About Eyelink Cambridge

Eyelink is one of Cambridge’s leading independent opticians. We are one of the largest suppliers of disposable contact lenses in the region and we pride ourselves on our wide range of stylish, high quality glasses and sunglasses.

And we are well aware that, as a customer, it can be a bewildering experience having to choose from all the eyewear options that are now available to you. Which is where we come in.

When you come to see us, the first thing we will do is carry out a thorough eye exam, unless you’ve recently had one done elsewhere, in which case bring your prescription along for us to have a look at. We will then take the time to discuss your requirements in detail. Do you, for example, experience any problems with your current glasses or contact lenses? Do you play a lot of sport, or spend a lot of time in front of a computer or behind a steering wheel? We need to know all of these things in order to find exactly the right glasses or lenses for you.

If you are looking for a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames and finding a style that really suits you is the thing most people are most concerned about. But you will be in safe hands at Eyelink – our staff are expert at finding the frames that will work best with your colouring and the shape of your face.

Being independent means we only buy contact lenses and glasses from the manufacturers we like. And because we are not tied to particular manufacturers, we only recommend what’s right for you.

We first opened in 1986 as part of a group of three independent practices. In February 2004 we decided to go it alone. As a result, we can now focus all our energies on getting the latest equipment and training for the team here in Cambridge.

Meet the team

For some reason our staff seem to like it here. They stay with us - touch wood!

This means you will see the same people each time you come. And we’ll get to know your optical needs, and your eyewear likes and dislikes.

Teresa Butterfield – optical assistant

Teresa has worked in the world of optics for the past 20 years. She joined our team in 1997 and is trained to help in contact lens advice and frame selection. She is often your first point of contact with the practice and aims to deal with your enquiries in a friendly and approachable manner.

Liz Atkinson – optometrist

Liz graduated with a first class honours degree in optometry from City University in 1990. She completed her training at Moorfields Eye hospital, one of the worlds leading centres for eye health. Liz joined us in 2002 with 11 years of experience in private practice under her belt. She also continues to work at Moorfields one day per week, where she specialises in complex contact lens fitting.