Watsons Opticians

Our aims

Offer a wide range of glasses, contact lenses and sunglasses from leading brands and at competitive prices.

Meet the team

Our Team

We have a qualified and friendly team of optometrists and optical assistants who are ready to assist you with your needs and queries. Here are some of the members of our team:

Tony Watson,

Owner and Optometrist

Tony is the founder and owner of Watsons Opticians, as well as a qualified and experienced optometrist. He has a passion for eye care and a vision for excellence. He oversees the daily operations of the practice and ensures that every customer receives the best service and care possible. He says: “I get a lot of satisfaction from what I do and I love seeing the smiles on our customers’ faces when they find the perfect pair of glasses or contact lenses. I am proud of our team and our reputation in the community”.

Valerie Watson,

Co-owner and Optical Clinical Assistant

Valerie is the co-owner and Optical Clinical Assistant of Watsons Opticians. She is also Tony’s wife and partner in life and business. As buyer for the business she strives to provide a wide range of products to meet our customers’ needs. She says: “I enjoy helping our customers look and feel great with their glasses or contact lenses. I also love working with my husband and our amazing staff. We are like a family here at Watsons Opticians”.

Christine Mc Collum,

Senior Optical Assistant

Christine handles the bookings, the payments and also cuts and fits lenses to frames in our glazing lab. She says: “Watsons Opticians is a family friendly practice and I enjoy helping to contribute to its growth and success. I like to interact with our customers and to spread the word about our products and services. I like the fact that we are a progressive practice and we are all constantly learning new techniques and treatments”

Katrina Watt,

Optical Assistant

Katrina is our newest member of staff although she has been with us for several years now. She has previous experience working in the optics industry and brings some new approaches to our practice. Her specialist knowledge is in contact lenses. Katrina says “I like working in an independent community based practice where patient care is the priority.

Michaela Esler

Audiologist

Michaela Esler is an experienced audiologist from Ballymena, dedicated to helping you enjoy life’s precious moments through better hearing. With a degree in Audiology from De Montfort University and certifications from the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists and the Health and Care Professions Council, Michaela combines expertise with personalized care. Now offering hearing services at Watsons Opticians, she’s here to provide everything from hearing tests to wax removal, ensuring you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

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