Meet Opticians Derby

Liz went to Aston University and qualified as an Optometrist in 1991. Having worked in hospitals, independent and multiple environments for a few years before opening Oakwood Eyecare Centre with her husband (Tom) in 1994, Alvaston Opticians in 2007 and then Kimberley Opticians in 2011. She is known for her caring nature, she excels with young and old alike, but this is why having the “time” to spend with her patients is vital. Liz is responsible for all the practice admin, accounts and processes

Tom went to Aston University and qualified as an Optometrist in 1990. He worked as a locum in an independent and multiple environment before opening Oakwood Eyecare with Liz in 1994, Alvaston Opticians in 2007 and Kimberley Opticians in 2011. He is known his thorough and patient nature and does the majority of the home visits for all practices. He is also responsible for marketing.

Laura worked at Oakwood Eyecare during holidays while studying Optometry at Bradford University and also did her graduate year there. After successfully qualifying as an optometrist in 2007 she continued working there and now also covers Alvaston and Kimberley Opticians. Being involved in all aspects of eye testing – she does home visits and childrens eye screening. As our clinical governance lead, she helps ensure that we always monitor and exceed the regulatory requirements.