Meet The Team
Owner & Manager
Laura Neilson
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Manager
Mark Hollyoake
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Lab Manager
Luke
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Dispensing Optician
Sylvia
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Optical
Claire N
Claire N has been with Solent Spectacles for 20+ years; joining us full time 4 years ago as Optical Assistant. Around raising her young family, Claire is a fitness fanatic, and fan of Rayban and JVG frames.
Optical Advisor
Ayesha
Ayesha has a passion for travelling and has settled in the UK, to begin her journey in optics 4 years ago. She has a talent for choosing stylish frames and enjoys tackling complex prescriptions, often lending a hand to Luke in the lab. Ayesha's favourite frames have to be D&G.
Admin
Claire
Claire M is our dedicated Administrator, joining our team 3 years ago after a long career in recruitment. Claire works part time behind the scenes; updating customer records, booking appointments, and supporting the business with any admin tasks. Claire loves Prada and Prosecco, in that order!
Optical Advisor & Admin
James
James is a published author and optical assistant with experience in practices both big and small across Hampshire. He also supports the administration team here at Solent Spectacles. Ray-Ban are his go-to frame of choice.
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Product Manager
Alissa Rose
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