Staff Profile

FBDO  

What do you do at Opticare?

I am a Manager and Dispensing Optician at Opticare, I started work here as an Optical Assistant in 2018. I like that every day is a little bit different - helping patients choose frames, fitting frames, and I help out with general admin and tech support.

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

Yes both, I prefer contact lenses because I have a high prescription, and the lens thickness limits my frame choice.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

When I'm not busy studying, I like eating out with friends (especially pizza!) and planning holidays anywhere hot!

BSc(Hons) MCOptom  

What do you do at Opticare?

I started the company in 1991 with Shaishav Shah. I'm an Optometrist / occasional tea & coffee maker!

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

I wear silhouette frames with OptiPersonalise Sensity lenses. I also have Persol prescription sunglasses. I love the fashion element of spectacle wear primarily. I wear 1 Day ACUVUE contact lenses for yoga, hiking and Rock concerts. I particularly like Silhouette frame -  classic Austrian designs and lightweight. Superb!

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

I love working with the team, this makes the business always exciting to work for. I have 3 daughters. And in my spare time I hike, exercise, Bikram Yoga, I go to as many Rock/ Heavy metal concerts as possible!

BSc(Hons) MCOptom MBA  

What do you do at Opticare?

I am an Optometrist / Director and I've worked for Opticare since 2007.

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

Yes I wear glasses most of the time and contact lenses socially. I love the fashion side of specs and the different colours/styles now available. My favourite brand right now is Etnia Barcelona.

What does a typical day at Opticare look like?

The variety each day brings! No one patient is the same, and I enjoy meeting so many different people, looking after patients year on year!

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

I was really proud to have won a national award for student of the year in 2015, closely followed by passing my pre-reg exams in 2017 - it was a long hard road, but worth it! When I'm not working I try to keep fit going to the gym 4/5 times a week, and I love to socialise with friends.

BSc(Hons) MCOptom  

What do you do at Opticare?

I am an optometrist and Co-founder / Director of Opticare Opticians.  

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

I wear multifocal gas permeable contact lenses which allowed me to do all my daily tasks and hobbies easily.  

What does a typical day at Opticare look like?

I don't consider anything typical with my daily work. Each day presents a new challenge and different patient experiences. What I enjoy about my work is being able to see so many diverse people on a daily basis, and being able to build long-term professional relationships with them.  

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

I enjoy travelling and eating a variety of different cuisines. My favourite holiday destination is probably Cape Town in South Africa. The people are lovely, and the city is so rich with culture.

BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Glauc

What do you do at Opticare?

Optometrist & Director. I occasionally locummed for Opticare since 2013, and joined full-time in 2017.

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

I have a very small prescription, so I occasionally wear prescription sunglasses. I like that my pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses are both prescription and authentic Ray-Bans made in their factory in Italy, which have the Ray-Ban logo etched on the lens.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

When I'm not busy spending time with my young family, I enjoy playing tennis and going to the gym.