Greystones Eye Centre

Name

Greystones Eye Centre

Legal name

Ken Murray, T/A Greystones Eye Centre

Website

https://greystoneseyecentre.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Eye examination services
• Optical retail store
• Contact lens dispensing
• Prescription eyewear sales
• Myopia control treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ireland

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Eye Examinations: Professional optometry services including comprehensive eye examinations, children's eye tests, and specialized OCT imaging scans. Revenue generated through consultation and examination fees.
2. Optical Products Sales: Retail sales of prescription eyewear including optical lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and related accessories through both in-store and online shop. Products include major brands like Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Tom Ford, and premium optical lenses from Zeiss, Essilor, and other suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Greystones Eye Centre is an independent optometry practice that delivers comprehensive eye examinations, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) diagnostic imaging, and myopia control services, alongside retail dispensing of premium optical lenses (Zeiss, Essilor, Rodenstock, Hoya, Seiko, Nikon, Sola), contact lenses (Acuvue, Dailies, CooperVision, Precision), and sunglasses (Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Tom Ford). The practice operates a physical clinic in Greystones, Ireland, with a complementary WooCommerce online shop and hosts audiology services through a Blackberry Hearing partnership.

Product overview

Greystones Eye Centre is an independent optical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services and products. The core offerings include eye examinations and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) diagnostic imaging, alongside retail products spanning contact lenses (with major brands including Acuvue, Dailies, CooperVision, and Precision) and sunglasses (Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Tom Ford). The practice specializes in optical lens dispensing with premium partners Zeiss, Essilor, Rodenstock, Hoya, Seiko, Nikon, and Sola, and provides specialized myopia control services using Essilor Stellest lenses. Additional services include audiology through Blackberry Hearing partnership. The product portfolio is organized around two main retail categories (Contact Lenses and Sunglasses) supported by clinical diagnostic services and specialized eyewear solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eye Examinations Comprehensive eye examinations that detect optical correction needs, ocular diseases (Cataract, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma), and early signs of systemic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and endocrine/neurological disorders. Targeted at the general public in the Greystones and County Wicklow area.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging Non-invasive imaging test using light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina, performed with a Topcon state-of-the-art 3D OCT camera that captures both a digital photograph and a three-dimensional cross-sectional scan of the back of the eye in a single visit.
• Myopia Control Program Specialized myopia management for children, dispensing Essilor Stellest lenses (clinically shown to slow myopia progression by 67% on average versus single vision lenses) and CooperVision MiSight daily disposable contact lenses (FDA-approved for children aged 8-12).
• Audiology Services Hearing assessments and consultations delivered on-site at Greystones Eye Centre every Monday 9am-5pm by partner Blackberry Hearing, including pure-tone hearing assessments, ear examinations, audiogram, and hearing aid fitting.
• Optical Lenses Dispensing Prescription lens dispensing using premium high-tech optical lenses from suppliers including Carl Zeiss (preferred supplier), Essilor, Rodenstock, Hoya, Seiko, Nikon, and Sola, for a wide range of prescriptions including complex and high-powered cases.
• Carl Zeiss Lenses Premium Zeiss optical lenses including SmartLife Individual 2 progressive lenses, DriveSafe lenses, Digital Lenses, and Office Lenses, with Zeiss UVProtect Technology and i.Profilerplus instruments.
• Contact Lenses (Multi-Brand) Daily disposable contact lenses from Johnson & Johnson Acuvue (Moist, Trueye, Oasys 1 Day), Alcon Dailies (Total 1, AquaComfort Plus, All Day Comfort), CooperVision (MiSight, MyDay, Proclear, Live), and Bausch + Lomb Precision 1, including toric and multifocal variants for astigmatism and presbyopia. 16 contact lens SKUs available online.
• Maui Jim Sunglasses Maui Jim polarized sunglasses in multiple styles (Banyans, Cruzem, Guardrails, Ho'okipa, Kanaio Coast, Local Kine, Lotus, Makaha, Mavericks, Orchid, Pokowai Arch, Southern Cross, Wiki Wiki) with SuperThin Glass and polycarbonate polarized lens options.
• Ray-Ban Sunglasses Iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses including Aviator Classic, Wayfarer, New Wayfarer, Justin, Jackie Ohh, State Street, RB2188, and Caribbean models with various lens options including polarized variants.
• Tom Ford Sunglasses Luxury Tom Ford sunglasses including Dasha, Fletcher, Giulio, Kira, Maxim, and Maxine models with acetate and metal 'T' temple decoration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Essilor Stellest lenses slow myopia progression by 67% on average compared to single vision lenses when worn 12 hours a day
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration1 record

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blackberry HearingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlackberry Hearing offers free hearing tests at Greystones Eye Centre every Monday 9am-5pm. The partnership provides audiology services to Greystones Eye Centre's customer base. Blackberry Hearing is Ireland's only Google Reviews 5-Star Hearing Aid Provider with nearly 130 customer reviews. Greystones Eye Centre hosts the audiology clinic but does not directly provide hearing services.
• Carl ZeisscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarl Zeiss is the preferred optical lens supplier for Greystones Eye Centre. The practice specializes in dispensing Zeiss optical lenses and offers Zeiss Digital Lenses, progressive lenses, office lenses, and DriveSafe lenses. Zeiss innovations include UVProtect Technology and i.Profilerplus instruments.
• EssilorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEssilor supplies premium optical lenses including Stellest myopia control lenses. Greystones Eye Centre offers Essilor Stellest lenses for myopia management in children, which are clinically proven to slow myopia progression by 67% on average.
• Other Lens Suppliers (Rodenstock, Hoya, Sola)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional optical lens suppliers including Rodenstock, Hoya, and Sola supply branded products to complement the Zeiss and Essilor offerings, enabling the practice to offer a wide range of lens options for different prescriptions and budgets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vision Express: Multi-location optical retailer operating in Ireland offering eye tests, eyewear, and contact lenses. Competes head-to-head with Greystones Eye Centre on retail optical and clinical services but with chain-level scale and broader brand selection.
• Optical Express: Optical and refractive surgery provider with Irish locations delivering eye examinations, eyewear, and laser vision correction. Comparable clinical depth and premium eyewear positioning to Greystones Eye Centre, but with national reach and surgical capabilities.
• Specsavers: Ireland's largest optical retail chain offering eye examinations, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses across multiple locations. Directly comparable to Greystones Eye Centre in core service offerings, but operates at national scale with significantly larger marketing and procurement leverage.

Broad incumbents

• Boots Opticians: Optical service within the broader Boots pharmacy/health retail footprint in Ireland. Provides eye exams and eyewear in a multi-service retail setting, overlapping with Greystones Eye Centre's clinical and retail offerings but within a much wider healthcare ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Glasses Direct: Online-first prescription eyewear retailer shipping into Ireland with try-at-home fitting and lower price points. Overlaps with Greystones Eye Centre's retail eyewear and contact lens streams but competes purely on digital channels rather than clinical service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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