About us
Meet the Team
A small, experienced team who take the time to talk to you, led by founder and dispensing optician Shafik Haji.
Shafik Haji Founder & Dispensing Optician · FFDO MFDO
Shafik is a qualified Dispensing Optician who specialises in visual stress and cosmetic dispensing. He joined the family business in 1986 and has led EYE Opticians ever since, at the forefront of clinical eye care and fashionable eyewear alike.
Sayyida Nassimizadeh Senior Optometrist
Sayyida Nassimizadeh is a Senior Optometrist at Eye Opticians. She has been in the optical industry for almost a decade, graduating from City University, London and completing her clinical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. In particular, Sayyida enjoys paediatric optometry, and whilst progressing into community care she maintains close ties to hospital-based paediatric clinics. She is now looking to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Optometry.
Outside of work, Sayyida loves to travel, exploring new cultures. As well as this, she enjoys delving into the world of arts and photography, and is also a car enthusiast. You wouldn't think it, but she is an undercover petrolhead!
Being an optometrist combines Sayyida's passion for medical and social care, as well as providing a platform to help train prospective graduate optometrists.
Sian Dowler Practice Team · Dry Eye Advice
Sian, having 11 years of experience in optical practices, joined Eye Opticians in 2018. She enjoys the clinical side of her role and is trained in dry eye products, so can advise patients on product regimes.
When Sian is not working she enjoys spending time with her family.
Serena Micklewright Dispensing & Glazing
Serena joined Eye Opticians in 2015; she has over 24 years' experience in the optical industry. Her forte is the dispensing and glazing of glasses.
Outside of work Serena loves to socialise and travel the world.
Paulette Creagan Administration & Accounts
Paulette has been with Eye Opticians for over six years and comes with an administration background. Paulette looks after the administration and accounts side of the business.
Her hobbies include walking, nature and gardening.
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- Edgbaston
- 0121 456 5676
- Barnt Green
- 0121 445 4545