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Sinead McGurk Opticians Independent, highly reputable Optician's practice, situated in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster. Over 20 years of professional service, this very experienced Optometrist provides a high level of care and attention to detail. The practice has the best range of frames to suit any budget in the area, with quality and value for money being guaranteed. Qualified to carry out eye examinations, and to fit and supply contact lenses. Domiciliary sight tests provided. VDU screening. Diabetes and glaucoma screening. Children's clinics. Safety & sports eyewear.
Associations and certifications
  • General Optical Council registered Optometrist
  • Member of The Association of Optometrists
  • Member of The College of Optometrists
Services
Children's Eyecare
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Children's Eyecare Children rarely complain about their sight. However behaviour which may indicate that a problem exists with a child's eyes includes: rubbing their eyes a lot, blinking excessively, one eye turning in or out, holding objects close to their face, or sitting too close to the TV. If you think that your child has any of these warning signs; if there is a family history of squint/lazy eye; or if they are underachieving in school: you should now arrange an appointment for their eyes to be examined by us. The earlier any problems are picked up, the better the outcome.
We give you 45 minutes for a full eye examination using state-of-the art technology, enabling us to give you the best advice and recommendations. We are a Multi National Award Winning Boutique Opticians in Mid-Ulster. We provide the highest level of clinical eyecare & fabulous eyewear, professionally styled and dispensed by our Optical experts.
Sinead graduated from Aston University in Birmingham. Following professional examinations, Sinead enrolled on the General Optical Council Register of Ophthalmic Opticians in 1994. Sinead McGurk is currently appointed as the Northern Trust representative for the Ophthalmic Committee for The Department of Health.
Since opening our Independent Optometry Practice in 2002, Sinead McGurk Opticians have become synonymous with outstanding eye care in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. Quality, precision, and meticulous attention to detail; these are the core values we live by. State of the art technology; our superior service; and our unrivalled collections of quality frames, enables us to be the best provider of EyeCare and EyeWear in the locality. Your unique optical experience starts with the warm welcome you receive upon arrival.
The spectacles from Sinead McGurk Opticians combine style, quality, absolute precision, innovation and incredible attention to detail. Each of our brands are created by designers who are specialists in eyewear. That means you get quality, craftsmanship and above all, something that actually makes you look good and feel fantastic.
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Bernard Hughes
Jun 23, 2024
I went to Sinead last Monday for a check up and sineads expertise and quick response to a detached retina had me referred straight away to Altnagelvin . I can't thank Sinead enough as I have in the space of a week had my operation and am on the mend.only for Sinead at McGurks Opticians I would have lost my sight would Highly recommend Sinead at McGurks Opticians.
Bernard Hughes
Jun 20, 2024
I Bernard Hughes cannot thank
SInead Mc Gurks opticians for arranging an appointment for me asap when I told her my symptoms . Within 24 hrs I had an appointment arranged to see a specialist eye Doctor and a operation a few days later . Only for Sinead I cd have lost the sight in this eye . Any one that needs an eyesight test Sinead Mc Gurk and the staff are first class from you walk In the door til you walk back out never mind her beautiful range of designer glasses .

Thankyou Sinead .
Paulina
May 07, 2022
Have been going here basically my whole life and I couldn't recommend Sinead more! She is so lovely and professional, I've never had a bad experience, thank you Sinead and all the other staff at Mcgurk opticians for your positive attitude and always helping me with my very picky glasses choices
Bronagh Mccloskey
Mar 15, 2022
My children have been attending Sinead's Opticians for a number of years. Staff always very welcoming and friendly. Great range of eyewear too.
Margaret Johnston
Mar 07, 2022
Thank you to Sinead McGurk Opticians for their professional care and attention. From initial appointment to choosing frames, their help and advice was invaluable. I am delighted with my new glasses.
Lisa M. McCloskey
Feb 11, 2022
Amazing service from Sinead and her team. Excellent advice from eye test, though picking frames to the fitting appointment. You feel a valued customer from start to finish.
Brian Graham
Feb 07, 2022
Having been the most reluctant of new customers I simply cannot recommend the team at Sinead McGurk Opticians highly enough for the professional; caring yet lighthearted manner in which they provided first class service to me throughout my unwillingness to embrace my failing eyesight.
Mary Anne Murphy
Jan 07, 2022
I just can't recommend Sinead and her team any higher. Taking both our children in was such a lovely but educational experience too. From understanding the process in choosing styles to suit as well as seeing and understanding the technology Sinead uses really made me value every penny of this service. With T1 diabetes in our family, eye health is even more important now.

Our son is over the moon with his glasses and loves wearing them. I'm so glad to have found this little gem in Mid Ulster, that I trust our eye health with AND know how super they are for helping choose the best frames too!
Valerie Rutledge
Dec 08, 2021
Excellent service from Sinead and Wendy from beginning to end. There's a wide selection of lovely frames to choose from with helpful and pleasant staff to assist. Would highly recommend.
Niamh Cavanagh
Dec 06, 2021
Excellent professional service from Sinead and her team on my first visit. Sinead took her time to listen to me and was very helpful when choosing my frames. Have already recommended to my family and friends.
Emma Weir
Dec 02, 2021
Highly recommend! Great experience from start to finish. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Sinead and team were incredibly helpful when selecting new frames and what best suited my face.not to mention patient (I must have had every frame pulled out and tried on ). Great selection of frames and very quick turnaround. Will definitely use again in the future!
Peter McToal
Nov 20, 2021
Fantastic service provided by Sinead and her team. Very friendly and professional service. It is clear that the whole experience of providing an extremely thorough and comprehensive eye test through to help in choosing the right frames has been thought through very well to ensure the best eyewear solution is provided. Highly recommended. Will never go anywhere else for optician services after visiting Sinead and team.
Marie Mullan
Nov 04, 2021
Fantastic staff and fantastic service and beautiful unique frames. I dealt with all 4 fabulous staff members during my recent visits for eye test, glasses selection and contact lense beginner course Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful Opticians. Highly recommend
Oksana Degtiariova
Oct 31, 2021
Ladies and gentlemen! I want to ask your opinion what is the best way to act in this situation. On Wednesday 20/10/2021 at about 11am I visited the Sinead Mc Gurk opticians. I was interested in spare temples for my glasses, because one of them broke. My glasses were made in another state. Hazel, one of staff, told me that she can make an order, but the glasses will be repaired in a weeks time.

It didn't suit me, because I needed glasses for Saturday. Then I was offered to buy a new identical frame in the salon for 130 pounds and to transfer the lenses from my broken frame to a new one and promised that in this case the glasses would be ready for Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, which I would be informed about by phone. One of the temples for glasses costs about 30 pounds and I offered to pay more if salon could repair my frame by Friday.

But I have been told that it will take a week to repair. I agreed to buy a new frame from opticians. They didn't call me on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning. At 4pm on Thursday I called optician myself. I find out that my glasses will be ready only on Friday ( they will call me when glasses arrive). And I must pay for the special delivery to workshop (20).

If I have any questions, when I come to pick up my by glasses, I can talk to the owner of Sinead opticians - she will explain everything to me or wave the charge/additional fee. Today, on Friday, when I tried to collect my glasses I spoke with the owner of opticians, who explained to me, that I have to pay another 20, because according to her, she acting in my best interests by voluntarily ordering shipping of the glasses (20).

She made such a decision without first informing me about or consult with me. She didn't call me, because was very busy. Also didn't give me the glasses, even I paid for the new frame. My old frame and lenses cost 250. I will get it back only after I pay additional fees (20). Is it possible to be so self willed : make an independent decision without asking the client or without advise /instructions from the client!?!
Trevor Pickering
Oct 02, 2021
Very pleased with the excellent service provided by all staff. Great range of frames to choose from.
Margaret Pickering
Oct 02, 2021
Very helpful and friendly service from all staff. Great attention to detail when choosing new frames. I have problems with my eyes and feel very reassured with the competence of Sinead and her team.
Stephanie Mullan
Sep 24, 2021
Amazing service from the minute you walk into the shop. The staff can't do enough for you, nothing is too much trouble. Great help when choosing the right frames for you. Fantastic service. I've already recommended this opticians to my family and friends. I for one won't be going anywhere else.
Pat Robinson
Sep 15, 2021
Excellent customer service at each visit. Great help with choosing glasses and nothing is too much trouble. Really happy with my latest purchase.
Dawn Neill
Aug 25, 2021
Sinead and her wonderful front of house team are amazing! The kids love going; she is so kind and patient with them and the staff make the appropriate level of fuss that the kids are very much their central focus when we visit. A trip to the Optician is now something they enjoy rather than dread!
Neil Convery
Aug 17, 2021
After my eye operation I needed new glasses and McGurk opticians provide friendly professional help for me, and great value for money
Thanks folks
Helen Wallace
Jul 31, 2021
Great opticians, friendly staff and made to feel very comfortable even with the covid restrictions
Sheila O'Donnell
May 27, 2021
Sinead McGurk Opticians deliver a superior service from anything I have ever experienced. I have and will continue to tell friends what they can expect when they attend. Sinead takes time to listen before she carries out a detailed eye examination. She, along with her expert team, take time and explain every aspect of the eye test down to choosing frames. They all made my visits relaxed and stress free. Huge thanks to Sinead, Stephen, Wendy and Heather.
Stephen Mccahon
Apr 09, 2021
Fantastic service from Sinead and her team, eyes tested, new glasses selected and picked up within 10 days. Couldn't recommend them enough.
Donna Scullion
Apr 03, 2021
I would highly recommend Sinead McGurks opticians as the experience was unbelievable. The staff are exceptional, especially Wendy who from start to finish looked after my eye care needs and helped me choose the glasses suited to me.Nothing was a bother to Wendy and her smile and manner was marvellous. Thank you Wendy, Sinead what an asset Wendy is to your business, look after her, regards Donna.
Isaac Watt
Mar 07, 2021
My wife and I got new glasses from Sineads. Great service. Friendly staff and really comfortable and safe surroundings. My glasses are brilliant. Nothing too much trouble and aftercare is excellent.
June Gibson
Mar 03, 2021
From the moment I walked into the opticians I was made very welcome by all the staff. Had my eye test done expertly by Sinead. Then Stephen helped me find the correct frames and lenses to suit my eyes. I just love my new glasses as they are so light to wear and also, more importantly, I can see so much more! All in all it was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you so much.
Bernie O'Neill
Feb 17, 2021
Cannot recommend Sinead and her team enough. Always so professional and nothing ever a problem. Great with my boys especially my youngest who doesn't sit still for too long but they always so patient.
Fabulous range of glasses
Elaine Doherty
Jul 20, 2018
My daughter Emma has hydrocephalus and has a shunt fitted from 11 days old. Emma has attended several clinics at the RVHSC and has received excellent care. We started taking Emma to Sinead just before her 4th birthday where she received the same level of care and understanding she has received from the various doctors she had seen since birth. Around this time last year we booked a routine appointment to have Emma's eyes checked for new glasses.

I can't stress enough how important it is to have your eyes and your children's eyes tested regularly. What turned out to be a regular eye test revealed my daughter needed a full shunt revision. While Sinead was checking Emma's eyes she noticed an irregularity and told me to get her checked by a doctor immediately. This random eye test resulted in Sinead seeing my daughter had a serious problem which had she not have noticed could have had life changing issues for Emma.

Thanks to Sinead and the doctors and nurses at the Royal Emma made a great recovery. We all need to understand that having our eyes tested isn't just about needing glasses or our sight in general. Having a regular eye test could save your life. Thank you to Sinead and all your fantastic staff for everything you have done for myself and Emma.
Elizabeth Lennox
Brilliant optician with friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic selection of frames.
Anita O'kane
As a family we have always been very impressed with the service we've received here,always friendly,professional yet personal service guaranteed!would highly recommend!!
Fiona Coleman
Amazing choice of glasses and sunglasses for the whole family. Brilliant customer service. EYE LOVE my new glasses!
Joanna Anderson
Got my new glasses last week and am absolutely delighted with them. Sinead has an absolutely amazing range of glasses and her new premises are super. Staff as ever are very friendly and extremely helpful. Service of course was absolutely first class.
Ciara Forbes
We have been a customer of Sinead's for years and the service, choice of frames & staff are always first class. Heather & Noleen are friendly and always on hand to offer advice and, in our case, repair the odd nose paddle or two! The new premises are fantastic and we would thoroughly recommend it to everyone
Clare Mulholland
I visited this opticians last week and received excellent advice and service. Sinead has a huge selection of designer glasses. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The new premises is very plush and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone!