Our optometrists

Before we even think about surgery, we need to know about your eyes in microscopic detail. To achieve that, we give every patient the most thorough and rigorous eye exam available anywhere.

Many clinics rely on your current prescription and a relatively basic examination. But we want to be sure we understand every detail of your vision, in all manner of conditions. That's where the London Vision Clinic's optometrists come in.

Our optometrists are highly trained eye specialists in their own right, working alongside our surgeons. They are experts in examining and testing your eyes, both for the quality of your vision and for general ocular health. They're also qualified to diagnose and treat most common eye conditions, and to prescribe and fit glasses - not that ours get that chance very often!

To qualify, aspiring optometrists have to complete a three-year undergraduate degree in Optometry, plus at least a year's 'pre-registration' practice supervised by an experienced practitioner. During their training, they learn to use an array of tools and techniques that measure the cornea, the dilation of pupils, the pressure inside the eye and visual performance in all sorts of lighting conditions.

London Vision Clinic optometrists

We are confident that our team of eye specialists includes some of the finest laser optometrists in the UK.

Your optometrist will take you through what will almost certainly be the most rigorous eye exam you will ever have - far more detailed than you'll find in most laser eye surgery clinics. You'll need to set aside at least two hours for your appointment (most laser eye surgery examinations take less than an hour).

Find out more about our highly qualified optometrists Emma Firmager, Brendan Duane, Desiree Todd, Alexandra Lyons, Connie McEvoy and Vimal Piparia.

Brendan Duane

Blending comprehensive experience with care and consideration.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

Alexandra Lyons

Upholding a standard of excellence for every patient.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

Vimal Piparia

Vimal has been working as an optometrist now for fifteen years.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

Emma Firmager

Passionately perfectionist with a patient's perspective.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

Connie McEvoy

Connie qualified as an optometrist in Manchester in 1992.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

Desiree Todd

Combining knowledge and understanding from a patient's perspective.

Optometrist consulting eye surgery patient

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What our patients are saying

Thank you very much to staff at the clinic and to Dr Carp for a very thorough pre-surgery consultation which put my fears at rest. The surgery itself was quick and painless & Dr Carp talked me through each step methodically. One day later, I have no pain and very little discomfort (and good vision!) - Grainne M., Lawyer

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