Lynne completed her training at the West of England Eye Hospital coming second in the country in her professional exams. She worked in the multiple sector before setting up and running eye clinics in the shanty towns in Paraguay and Peru: areas that were not visited at the time by major eye charities due to the threat of terrorism! Since taking over the Wells Road practice in 2000 she has become a vocal advocate for access to high quality eye-care for all. In this time she has worked in Bristol Eye Hospital specialising in contact lenses and low vision. She is joint secretary of the Local Optical Committee.

Gerard completed his professional training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. He has worked for many multiple and independent practices as well as specialist centres such as laser eye surgery providers. He currently works one day a week in the specialist Glaucoma and Cataract clinics at Bristol Eye Hospital. As joint secretary of the Local Optical Committee he sits on health board work-streams aimed at improving eye care provision. Gerard is passionate about improving services and has been instrumental in developing the specialist clinics at Lynne Fernandes Optometrists.

Amy joined Lynne Fernandes Optometrists in May 2010, she qualified as an optometrist having finished her training at royal Liverpool university hospital. There she helped provide low vision services and spent time helping research treatments for age related macular degeneration. She is enjoying the change into clinically minded private practice.

Kerri is Business manager of our three practices and has a degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing and Management. Following graduation she trained in management at Boots Opticians before being picked to open and lead a new store. She is a bright, bubbly person who enjoys working with both staff and patients. Kerri has managed our practices since 2004 leading us through major reorganisations such as the refitting of the Wells Road practice and acquisition of Nailsea and Gloucester Road. She loves the freedom of independent practice, knowing that she can offer the best product to every patient.

Becky is our Dispensing optician manager, she started her optical career as a Saturday girl and qualified as a dispensing optician in 2010. She therefore has a vast knowledge of the theory of ophthalmic lenses and frames and has sailed through every exam at the top of her peer group. You will find Becky warm, conscientious, pragmatic, reliable and very fashionable.

Lorraine joined Roger Owen Optometrists in 1978, Since Roger retired in 2010 she has enjoyed bringing Oakley and other brands to Gloucester Road, she continues to be the life and sole of the practice.

Rosalie joined Roger Owen Optometrists in 1979, helping the local community with their eyecare needs. Since Roger retired in 2010 Rosalie continues to enjoy serving her local community.

Mandy has worked on the Gloucester Road for number of years, she continues to enjoying working with her happy band of colleagues.

Emma is our Oakley specialist, she joined Gloucester Road in 2010, previously she worked as an optical advisor and lab technician in a large city centre practice. She wants to continue her training so she can continue to offer the best products to all her patients.