Mohsin Pirbhai
Optometrist and contact lens fitter
50 years and counting with the company. Fellowship of the College of Optometrists. Loves walking, travelling and looking after the grandkids.
Holborn branch
Welcome to our Holborn practice.
Hodd Barnes & Dickins is one of the oldest independent Holborn opticians serving the professional community of London. With our state-of-the-art equipment and the experience and competence of our optometrists, we provide our patients with an in-depth and thorough consultation.
The practice has maintained its status as one of the most professional independent opticians in the City of London after being established in 1905. A policy of only employing professionally trained staff, introducing the latest diagnostic instrumentation and fully computerised systems has modernised the practice, carrying the company successfully into the 21st century.
Services
Eye Examination
OCT Retinal Scan
Contact Lenses
Same Day Delivery
Corporate Examinations
Spectacle Lenses
Same Day Glasses
Bespoke Eyewear
Meet the team
The people behind the practice.
Abbas Pirbhai
Manager
17 years with the company. Playing football, boxing and wearing black.
Bushra Alsalemi
Optometrist
4 years with the company. Specialises in low vision and is known as the professor for her clinical skills.
Emer McLaughlin
Marketing director
Rock superstar — part of a band — and the person who makes sure every visit feels considered.
Manisha
Even Realities specialist
Hates the rain, wind and cold, even though her favourite accessory is her rain jacket, worn no matter the weather.
Teshon
Lindberg specialist
Likes training in the gym, playing football, and being the only team member who can constantly reach the top shelves.
Amani Hussain
Training dispensing optician
Loves to drink tea, bring energy to the shop and is the happiest team member first thing in the morning.