New Optometrist - Independent Optician - Sheffield

Sharonjit (Sharon) has joined us at Eyeye and we are very excited about it. She was attracted by our ethical approach and unhurried, thorough eye test philosophy. I (Karl - owner and optometrist) am thrilled to have someone committed to taking up the challenge of doing things differently - not following the optical industry standard of being pressured into quicker testing times.

The industry standard eye test has a 20 minute slot - this is not optimal for the patient (you) or the optom (us). It’s rushed , things are not explained enough and questions are not answered well enough.

Talking through our process with Sharon reminds me how sophisticated our methodology is, I call it evidence based optometry. So, when I say we like to do things a certain way, it is because there is a good reason - a why - all orientated around giving better eyecare.

The optometry degree requires high A’level grades, the degree has lots of content and is very demanding, as is the following pre-registration year and professional exams - it’s so sad that all that work so often leads to people becoming eye testing robots, just trying to get to the end of their rammed clinic - ensuring they upsell enough to keep the manager of their back.

The Eyeye approach is team effort - it’s not dependent on any individual (including me) - from booking your appointment to getting new specs fitted, it’s a though out process aimed at doing optics better.

So, it’s exciting to get new young, blood into the team - she is looking forward to getting to know you all.