your local, family‑run practice

With over 100 years of experience, Clark Optometry is a trusted, family-run practice based in Kirkwall, Orkney. We’re proud to provide high-quality, personalised eye care – from routine check-ups to emergency support – always with a focus on friendly service and long-term relationships.

Our experienced team offers a wide range of prescription glasses and sunglasses to suit every style and budget, with no-pressure advice to help you find the right fit.

We’re deeply rooted in our local community and committed to promoting good eye health across all ages. While we’re proud of our heritage, we also invest in modern technology and training to ensure every patient receives the very best care.

Local care you can trust – with time, attention, and expertise that put your eyes first.

Advanced imaging

Free NHS eye tests

1-year frame & coating guarantee

General information

Opening Hours
Monday: 9 am–7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–7 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–7 pm
Thursday: 9 am–7 pm
Friday: 9 am–7 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

How to make an appointment

As we are a small team and want to provide the best care we can, we try to make appointment booking both as fair and simple as possible. Appointments are released daily, 8 weeks in advance. We ensure that we do always have availability for any urgent care and post-op check ups.

To book an appointment please call us on (01856) 872857. If we can’t find you an appointment when you call, please keep try again. Our team will advise you and are always on hand to help wherever they can.

We will also ask you for your mobile phone number and email. This helps us keep our records up to date but it also means we can send you appointment booking reminders.

We appreciate things change and sometimes you need to cancel. Cancellations are only taken over the phone and we will find you a new appointment over the phone. Cancelling means that we can offer your appointment to another patient, so we really appreciate it when you let us know.

Amazing eye doctor! Was on a cruise and broke my eye glasses. They fixed them right away, and were so kind about it. I get to see the rest of my vacation! Thank you! Beautiful city too!

Had eye test done for getting new glasses. both the young ladies that did the tests were very nice and professional without being stuffy. Couldn’t fault the service provided and would highly recommend them. great service.

Turned up out of the blue to see if they could replace a missing bridge pad on a pair of glasses. They replaced both pads in 5 minutes for no charge. Superb. Highly recommended.