Leightons Southampton

Jeff Boosey joined Leightons in 2019.

Keith has specialised in contact lenses for the past 30 years. He is a Fellow of the BCLA and course lead for their Myopia Management Certificate, having retired from the Executive Council after 13 years on the board. He has an international reputation as a contact lens specialist, having lectured and written articles on contact lenses and dry eye both in the UK and abroad, and has worked with many of the contact lens manufacturers as a Key Opinion Leader and as Clinical Investigator on several scientific studies.
He was awarded Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year in the 2010 and 2014 National Optician Awards, which reflects his enthusiasm for his work with multifocal and specialist contact lenses such as those for keratoconus and irregular corneas. He has since been asked to sit on the judging panel of the awards.
He is a member of the European Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control and the Scleral Lens Education Society.

After graduating with a degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton in 2015, Amanda spent three years working as a Clinical Audiologist for the NHS. During this time, Amanda gained valuable clinical expertise and patient-focused experience while working in adult rehabilitation, tinnitus therapy and assisting the ENT department.
“As I was born with a hearing impairment, I experienced the benefits of personalised hearing care first-hand. It is the importance of continuity of care that led me to Leightons. Working with Leightons is enjoyable because I have the time to ensure all my patient’s needs are met to the best of my ability. I also have the opportunity to work with and offer a wide variety of top-end hearing aid technology, as well as providing continued aftercare and support.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing netball competitively for two district teams, as well as walking my two dogs. I also have a passion for travelling and have been lucky enough to have visited Asia and Australia.

Margaret attended Southampton University as a mature student studying a Degree in Health and Social Care, and then went on to follow her husband into audiology. She underwent her RHAD (Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser) training at the Mary Hare School for the Deaf, qualifying as a RHAD in 2008 and continued working with Specsavers Hearing Care.
Alongside her husband she opened her own Practice in Romsey, they specialised in providing a commercial service in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claims for a number of years, until his retirement in 2016 upon which Margaret returned to practice with Specsavers once more.
With over 10 years of experience in audiology in both private and NHS, Margaret is now working with Leightons and continuing training in advance technology, which will enable her to continue providing her patients with an exemplary service.
“Outside of work I am a keen gardener and like to visit stately homes and gardens. I am married with two adult children. My husband and I like to read, ride our bicycles and watch films.”

Cliff retired from his own group of independent practices in the North East of England, moving south to be close to his grandchildren.
Cliff is a graduate member of the British Psychology Society and worked in independent practice as a Behavioural Optometrist, specialising in children with difficulty acquiring literacy skills and the visual rehabilitation of adults who have suffered brain trauma.
What little spare time Cliff has outside of his optometry and grandparent duties is given over to his lifetime studies of golf and bridge.

Toby joined us in 2019, coming into optics from the education industry. After starting as an Optical & Hearing Assistant, then undertaking three years’ training, Toby is now a registered Dispensing Optician. As a Dispensing Optician with an academic background, Toby is passionate about practising with a precise, research-based and patient-centred approach, to deliver the best level of care and advice to all patients. Going forward, Toby aspires to become involved with training and education in optical dispensing.
Outside of work, Toby is involved in Scouting as a leader and also enjoys playing the viola with the Westbourne Orchestral Society, for which he is a trustee and Honorary Treasurer.

Hannah is an experienced optometrist who has a particular passion for paediatric eye care. She loves to see and go through the complete optical journey with her patients, building rapport with them and seeing down the line how well they get on with their new glasses or contact lenses. A career highlight for Hannah is the vital role she played during the lockdowns, referring patients with unusual symptoms for onward care.
Hannah loves life at Leightons because….
“Leightons is a really supportive and engaging company to work for and offers fantastic opportunities for future development and training.
Within my role, I love getting stuck in with the local community and helping patients get the best possible care.
Outside of work Hannah enjoys….
Teaching the 2-4 year olds at her local church, keeping fit with tap dancing and spending time with her mischievous cat, KitKat.

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Eddy joined Leightons in 2010 and shortly after became a Trainee Dispensing Optician. He prides himself on the experience he has gained at Leightons in dispensing spectacles and strives to provide the best advice on bespoke lenses to suit different visual needs. After qualifying, Eddy worked on our Pulse team, working in many of the our branches, before becoming settled at our Southampton branch and, in 2021, also joining our team in Poole as Assistant Manager
Outside of work, he enjoys boxing training and is also a Game of Thrones fan.

Sarah joins our team here at Leightons Southampton as an Optical Hearing Assistant, having had a varied career within the healthcare industry. She has spent time helping people reach their health and fitness goals as a health coach and assisting the elderly with activities of daily life as a care worker.
Sarah loves life at Leightons because….
“It’s a family business with fantastic values that puts great emphasis on customer care.
In my role, I love providing great service to all of our patients and helping them with their optical and hearing needs.”
Outside of work Sarah enjoys….
Exercising, reading and baking, especially cakes and biscuits!