20/20 Eyecare Optometry practice was started in 2005 by Lesley Connors following a conversation over coffee between Lesley and optometrist colleague Kathy Steer. Lesley and Kathy were both working in hospital based eyecare but were keen to relocate their clinical experience to the world of high street optics. Two years after helping to establish the practice, Kathy moved back into hospital eyecare to concentrate on fitting contact lenses for children.

With the help of the staff at 20/20, Lesley has built up the practice from scratch to the family friendly business it is today.  Our aim is to provide affordable eyecare with the emphasis on care.

Lesley Connors - Practice Owner
A background of 25 years working as an orthoptist in the NHS has proved invaluable in setting up and running 20/20 Eyecare. Being involved in clinical treatment of patients of all ages from small children to elderly retired people, showed me the importance of continuity of care and well dispensed spectacles.

I have built the practice with the emphasis on customer service and friendly approachable staff who provide eye care for all the family.

You will usually find me behind the reception desk or helping customers choose frames! 

Sam Farooq - Dispensing Optician
I am the qualified dispensing optician here at 20/20 Eyecare. My ten years of experience in the world of eyecare began in one of the largest optical chains in the UK. I have been with 20/20 since it started in October 2005 and enjoy the challenge and variety provided by working in an independent practice.

My principal role is to help you choose frames and to advise you on the most appropriate lenses for your prescription but you might also find me in the kids corner helping put puzzles together! 

Barbie Wheatcroft - Optometrist
I have been qualified for more than 20 years and have experience of working in large multiple and independent practices. I joined the team at 20/20 eyecare in 2007.

As an optometrist, my job is to test and examine eyes and prescribe contact lenses where appropriate. I also meet with optical representatives to discuss latest eyecare products for the practice and regularly attend conferences and lectures to keep my knowledge up to date.

At 20/20 Eyecare we like to work closely as a team so i am involved in the decision making for the practice; if time allows, help to choose frames and change the window displays.