation. There are far too many high street and on-line Ooticians.

Had a very nice experience at this opticians. Very friendly staff, thorough eye examination, and…read moreall for free thanks to the NHS. Thankfully, I don't need glasses as of yet, but it's good to know there is a good optical experience available to me at Specsavers Morningside when I next need an eye test.

This is a wonderful practice with a lovely caring atmosphere and totally dependable professional…read moreservice in every aspect of eyecare. The needs of every generation are met and the most up to date equipment is used in the examining and dispensing stages of appointments. The cosmetic side of things is fully catered for too with lots of fashionable frames to choose from.

The high point of this practice in addition to their excellent range of frames is the staff's…read moreprofessional, warm and friendly approach to each individual customer. They will go out of their way to find the best solution for you whether it's specialist lenses or a frame repair. Have recommended to all my friends and family.

Friendly & helpful staff who take their time to explain everything to you…read more No pressure to but your glasses here either. Good offers available if you want to though and a great selection of glasses & sunglasses - the latter you can buy without a prescription too.