Our Story
Johnson & Leatherbarrow Opticians is a family run group of practices. We are fiercely independent and not part of any chain. The true goal of our practices is to offer exceptional customer service and the best possible eyecare we can. We have an extremely qualified and dedicated team who have spent years developing their skills to be able to offer this personalised service.
We believe in honest, family values and our team are like an extended family.
Sale 28 School Road, M337XF.
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am-5:00pm
Saturday
9am-3:30pm
Phone
0161 905 1104
Email
info@johnsonandleatherbarrow.co.uk
Located in the centre of Sale shopping area, opposite Natwest bank.
Poynton 100 Park lane, SK121RE
Hours
Monday - Friday
9.30am-5:00pm
Saturdays
09:00am-1:00pm
Phone
01625 873245
Email
poynton@johnsonandleatherbarrow.co.uk
Located in the heart of Poynton village, opposite Waitrose.
Rebecca Rietdyke
BSc(Hons)MCOptom DipTP(IP) Optometrist Director
Rebecca completed her undergraduate training at The University of Manchester and her Pre-registration training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. She has over 18 years of experience working in optometric practice. She has spent five years working with the dispensing and fitting of specialist contact lenses and has spent the last five years as an optometrist working for the hospital eye service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, as well as in several private practices around the North West.
Following her in depth training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital she is now undertaking a specialist role in contact lens work and in the management of ophthalmic disorders such as glaucoma and age related macular degeneration (AMD).
Rebecca is also a fully qualified independent prescriber which allows her to prescribe drugs that are used to treat eye conditions.
Iain Johnson
MSCi BSc(Hons) FBDO CL MBCLA MCOptom Optometrist Director
Iain is an Optometrist who specialises in advanced contact lens fitting, dry eye management and optical dispensing - with extended qualifiactions in dry eye management and myopia control.
He has over 15 years experience in optics, he also regularly lectures on the subject of nutrition and eye health.
He has been a finalist and winner for both Optician, AOP and BCLA awards in 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2023 for Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year, Myopia Management Practitioner of the Year and Dry Eye Practitioner of the Year.
Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019 + 2021
Myopia management finalist 2023
One of the first to receive the BCLA dry eye certification.
Brian Leatherbarrow
BSC MBCHB DO FRCS FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist Director
Mr Leatherbarrow was a Consultant Ophthalmic, Oculoplastic and Orbital surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, from 1992 until October 2014. He was then in full time private practice until March 2023 when he retired from clinical practice. He now undertakes medicolegal expert witness work at the practice.
He has over 35 years of experience in ophthalmology and was a specialist Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for over 30 years. His major areas of expertise are oculoplastic, orbital, and lacrimal surgery for which he has had a national and international reputation.
He graduated from Manchester Medical School in 1982, training in general ophthalmology at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital before undertaking subspecialty training fellowships in oculoplastic and orbital surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
He is the single author of a major textbook “Oculoplastic Surgery”. The third edition was published by Thieme in October 2019. https://www.thieme.co.uk/opthalmology/oculoplastic-surgery
Nicolette Marsden
BSc(Hons) MCOptom
Nicolette is an Optometrist with extended qualifications in diabetes. She obtained her degree at Manchester University and has since worked in private practice.
Alongside work Nicolette is involved with the scouts as a scout leader. She has done multiple charity events such as the 3 peaks challenge and triathlons to help raise money for the less fortunate. She travelled to Uganda as part of a team to build water filtration systems for the local communities, providing sustainable drinking water for them.
At Johnson & Leatherbarrow, Nicolette provides eye examinations, diabetic screenings, contact lens appointments, enhanced services and orthokeratology services.
Jacqueline Choudhury
BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP)
Jacqueline is an extremely experienced Optometrist who trained at Manchester University before working in private practice. She has extended qualifications in independent prescribing and works at both practices.
At Johnson & Leatherbarrow, Jacqueline provides eye examinations, contact lens appointments and specialist emergency appointments.
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Michelle
RECEPTION
Michelle has worked in the optical industry for over 16 years. She has a wealth of knowledge and works in our Sale practice.
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Kelly
SENIOR OPTICAL ADVISOR
Kelly has been with the practice over 10 years. She works between the two practices offering her in-depth knowledge of all areas of optics.
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Lauren
DISPENSING OPTICIAN
Lauren is a highly experienced Dispensing Optician with a specialist interest in bespoke lenses and myopia management.
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Alex
RECEPTION
Alex has over 10 years experience working in the practice. She works between the two practices.
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Nick
OPTICAL DISPENSER
Nick works between our two practices. He brings his vast experience of eyewear and enthusiasm for optics to the team.
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Gill
RECEPTION
Gill works between the two practices and has a special interest in eyewear and the latest trends in the industry.