Our
Practice
Corry & Christie is an award winning independent optical practice situated in the city centre of Aberdeen. Our aim to to provide an expert eyecare along with an excellent range of eyewear.
Expert
Eye
Care
Stylish
Eye
Wear
Award Winning
In recent years the practice has been awarded the ‘Independent Fightback Award’ by Optician Magazine for being judged the Independent Practice within the UK to have competed most effectively against increasing competition in the Optical Industry.
The practice has also been shortlisted on two occasions at the UK wide ‘Optician Awards’ for the title of ‘Independent Practice of the Year’, and Principal Optometrist David Corry has been shortlisted for the title of ‘Optometrist of the Year’.
Specialist Services
In addition to being members of Grampian Eye Health Network, our practice provides eye care for four hospitals within NHS Grampian (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Royal Cornhill Hospital and Aboyne Hospital), with the latter two Hospitals served almost exclusively by the practice.
Since 1933
Founded in 1933, the practice traded for 71 years as ‘Eddie & Drummond’ before being re-branded ‘Corry & Christie’ in April 2005.
Extensive Range
Ongoing investment in eyewear collections, and close relationships with suppliers has resulted in a growing contact lens patient base and an ever changing stock of over 1200 frames which includes many fashion, contemporary and designer brands.
Customer Satisfaction
With a dedicated experienced team, the aim of the practice is to offer patients and customers an excellent standard of eye care and an excellent selection of eyewear at competitive prices, and to be at the forefront of Optometry within Grampian and Scotland in the years ahead.
Meet
The Team
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David Corry
Optometrist
BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTP(IP) MBA
David grew up in Northern Ireland and studied in London qualifying as an Optometrist in 1992. After working in London, the South of England and Edinburgh, he moved to Aberdeen in 1998 joining the practice in 2003, before becoming a Partner in 2004.
David has a diploma in Independent Prescribing allowing him to prescribe medications for eye conditions without the need for referral to the Eye Clinic or a GP. He is also currently one of only two optometrists in Grampian accredited to provide Glaucoma Referral Assessments for the Eye Clinic at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
On two occasions, David has made it to the final shortlist in the ‘Optometrist of the Year’ category at the national Optician Awards.
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Gillian Corry
Optometrist
BScHons MCOptom
Gillian grew up in Aberdeen and studied at Glasgow Caledonian University qualifying as an Optometrist in 1993.
Having spent all her working life in her home city, she has built up a large and loyal patient base, many of whom have recommended her to their friends and families over the years.
Gillian joined her husband David and her father Leslie at Corry & Christie in 2005 following the birth of her younger daughter, and enjoys day to day interaction with the wide variety of patients the practice serves, listing Contact Lens work among her main areas of clinical interest.
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Jodie Sim
Contact Lens Manager /
Dispensing Optician
FBDO CL
Jodie qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 1997, and has since gained further specialist qualifications in Contact Lens Practice.
She joined Corry & Christie in 2009 as Contact Lens Manager, and her dual qualifications and versatility have made her a valuable addition to the practice team.
In addition to running the contact lens side of the business, Jodie provides Dry Eye Assessments for patients, and she also maintains a keen interest in spectacle dispensing.
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Anita Burr
Low Vision Manager /
Dispensing Optician
FBDO
Having started her career as an Optical Technician, Anita brings a wide range of skills to her dispensing role.
A desire to have more interaction with patients and customers led her to re-train and qualify as a Dispensing Optician, a role at which she now has considerable experience.
She joined Corry & Christie in May 2007, and now has principal responsibility for frame buying, stock control and resolving technical dispensing issues. Anita also runs the practice’s Low Vision Service.
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Suzan Gavin
Accounts
Suzan is the practice’s longest serving staff member, having originally joined in 1978 when it was still based in Exchange St.
Suzan has now retired from day to day practice, but still comes in each week to manage our supplier accounts.
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Fiona Thomson
Receptionist / Clinical Assistant
Fiona started her career in Optical Reception at the age of sixteen, and joined Corry & Christie in 2005. Her easy going, and efficient personality ensure patients and customers are made to feel welcome in the practice, and as a spectacle wearer, she is always happy to give her opinion on a choice of frame or sunglasses when asked.
In addition to helping manage a busy reception, Fiona is also known to organise a very efficient family home(!) for her two teenage daughters and husband Alan.
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Michelle Dickie
Receptionist / Clinical Assistant
Michelle joined the team in August 2023. She previously worked alongside some of her new colleagues as a clinical / dispensing assistant in Lizars Opticians in the 1990’s, and despite a 23 year break away from Optical practice, slotted seamlessly into her role.
Away from work, Michelle enjoys reading and walking, and travel with her husband Alex.
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Sooz Chirino
Receptionist / Clinical Assistant
Sooz is our newest recruit, having joined the practice in July 2024. She previously worked as a lecturer and support worker and has gained a wide range of qualifications in subjects as diverse as Social Media Marketing, Art and Design, and Psychology.
Her aptitude for learning, has allowed her to fit effortlessly into the practice team.
Away from work, Sooz enjoys playing the piano, horse riding, cooking and socialising.