About Us
Welcome to Visionwise, an independent opticians proudly owned and run by local optometrists raised right here in Glasgow’s Southside.
Our city means a lot to us, and so do the people in it. That’s why we created Visionwise with a simple idea: to provide high-quality, personal eyecare at a fair price, with honest advice you can trust.
Your Local Independent Opticians
Based on Cathcart Road in Glasgow Southside, we provide NHS eye tests, children’s eyecare, prescription glasses, myopia control and home eye tests for eligible patients across Glasgow.
Being independent means we can focus on what’s right for each patient. Whether you’re having an eye examination, choosing new glasses or looking for advice about your eye health, we’ll take the time to understand what you need.
Quality Eyecare. Fair Prices.
We believe good eyecare and quality eyewear shouldn’t have to come with a premium price tag. Our range includes affordable prescription glasses alongside thinner lenses, varifocals and more advanced lens options, giving you the freedom to choose what works for your vision, lifestyle and budget.
Your Vision is Our Vision
Visionwise is built around friendly, professional and straightforward eyecare. No unnecessary jargon, no pressure — just personal care and honest advice from your local optometrists.
Your vision is our vision.
Our Optometrists
We’re a husband-and-wife optometrist duo with over 20 years of combined experience, having worked in large optical chains and independent practices across the country.
After years of working separately, we finally decided to team up outside the household too and do things a little differently. Visionwise was born — bringing together our experience, ideas and shared belief that great eyecare should be personal, professional and affordable.
Khalil
Glasgow born and bred, Khalil was born in Pollokshields and grew up around Pollokshields and Govanhill. With 12+ years in optics and a BSc (Hons) in Optometry, he's now working towards his Independent Prescribing qualification.
He started Visionwise with a simple goal: great eyecare, quality glasses and fair prices — right in the community he grew up in.
A little less optical…
👓 Prescription: -3.00
⚽ Team: Manchester United (keeping Glasgow neutral!)
🎾 Latest obsession: Padel, since 2025
Aamna
Also Glasgow born and bred, Aamna has 10+ years in optics and a BSc (Hons) in Optometry. She was also the creative eye behind Visionwise, helping shape the practice's look and feel from the very beginning.
A little less optical…
👓 Prescription: -7.00 (good lenses are non-negotiable!)
🏡 Interest: Interior design
🎨 Claim to fame: The eye behind Visionwise’s design