Meet the Team!
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Claire
Dispensing Optician
Claire Walsh FBDO CL SMC(Tech) is one of our Dispensing Opticians.
Claire has been with us a couple of years now but has been a Dispensing Optician for most of her life! She is as passionate about optics now as she was whilst at College. She brings a wealth of knowledge from management to frame buying.
She is also a Contact Lens Optician and has a passion for paediatric work – in particular myopia management. She also loves the more challenging prescriptions – a bit of an optics nerd.
In her spare time she works for ABDO College as a distance tutor for trainee Dispensing Opticians and is a sessional lecturer.
Lesley-ann
Dispensing Optician
Lesley-ann Murrary FBDO is one of our Dispensing Opticians.
Lesley started in the industry in 1992 and studied at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She worked with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians on their examination board along with taking part and completing their refraction course.
She is a member of the Macula Society and attends events to understand how the medical profession are progressing to save sight with new technologies.
She has manged practices over the years but now prefers to work in our showroom and is able to help you with all your spectacle needs.
Gabriella
Dispensing Optician
Gabriella Robertson is one of our Dispensing Opticians.
More info coming on Gabriella soon!
Ray
Director
Ray Daniel is our Director who joined the business at the start of 2013, having previously worked at three leading independent Opticians in Spitalfields London, Blackheath and Upminster, Essex.
Ray brings a wealth of dispensing and managerial experience with him to our practice. He is incredibly organised ensuring everything runs smoothly so your experience with us is enjoyable. Whether you are looking for something subtle or something bold, something basic or even a traditional Saville Row rolled gold frame, Ray is confident he can find the perfect frame for every personality and budget.
He ensures we have the largest range and most recent fashions available in practice – he won’t let you walk out with a frame that does not suit you.
Ray also has a vast knowledge of lens types to ensure you get the best possible vision from the glasses for your money, and can also advise on contact lens care and handling.
If you have any queries then please contact Ray on 01245 461 843 or email ray@chelmervillageopticians.co.uk
Jane
Optometrist
Jane O’Connell BOptom is our Optometrist who qualified in 1993 in New Zealand.
She completed her overseas qualifing exams to perform eye sight examinations when she moved to the UK in 1997. She is amazing with kids and a superb contact lens fitter!
Jane is registered and a member of:
Association of Optometrists (AOP)
National Health Services (NHS)
She was based at a prestige independent in Fleet Street, London for 5 years.
She has also carried out two charity trips to Samoa and Gambia.
If you would like to arrange an appointment with Jane, then please contact the practice on 01245 461 843
Sadia
Optometrist
Sadia is registered and a member of:
Association of Optometrists (AOP)
National Health Services (NHS)
She has worked over Essex and even Scotland!
If you would like to arrange an appointment with Sadia , then please contact the practice on 01245 461 843.
Harpreet
Optometrist
Harpreet Grewal MScMCOptom is our lady Optometrist.
Preet is a registered member of:
General Optical Council (GOC)
Association of Optometrist (AOP)
College Of Optometrists
National Health Service (NHS)
Preet has over 20 years experience in high street practice and has even worked in Australia! As well as working in optics she works for her local charity helping vulnerable members of society.
Vik
Senior Optometrist
He is a member of:-
Association of Optometrists (AOP)
National Health Services (NHS)
Vik’s optical training and experience involved working in high street practice and independent practice.
Vik is friendly and approachable, as well as knowledgeable. He is happy to answer any questions you have regarding the health of your eyes or what lens or frame is best suited to your prescription.
Vik has extensive training in contact lenses, ocular abnormalities, vision correction and specialises in orthokeratology – a form of overnight vision correction for low-moderate short-sighted patients.
Colour Overlay & visual stress assessments are another great strength from Vik!
If you would like to dicuss your contact lenses or understand further regarding your prescription then please contact Vik on 01245 461 843 or emailvik@chelmervillageopticians.co.uk
Crystal
Optometrist
Qualified from City University in 2006, and passed her professional exams with the College of Optometrists in 2007. She has since gained her City and Guids qualification in diabetic eye screening.
Crystal has previously worked at two leading independent Optician practices in Romford & Upminster in Essex, where she provided diabetic screening along with thorough eye examinations and contact lens assessments.
Crystal is registered with:
Association of Optometrists (AOP)
National Health Services (NHS)
She runs our children’s eye clinic and will give specialist advice and support for you and your child.
She has previously undertaken voluntary clinical work in Uganada for a Vision charity.
Crystal has also passed her exams on Orthokertaology which is an alternative method to correct short-sightedness in adults or to help prevent myopic progression in children.
Maninder
Optometrist
Maninder is registered and a member of:
Zoë
Zoë is our Optical Receptionist who has an extremely efficient manner and organisation skills.
She has a wealth of corporate reception management experience, working closely with all other team members to make the clinic run as smoothly as possible.
She is happy to assist with any queries you have, booking your appointments and general assistance you may need.
Mericia
Practice Coordinator
Our newest member of the team is Mericia. She comes to us with 11 years of experience in the optical industry.
You can always be assured of a warm welcome when she is working on reception and impeccable service when she is working behind the scenes in the office.
Heidi
Optical Receptionist
Heidi is one of our Optical Receptionist who has previous experience working in health care as a receptionist.
She will make you feel welcome, at ease the minute you walk through our door, or when you pick up the phone to us.
Heidi is friendly, approachable and enjoys working with the team to maintain a high standard in supporting patients in any way she can.
Danielle
Optical Receptionist
Danielle helps with reception and to enable us to continue with delivering the best service possible.
Sunil
Podiatrist
He has worked for a number of specialist at the London Spine Clinic, Harley Street and now wishes to use his knowledge & skills for the local community.
Services & Treatments include:
* Toe Nail Cutting
* Calluses
* Bunions
* Verrucas
* Corns
* Diabetic Footcare
* Treatments for fungal infections
* Swift Verruca Microwave Treatment
*Thickened/Ingrowing toe nails
* Fungal Infections
* Cryo-Surgery
* Custom orthotics
* Biomechanical assessments
* Athlete’s foot
👣 If you wish to arrange an appointment with Sunil, please call us on 01245 461 843 or send a quick email to hello@chelmervillageopticians.co.uk .
Elena
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Elena’s details coming soon
Patrick
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Experienced with all types of hearing loss and hearing aids.
He is a member of British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA).
