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.

Tania first started in optics as an optical assistant more than 7 years ago. She then went on to study optometry at Manchester university. Tania has been qualified for more than 2 years and has an interest in contact lenses and increasing the awareness of the importance of children's eyecare.

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 at Wells Road, 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.

For many years Barbara had been the heart and soul of a large city centre opticians. She was persuaded to move to the personal sector in 2007. She continues her wonderful customer service through a love of people and communication.

Robyn is our Oakley specialist, She is happy to pass on her knowledge to all her customers so that they can find the right spectacles or sunglasses for them. In 2010 Robyn passed her level 2 Optical assistant course with the Worship company of spectacles makers with flying colours, she expects to do the same with level 3 in 2011