About
Experienced Professionals Committed to Your Care
Our
Beginnings
Originally opened as a local Cheltenham optician in 1978, Smith and Swepson have always offered dedicated, excellent eye care to their patients.
With patients frequently referred by ophthalmic consultants and through word of mouth, Smith and Swepson’s reputation has always been one of offering the highest levels of service.
Today this passion for helping people achieve the best possible outcome for their vision is as strong as ever.
A Family
Owned Practice
Owned by Amy Clarke, Smith and Swepson are committed to continuing this tradition of focusing on the needs of their patients and providing the best possible service.
Through ongoing professional development and providing the most up to date technology and services, all wrapped up in a highly professional and people-centric service, Carole and Amy ensure every patient receives the best diagnosis and after care.
Whether you need a standard eye test or bespoke consultation, whether you are looking for specific eyewear for sports, work, VDU or to give you confidence or a certain ‘look’, we ensure you are given the time and attention you deserve.
Our
Team
Amy Clarke
BSc (Hons), MCOptom, Dip Tp (IP), Prof Cert Glaucoma
Owner, Optometrist, Independent Prescriber.
Highly qualified, Amy has been practising as an Optometrist since 2004, qualifying with a first class Honours degree in 2003.
This wealth of experience has led her to continue to further her qualifications and she is now one of the few optometrists who is also qualified as an Independent Prescriber, allowing her to prescribe for clinical conditions.
Amy specialises in Glaucoma, Diabetic conditions and Paediatric eye health.
She balances her very busy professional life with active leisure interests, including riding her own horse, swimming, theatre going and films.
Carole Jenkin
FBDO
Dispensing Optician
Since graduating as a Dispensing Optician in 1980, Carole has been practising for over 40 years.
During this time she has worked with a variety of manufacturers to lead the way in cutting edge and technically advanced eyewear design. At one point being part of the team that introduced the world famous ‘Dame Edna Everage’ glasses.
Carole is passionate about understanding your eyewear needs and the look, feel and style that you want, whilst advising what styles are suitable for your prescription and your requirements.
Her extensive knowledge of eyewear ranges ensures that you achieve the look you want together with the eye care you need.
Carrie
Receptionist, Optical Advisor
Carrie has been with the practice for over 6 years and is sure to greet you with her wonderful smile and a warm welcome.
Always endeavouring to put all our patients at their ease, Carrie also ensures that all administration, orders and prescriptions are efficiently dealt with.
When not at her desk, Carrie can be found outside exercising her passion for paddle boarding or, inside utilising her skills in decorating and design.
Felicia
Receptionist
Felicia joined us in 2019 with a huge amount of experience from running her own business in Zimbabwe.
With a friendly welcome and helpful manner, Felicia ensures that all our patients are well looked after during and after their appointments.
With a busy home life, Felicia still finds time to enjoy gardening and be involved with youth work.
Hazel
Optical Assistant
Hello, my name is Hazel Sheehan, née Bull, and I’m a Cheltonian lass.
I worked for eight years as a qualified dental nurse before moving into optics, where I have now worked for 40 years and qualified as an Optical Assistant.
Alongside optics, I have worked at the Everyman Theatre for 25 years, spending evenings and weekends ushering and helping out as a Front of House Duty Manager.
Outside of work, my hobbies include gardening, sewing, feeding the garden birds and wild ducks, and making huge hedgehog sculptures.
Bo
Practice Dog
A real softie, Bo is sure to raise a sleepy eye and give you a wink from her bed in the corner, just to let you know she is keeping an eye on things.
Bo’s favourite pastimes are lots of fuss and petting as well as the occasional treat. For exercise, Bo loves to tap-dance and go walkies.
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