Our staff believe your eyes are a miracle of biological engineering which offers us our most precious sense: sight.
Our staff will give you their time, attention and experience while looking after your sight. Due to being part of the local community for over 35 years, we understand that all our patients are different. Treating you as an individual allows us to provide you with exceptional eye care. Our experienced Optometrists will be with you every step of the way, completing every aspect of your examination.
Consequently, during your visit, our staff can tailor your examination to your specific requirements. Spending time with you to fully check the health and condition of your eyes..
Should you require glasses, all of our frames come with a 2 year guarantee and Free comfort checks for life. We are here to help find, fit and produce the right glasses for you, at a budget that suits. We believe you won’t find better eyewear, that’s why we offer a complete satisfaction GUARANTEE with all our glasses.
Simpson Optometrist is situated in the village of Muirhead. Providing exceptional eye care to the residents of Chryston, Stepps, Lenzie, Gartcosh, Moodiesburn, Glenboig and surrounding areas. Click here to make your appointment.
Sandie Simpson McGregor
B.Sc, IP M.C.Optom
Sandie originally studied biology and worked in medical research before returning to university to study Optometry, graduating in 2009.
Initially working for Forth Valley NHS Trust’s Eye Clinic, Sandie gained experience working alongside Ophthalmologists and Orthoptists. While there Sandie was also involved in specialist contact lens fitting, pre & post cataract assessments, Glaucoma clinics and children’s clinics. Sandie has also worked with low vision patients in the Forth Valley Sensory Centre. Sandie gained further experience at a large independent Optometrist in Greenock before joining the family business in 2010.
Sandie has 2 children, Molly & Theo and enjoys singing with her choir “Aria”.
Kim Allan
B.Sc, IP M.C.Optom
Kim started in Optometry in 2007, working in various different environments from hospital to large multiple and small independent practise. She has done many specialised hospital clinics to become registered as an Independent Prescribing Optometrist before joining us here in January 2016.
Kim has a keen interest in anterior eye and retinal pathology, with a great deal of knowledge on dry eye, its assessment and management.
In September 2017 Kim was appointed Senior Optometrist at Glasgow’s Golden Jubilee Hospital specialising in Pre & Post-Operative Cataracts Surgery.
Out with the practise Kim competes in Olympic Weightlifting.
Ross Aitcheson
B.Sc, IP M.C.Optom
Susie Osborne
Receptionist OA
Douglas Simpson
Director
Colin Simpson (Retired)
B.Sc FBCO
Colin graduated from Glasgow College of Technology (Caledonian University) in 1974. He first practised as a locum in Stirling Hospital and private practice. He became a full time practitioner in Muirhead in 1982. He has always retained links with the University and taught the final year clinics for over 25 years.
Colin ran the practice with his wife Morag for over 30 years. In recent years, their son Douglas has taken over management of the practice, with their daughter Sandie taking responsibility for clinical management.
Colin very much enjoyed examining patients and had a special interest in children’s vision, diabetic eye disease and contact lenses. Now retired, Colin enjoys golf, his garden and looking after his grandchildren.
