03/08/2026
Meet our new optometrist, Caitlin Redden
This week, we are delighted to welcome Caitlin to the McLeish Eyecare team.
Originally from Aberdeenshire, Caitlin qualified as an optometrist in 2021 before spending four years working in a busy Edinburgh city centre practice. Although Aberdeenshire will always feel like home, the Lothians have long been the place she hoped to build her career, having worked in the city as a student while studying for her degree.
Optometry runs in Caitlin's family, with her being the third generation of optometrist. Following in the footsteps of her mother and grandfather, with an aunt who was also an optometrist and an uncle who owned his own practice, eye care has always been close to home. It offered her the perfect combination of science, problem solving and working closely with people.
Building relationships with patients is one of the most rewarding parts of Caitlin's job. She enjoys getting to know people, helping them achieve the best possible vision, and supporting them in maintaining healthy eyes throughout their lives. She believes every patient deserves to feel listened to and cared for, and always strives to provide a high standard of personalised care.
Clinically, Caitlin has a particular interest in acute eye care, diagnosing and managing urgent eye conditions, as well as fitting soft multifocal contact lenses, where finding the right solution can make a real difference to a patient's quality of life. She is also currently completing her Independent Prescribing qualification and is due to qualify later this year.
Outside of work, you'll often find Caitlin at the gym or out running. Trips back to Aberdeenshire are usually spent riding horses with her family, and she also enjoys cooking.
We are delighted to have Caitlin as part of the McLeish Eyecare team and know our patients will appreciate her friendly approach, clinical expertise and genuine passion for helping people look after their sight.
We're accepting new patients, so feel free to pop in to book an appointment, or head to our website mcleisheyecare.co.uk.
