Robinson Optometrists — Quality Eyecare and Eyewear in Monkseaton

Following graduation from University of Bradford in 1982, Nigel undertook his pre-registration training back in Newcastle, working between practice and Newcastle's RVI. He went on to manage practices in Lincoln and Leeds for a National Chain. The draw of his native North East soon told and he beacme an associate in his native town of Morpeth. Nigel married Judith in 1986 and they started their joint venture above a chemist's shop in Mnkseaton in 1991. Nigel has a special interest in ocular therapeutics, having completed the first two modules of the diploma in Ocular therapeutics at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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Judith also graduated from The University of Bradford in 1986, and worked between Private practice and Newcastle General Hospital. She also has a special interest in Ocular Therapeutics, having completed the first two parts of the diploma at Glasgow Caledonian University. Judith works two days a week in practice and undertakes much of the practice administration.
Registered with the General Optical Council 01-12253.

John is our colleague from North of the border. Having moved to Scotland from South Africa in his youth, John gradiated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2003. He than joined Nigel and Judith as a pre-registration student and qualified in 2004. The practice has trained pre-registration patients in the past but John fitted in so well that he was kept on as an associate and has certainly developed a healthy fan base. He has a special interest in contact lenses since he himself is a wearer. He is also heavily involved in the North Tyneside diabetic eye care programme.

From Scotland to Ireland, Gary flies the flag for the Emerald Isle. Having graduated from Mancheste University in 2004, Gary has developed a very successful career in the Hospital Eye Service. He works between the RVI, Sunderland Eye Infirmary and North Tees, working in close conjunction with opthalmology colleagues. Gary is undertaking further specialist study in ocular therapeutics and spends a great deal of time working in eye casualty. He has proved to be a very popular addition to the practice where he works for one and a haf days a week.

Tracy started working for Nigel and Judith over ten years ago and as the practice has grown has taken on the role of manager. Tracy's previous experience working as a nurse in the NHS gave her a great insight into looking after patients and creating a happy environment in the work place, an ethos which is embraced by all at Robinson Optometrists. In the unlikely event that you have any problems with our service, you can rest assured that Tracy or Jayne will be on hand to provide a solution.

Jayne is our latest member of the team joining us in july 2010. We had been searching for a first rate dispensing optician and certainly feel that Jayne fulfills this role. She worked in a manufacturing prescription house for 16 years and so has a fantastic knowledge of lenses available and finding the best lens for your needs.She qualified as an optical technician but then felt she would like to have more contact with patients and so moved into a practice environment where she became a Fellow of the British Dispensing opticians.Having worked as an area manager for a local chain, she decided to embark on this new venture with Robinson Optometrists. We are very happy to welcome Jayne to the team.

Ken is our self employed glazing technician. He has 30 years experience in the optical industry and possesses a massive knowledge of lens products. A real perfectionist, we feel very priviledged to have him on board.