About Me

c.mcwilliams@optician.com
07522 656 954

Who am I?

I have had a passion for Optics since the age of 14 and have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my career. Having fulfilled many roles from dispensing to training, management to merchandising, I have learned to adopt a flexible approach and to be adaptable to developing situations in a variety of environments from private, independent businesses to large, extended hours multiples.

I am have been married to Tim since 2011 and after moving around for several years, have finally settled in South Lanarkshire. Family and friends are very important to me – my work/life balance is the reason I decided to work as a locum. Our family trio is completed by our young Boxer dog, Ludo.

I enjoy music, reading, films and socialising with family and friends. We like to have a short break once a year if possible and try to visit a different country each time. I am learning a new language and have a keen interest in science, especially physics with a focus on astronomy.

I have a full driving licence and access to my own vehicle.

AFFILIATIONS

As an Independent Locum Dispensing Optician I am not affiliated with, financially connected to or employed by any organisations providing any optical services, practices or products. Any collaborations with other companies will be clearly communicated and will have no effect or influence on any other aspects of my work.

I am independently self-employed as a Sole Trader.

I am conversant with GDPR legislation and the need for privacy and integrity within the business. Any information pertaining to patients, customers or associated bodies including suppliers will be treated securely and ethically in line with standard business practice.

What Do I Do?

Dispensing – all levels including occupational & lifestyle lenses. Problem solving and concern handling. Expectation management, frame selection advice, sports and safety eyewear.

Myopia Control – I am accredited to discuss and dispense Hoya MiYOSMART myopia management spectacle lenses.

Management – deputise in absence, new practice set-up, troubleshooting

Glazing – full and supra frames, manual layout marking, basic Nidek, most repair functions.

I can dispense lenses and frames from any ranges, whether budget, luxury or any level in between. I am familiar with several local surfacing and glazing labs as well as larger, national services.

Training – New starters and developing teams, able to supervise trainee DOs.

Low Vision Service – Consultations, magnifier assessment, non-optical advice and ad-hoc discussions with affected patients or families.

All associated administration and clerical tasks within given systems. I am conversant with iClarity, XeyeX, See2020, Optix and various lens ordering processes including remote edge tracers and personalisation software.