About Us - Page and Small Opticians

About Page & Small Opticians Ray Small opened the practice, formerly named Ray Small Optometrists, in 1993. His aim was to provide competitively priced, quality eyecare to the whole community in a professional, caring and family-orientated environment. Today, he is really proud of the excellent reputation the practice has built with local residents – from toddlers to the elderly. Read some of our patients’ testimonials. Over the years, the practice has truly become a family concern as both Abigail Page, Ray’s daughter, and Christine, his wife, are now both responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. To reflect the family’s involvement in the practice, and following consultation with our patients, we decided to amend the name of the practice in January 2011 to Page & Small Opticians. Charity of the Year Scheme Last year with your help, Ray raised £793 for great Ormond Street children’s Hospital by trekking 22 miles along the remaining sections of Hadrian’s Wall. This year we would like to support a local Charity and invite you to help us decide which one. If there is a particular local charity close to your heart, please email us at info@pageandsmallopticians.co.uk and tell us why. We will announce the decision in April 2011.
Ray Small BSc MCOptom - Optometrist Ray graduated from City University London with a BSc (Hons) in Optometry in 1979. In his final year he was awarded the Special Study prize. After working for several practices including both small independents and large multiples, he decided to 'go it alone' and he opened the practice, formerly named Ray Small Optometrists, in 1993. Ray has developed and continues to develop his skills in several specialist areas including Children's eye exams, home visits, learning difficulties and glaucoma detection and monitoring. He also serves as vice chairman on the Local Optical committee. Most of Ray's spare time over the last 2 years has been spent building his workshop where, once completed he plans to take up his hobby of woodturning.
Abigail Page FBDO - Dispensing Optician and Practice Manager Ray’s daughter Abigail joined the practice team as a full time receptionist in 1997. After quickly completing an NVQ level 2 and 3 in business administration, Abigail qualified as a dispensing optician in 2005. Abigail married in May 2006 and her daughter was born in 2008. In the future, Abigail hopes to study for a degree in business management. Abigail enjoys family days out and her weekly tea, cake and chat with friends.
Christine Small – Optical Dispensing Assistant Christine, Ray's wife joined the practice in 2002 as a full time receptionist. With her 4 children now grown up, Christine found the time to study and completed her Anglia University Distance Learning Diploma as an Optical Dispensing Assistant. Christine specialises in the home visit side of the practice and has utilised her creative skills by creating our prize winning window displays. Christine enjoys spending time with her grand children and researching her family tree.
Sara Harvey – Receptionist Sara joined our team as a full time receptionist in August 2008. She has completed internal training and more recently has studied for her level 2 in optical practice support. Sara most enjoys being front of house, meeting and greeting and looking after our patients. Sara's free time is spent mostly with her family and especially her daughter Lily. Sara also enjoys reading.
Elaine Pye – Book keeper and casual optical assistant Many people will remember Elaine who at one point was working with us as an optical assistant 3 days a week. Elaine holds a level 2 in optical practice support. These days, Elaine has taken a step back and is busy with the full time job of raising her 3 children. Elaine works from home and takes care of most of the book keeping for the business. Elaine also covers sickness and holiday for us when needed. Elaine has recently discovered a love of travel.
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