C. Rooney Opticians And Spectacle Centre, with 2 practices, in Hillsborough, County Down, and in Lisburn, County Antrim in Northern Ireland, supply a wide range of spectacles, frames, lenses, childrens glasses, sunglasses. Eye tests, Glaucoma screeing

Welcome to C & N Rooney

At Rooney Opticians it's our commitment to patients and expertise in the field of optometry that sets us apart. Our family run, independent practices pride ourselves on working closely with our patients to provide exceptional personal service. We take the time to examine your eye health thoroughly and advise you on what is best for your needs.

Together the husband and wife team run practices in both Hillsborough and Lisburn.

Our aim is to provide the very best of vision care and expertise in spectacle dispensing in a friendly environment.

We believe continuity is very important in building a strong relationship with our patients so we do not employ locum opticians. This means you can be confident in seeing the same optician on your next visit.

Latest News..

Optometry Practice of the year 2017 winner

We are delighted to have won Optometry Practice of the year at the Randox Healthcare Awards held at the Stormont Hotel.

It is amazing to have all our hard work and dedication to the...

New private red eye clinic in operation

Dr Colum Rooney has just completed his Doctorate in Optometry in 2016. Colum has been qualified as an independent speciality prescribing optometrist since 2014. Meaning he is now trained in diagnosing and treating lots of red eye conditions which would normally require a visit to the gp or eye casualty in the hospital. This is a very exciting a new venture for Northern Ireland. Colum will now be able to treat conditions such as, corneal abrasions , foreign body removal, iritis, corneal ulcer, dendritic ulcer ( caused by the herpes virus) as well as allergies and many other conditions.
Clinics are available in both practices in Hillsborough and Lisburn.

Saturday Appointments available by request
Cost for a private appointment is £40 for a new patient or one we have not seen for 3 or more years. Cost for current patients who have been seen within the last 3 years is £30

Introducing new private red eye clinic

A first for Northern Ireland.. Doctor of Optometry

2016 - Dr Colum Rooney has completed his Doctorate in optometry. He has spent 5 years researching early glaucoma detection. We are delighted with his recent success.

April 2014, Colum receives news that he has successfully gained his Diploma in...