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Meet the Team

Dolphins Optometrists is an independent optometry practice based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Over the past decade, we have built a reputation for delivering a level of eye care that goes well beyond the high street, combining advanced diagnostic technology with specialist clinical expertise and a genuinely patient-centred approach. As an independent practice, we are not tied to any single supplier or constrained by the time pressures that often limit care elsewhere. From routine eye examinations to specialist treatments for conditions such as dry eye disease, myopia, and macular degeneration, every patient who comes through our door receives thorough, unhurried, and personalised attention.
Umesh owner of Dolphins Optometrists

Umesh Patel

Umesh has been a practising optometrist since 2006 and is fascinated by the science of optometry. Having worked with a number of practices nationwide, Umesh set up his own business to therefore put best practices into place for all of his patients. Furthermore, he is able to develop his interest in, and use of, the latest technological advances in optometry.

Julian Silburn

Julian Silburn

Julian is a vastly experienced optician and a specialist in dispensing complex prescriptions. Over the forty years he has been practising optics, Julian has worked in manufacturing, teaching, training, technical advising and frame making, in addition to many years dispensing in independent practice. In 2008, he won his previous practice a National Optician’s Award because of the excellence of his work and specialist knowledge in lenses. Previously he was Chairman of the South East Area of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians.

Mandy Davidson

Mandy Davidson

Mandy is an Optometrist with a special interest in the tear film and the consequences of dry eye disease and runs our TEAR Clinic here at Dolphins.She is passionate about caring for patients affected by dry eye.When she isn’t at the practice, you’ll find Mandy working with fellow clinicians and health care professionals to educate them on how to develop their skills and therefore effectively manage patients presenting the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease in their own practices.

Ann Forbes

Ann Forbes

Kathryn Jerome

Katherine Jerome

Shelly Rowlan

Shelley Rowlan

Kate Lambert

Kate Lambert

Debbie Robus

Debbie Robus

Jane Jupp

Jane Jupp

Simon Corke

Simon Corke

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