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Ocular Prosthetics

The Ocular Prosthetic Service (Artificial Eye) is based in the Ophthalmology Department of Gartnavel General Hospital. It provides treatments to patients living in the West of Scotland.

The Ocularists role is to supply bespoke, hand crafted artificial eyes and cosmetic shells, created to match the patient’s own natural eye.  Aftercare is also provided to maintain the fit and condition of the prosthesis with the aim of ensuring optimal cosmesis and a healthy eye socket.

About the Team

There are two full time members of staff working in the clinic who provide treatment Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Patients will see one of our Ocularists. Kirsty Craig and Claire Moore, both highly skilled with many years of experience in the field of ocular prosthetics.

Referral and contact information

If you are a patient who requires an appointment and it has been less than 2 years since your last visit then you can simply give us a call on the contact details below to arrange this.

*Note if you phone and it rings out please call back at a different time – we are most likely treating a patient and unable to answer.

If however, it has been longer than 2 years since you last attended the service or you have never been before then a new referral will be required.  Your own Optician or your G.P. practice can send this.  Most often you will not have to book an appointment with them to facilitate this but instead a phone call to them to request they refer you to us will be suffice.

We accept referrals from the following health boards;

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS North of Scotland, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Forth Valley and NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

  • Contact number: 0141 211 1027
  • Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm excluding public holidays.

Further Information

Artificial Eye Information
What to expect at appointments
Frequently Asked Questions