Newark Optician

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.

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 with a new challenge and different patient experiences. I enjoy with 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.

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 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

I love to watch my favourite football team in action - Leicester City. I also enjoy playing badminton, reading and binge watching box sets! Too many favourite holiday locations to choose from but particular highlights have been Barcelona, Rome, New York, Havana and Kenya!

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!

What do you do at Opticare?

I am an Optical Assistant, and I've worked at Opticare since 2013. It involves a little bit of admin, dispensing spectacles and glazing. Working here feels like part of an extended family.

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

Yes - love the style and comfort of my Mulberry frames.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

I like to spend time with family, drawing, and anything to do with crafts!

What do you do at Opticare?

I am the Assistant Manager at Newark, and I've been working at Opticare since April 2019.

What is your favourite thing about working at Opticare?

The team I work with.

What does a typical day working at Opticare look like for you?

Getting to know our wonderful patients, and paperwork - lots of paperwork!

What is your greatest achievement?

Skydiving for Great Ormond Street.

What do you do at Opticare?

I'm the Audiologist, and I started working with Opticare in 2019.

What does a typical day at Opticare look like?

I administer the hearing tests, wax removals and advise our patients on general ear heath - busy busy busy! I like the friendly atmosphere at Opticare with both the patients and the staff.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

When I'm not busy at Opticare, I really enjoy cooking, the occasional ale and looking after the many animals I appear to have acquired - oh and my five children who haven't driven me insane yet!

What do you do at Opticare?

I'm the Newark Practice Manager - I started at Opticare as an Optical Assistant at the end of 2021.

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses yourself?

Yes, I wear glasses. I like that they can be fashionable, but more importantly correct my vision. I love the classic Ray Ban style, but the new Tom Ford frames are great too!

What does a typical day at Opticare look like?

I greet patients, book appointments, check on orders in the lab - there is always something new to learn everyday.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

I enjoy going to the cinema and spending time with friends and family - Amélie is my favourite film, It’s joyful and fun and the best comfort film. I also love visiting Scotland, it’s perfect for road trips!

What’s your role at Opticare?

I’m an Optical Assistant and I joined Opticare at the end of May 2025.

Do you wear glasses yourself?

Yes – I love how bold colours and designs can make them a real fashion statement, and of course they correct my vision.

What’s your favourite part of the job?

Helping patients find their perfect pair of glasses – no two days are ever the same.

Tell us something fun about you outside work.

I love walks in the countryside with my boyfriend, Thai and Chinese food, and travelling to places like Kefalonia in Greece. My favourite film is 1956's The King and I - it’s just a classic I love the songs and costumes!

What’s your role at Opticare?

I’m an Optical Assistant and I joined Opticare at the end of May 2025.

Do you wear glasses yourself?

Yes – I love how bold colours and designs can make them a real fashion statement, and of course they correct my vision.

What’s your favourite part of the job?

Helping patients find their perfect pair of glasses – no two days are ever the same.

Tell us something fun about you outside work.

I love walks in the countryside with my boyfriend, Thai and Chinese food, and travelling to places like Kefalonia in Greece. My favourite film is 1956's The King and I - it’s just a classic I love the songs and costumes!

What’s your role at Opticare?

I’m an Optical Assistant and I joined Opticare in June 2025.

Do you wear glasses yourself?

Yes – they shape my face so well that I don’t look like me without them! I also love that they’re transitions lenses since I’m light sensitive.

What’s your favourite part of the job?

Every day is different. It’s very family-oriented, and I love being able to sit down and really get to know patients while helping them find their perfect glasses.

Tell us something fun about you outside work.

I travel around the country for military air shows - the Lancaster is my favourite plane. I also once walked up the CN Tower in Toronto (356m high!) raising over £3,000 for charity. And when it comes to films, I can’t resist The Greatest Showman - it’s uplifting, a great sing-a-long, and a reminder that you should never judge a book by its cover.

What’s your role at Opticare?

I work as an Optical Assistant and joined in March 2025.

Do you wear glasses yourself?

I do – they give me really sharp, clear vision, and I enjoy the fact that glasses can be such a stylish accessory these days.

What’s your favourite part of the job?

For me, this isn’t just a job. Having a daughter who is severely sight-impaired has shown me how valuable good vision is, so being able to support patients on their own eye care journey feels very meaningful.

Tell us something fun about you outside work.

Most of my free time is spent with my husband and children. We love heading off in our touring caravan for little getaways, with Cornwall being a favourite spot. Abroad, I’d choose Bulgaria. And if you ask about films, I’d say The Notebook - it’s heartfelt, romantic, and always moves me to tears.