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Olha Lac

BSc ( Hons) Dip ScV M.ASvP. Optometrist Director

Olha Lac

Olha graduated from Aston University in 2004 with a First Class Honours Degree in Optometry and over the next 10 years worked for Taylor Biddle before joining Tracey as a Director in 2014. Her vision for the business is firmly focused on embracing the latest cutting edge technology and providing the very best quality of eyecare and eyewear to the local community.

Olha’s youngest son has learning difficulties so since qualifying her specialist interest is in binocular vision anomalies, Visual Stress and the way it can affect visual processing whilst reading. Over the past 10 years she has developed a combined method of using a battery of Schoolvision tests, Colorimetry and more traditional methods to detect and treat deficiencies that affect visual processing and improve reading and learning for schoolchildren and adults. An Award winning practitioner, she has helped hundreds of children and adults to find solution to their problems and finds it immensely rewarding to see the amazing difference the treatment can make on children’s education and especially their confidence.

In her free time Olha loves cooking, yoga and beach holidays.

Tracey Taylor

BSc( Hons) MCOptom Optometrist Director

Tracey Taylor

Tracey graduated in Optometry from Aston University, then worked for independent opticians, and as a locum optician for a few years to gather experience.

She met up with Mike Biddle whilst working in the old Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary- and they went into partnership starting Taylor Biddle Opticians in Compton in 1994, followed by the Wombourne practice in 1996. Mike retired from the partnership and Olha joined in 2014.

Tracey was on the Local Optical Committee for over 15 years, becoming co-chair. She has always been keen to embrace new technology and TBO were the first in the Midlands to have retinal cameras, then 3D OCT scanner, and Optomap. She strongly believes that the patient is the centre of the business and this has become the ethos for the whole business.

Tracey is a keen tennis player and horse rider, competing in eventing horse trials. She is married to Andrew, a vet, and they have two daughters. They enjoy walking holidays- in fact all sorts of holidays, and seeing friends.

Hasan Akhtar

BSc (Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret Prof Cert Glauc AFHE Optometrist Director

Hasan Akhtar

Hasan graduated from Aston University in 2016 with a 1st class honours degree in Optometry and has since worked in various high street opticians while also working back at the University as a Sessional Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor teaching the degree programme. Hasan joined Taylor Biddle in 2018 and specialises in Medical Retina and Glaucoma, also studying to become an Independent Prescriber. Hasan enjoys theatre, outdoor adventures, socialising and travelling the world.

Julia Kwiatkowski

Practice Manager

Julia Kwiatkowsk

As Practice Manager at Taylor Biddle, Julia enjoys taking on the many challenges that help to make the business thrive.

Out of work her main interests are gardening, antiques, design, music and socialising with friends and family.

Donna Lloyd

Compton Branch Manager Optical Dispenser

Donna Lloyd

Donna has been working at Taylor Biddle since 2016. She loves the diversity of her job and meeting new people as well as welcoming back our loyal regulars.

Donna lives in Wolverhampton with partner Graham and 2 teenage children.

She enjoys reading, going to the theatre, meeting up with friends and socialising with our TBO family. Donna is self confessed the world’s biggest Elvis fan!

James Hewitt

Womborne Branch Manager Optical Dispenser

James Hewitt

James has worked in Optical management for just over 20 years and has been with Taylor Biddle for the last 7 years.

He enjoys working in the village and serving the local community. He is a keen gardener, loves to have days out with his wife Karen and their two children, as well as the occasional real ale.

Taras Lac

BSc ( Hons ) Dip ScV M.ASvP Optometrist

Taras Lac

Taras graduated in Optometry in 2014 at Aston University and has worked for Taylor Biddle for the past 5 years. He specialises in Anterior Eye problems such as dry eye , Blephex treatment for blepharitis and has a special interest in Dyslexia and Visual Stress as it affects him as well.

Taras loves working with our team as we always put excellent clinical care as our top priority and finds it very rewarding to resolve any issues our patients may have.

In spare time he enjoys keeping fit, gardening and spending time with family

Joanna Peppiatt

BSc (Hons) MCOptom Optometrist

Joanna Peppiatt

Joanna has been qualified Optometrist since 2007 after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University. She enjoys all aspects of optometry and specialises in Eyedream Orthokeratology Contact lenses. She likes reading, running and spending time with family.

Claire Lane

BSc(Hons)MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret Prof Cert Glau Optometrist

Claire Lane

Claire graduated from the University of Manchester with BSc Honours Degree in Optometry in 2012and since qualifying has worked in a variety of settings including multiple , independent opticians and hospital diabetic eye service. She has recently gained further qualifications specialising in Medical Retina and Glaucoma as well as working towards completion of Independent Prescribing qualification. In her spare time Claire enjoys cooking, skiing and travelling.

Zara Ashraf

Pre registration optometrist

Claire Lane

Zara graduated from Aston University with a 2:1 Degree in Optometry and is now on her way to becoming a fully registered optometrist, with the support of everyone at TBO helping her on her journey.

When she is not studying, Zara enjoys gaming and watching makeup tutorials.

Sarah Bedworth

BSc( Hons) Dispensing Optician. FBDO

Sarah Bedford

Sarah has worked in optics as a Dispensing Optician for over 30 years in a variety of practices and has been with Taylor Biddle for over 3 years. She loves our busy environment and enjoys all aspects of optical work, especially the challenge of more complex dispensing . Sarah loves mountain biking and motorhome holidays.

Karen Hewitt

DIspensing Optician BSc ( Hons)

Karen Hewitt

Karen has worked in optics for 24 years and has been with Taylor Biddle for the past 10 years.

She qualified as a Dispensing Optician 3 years ago and particularly enjoys resolving complex dispensing cases that need more specialised knowledge as well as training our staff.

She loves the interaction with patients and having the freedom to provide them with the very best eyewear. Karen loves baking, bike riding with her family and enjoys crafts

Hollie Goodreid

Optical Dispenser

Hollie Goodreid

Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support

Hollie has worked at Taylor Biddle since 2013, progressing from receptionist to Optical Dispenser. her favourite part of the job is helping our customers choosing new frames- there’s nothing better than finding ‘ the one’!

She has a degree in Fine Art and loves make up and fashion.

Sue Bundy

Optical Assistant

Sue Bundy

Sue has worked for Taylor Biddle for 18 years, mainly at the Womborne practice. She loves the feeling of close community that her job brings and looking after our customers needs. She is married with 3 daughters and enjoys reading, baking and travel.

Devinder Sidhu

Optical Dispenser

Devinder Sidhu

Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support

Dev has been working at Taylor Biddle Opticians for the past 13 years.

At the age of 16 she started as a receptionist and after completing an optical dispensing course her role changed to an optical dispenser. She enjoys helping patients with their spectacle journey, choosing frames and lenses which best suit their needs and requirements.

Dev likes to socialise with family and friends, as well as cook and read. She also loves football, tennis and badminton.

Sophie Rogers

Optical Dispenser

Sophie Rogers

Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support

Sophie has been with the Taylor Biddle team for the past 4 years and is passionate about providing highest standards of customer service. She loves animals and in her spare time volunteers at a dog training club and also enjoys cooking and walking her dogs.

Tom Green

Optical Dispenser and Glazing Technician

Tom Green

Level 2 Optical Assistant and Glazing Technician

Tom has been at Taylor Biddle for nearly two years and will be enrolling onto Dispensing Optician Degree course shortly. He enjoys working in our busy environment and is passionate about customer care. Tom likes music, such as The Stone Roses and Oasis as well as wartime history. Also he loves socialising with friends and is a massive fan of West Brom football team

Linda Lawton

Optical Assistant

Linda Lawton

Lin joined the Taylor Biddle team in 2001 as a receptionist and enjoys everyday customer interactions as well as motorcycling, keeping fit and photography.

Tracy Morris

Optical Assistant

Tracy Morris

Tracy has worked at Taylor Biddle as an Optical Assistant for over 6 years and enjoys all aspects of working alongside our great team. She loves keeping fit and travelling to new places.

Cheryl Meredith

Optical Assistant

Cheryl Meredith

Cheryl has worked at Taylor Biddle Opticians for over 17 years . She enjoys reading, cooking and a new found hobby - baking!

Cheryl likes travelling and her favourite holiday destination is Greece.

Karen Rock

Admin | Optical Assistant

Karen Rock

Karen have been with Taylor Biddle Opticians since December 2019, working in a number of other customer service roles over previous years.

She enjoys all aspects of busy environment working within our Compton team. In free time Karen likes taking long country walks.

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Joanna Peppiatt

Claire Lane

Zara Ashraf

Sarah Bedworth

Karen Hewitt

Hollie Goodreid

Sue Bundy

Devinder Sidhu

Sophie Rogers

Tom Green

Linda Lawton

Tracy Morris

Cheryl Meredith

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Hasan Akhtar

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Donna Lloyd

Donna Lloyd

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Taras Lac

Taras Lac

Joanna Peppiatt

Joanna Peppiatt

Claire Lane

Claire Lane

Zara Ashraf

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Sarah Bedworth

Sarah Bedford

Karen Hewitt

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Hollie Goodreid

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Sue Bundy

Sue Bundy

Devinder Sidhu

Devinder Sidhu

Sophie Rogers

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Tom Green

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Tracy Morris

Tracy Morris

Cheryl Meredith

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