Meet the Park Vision team
An ever-growing team that continuously strives to deliver clinical excellence, exceptional patient care and the ultimate optician experience.
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Michelle Beach
Founder & Optometrist
Michelle graduated in Optometry from Cardiff University in 1993 and came to Nottingham to complete her training in the eye department at Queen’s Medical Centre. Michelle specialised in low vision aid, children’s clinics, and corneal research. She was awarded research prizes in the UK and USA for her studies in corneal graft surgery.
Michelle is passionate about sport, having competed in swimming and running to County standard and achieved England status in Women’s Basketball. Michelle holds her Advanced Padi in scuba diving is a competent skier and horsewoman and has managed to sprain; break and batter most body parts at attempting various other sports including volleyball, tennis, sailing, trampolining, netball, shooting and even the odd bungee catapult! This keen interest in sport led to her achieving, with distinction, her Sports Vision Diploma in 2008. Michelle regularly sees athletes and screens sports teams in and away from Park Vision and has also spoken internationally at conferences on Sports Vision.
With twins of her own Michelle has a keen interest in children’s vision. Binocular vision anomalies can play a huge role in children struggling in the classroom. Michelle completed, with distinction, her School Vision Diploma in 2010. This specialist clinic at Park Vision sees hundreds of children successfully improving in confidence and ability at school.
Michelle strives to bring the best in eyecare, eye health, and eye fashion to Park Vision. The specialist clinics in School Vision, Sports Vision, Dry Eye, Myopia Management, and Specialist contact lenses, plus superb technology, means she and her team frequently attend conferences, exhibitions, and lectures worldwide. She is insistent the whole Park Vision Team are up to date whether it’s the latest dry eye treatment to the most fashion forward frame.
At Park Vision you should always expect the very best…
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Vikesh Raikundalia
Optometrist
Vikesh worked closely with Michelle many years ago in a private practice before she set up Park Vision, therefore when she began looking for another Optician who she could trust with our wonderful Park People, and who shared the same values of high-end, state of the art patient-lead eye care, Vikesh was her number one choice.
Vikesh’s passion for Optics started at just 15 years old, after completing his work experience at a local opticians. He achieved his dreams and graduated in Optometry at the Optometry & Vision Sciences School at Bradford University in 2004.
Vikesh has become a valued team member of Park Vision since 2019, using his wealth of experience to embrace our ever-evolving technology, ensuring he prioritises our Park People’s eye health and care - “I am interested in all aspects of Optometry – no day is ever the same, but by making a real difference to our patients fills me with tremendous pride”.
In his spare time Vikesh isn’t shy of keeping busy – enjoying DIY, gardening, keeping fit, travelling, and trying a variety of cuisines, but above all spending quality time with his wife, two daughters, family, and friends.
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Chloe Hyde-Barker
Optometrist
Chloe graduated from the University of Manchester in 2018 with a first-class degree in Optometry. She then completed her pre-registration year with Vision Express in a busy central London practice, and qualified in 2019. Since qualifying, Chloe has worked in a variety of practices as a mobile Optometrist and as an Optometrist Store Manager before moving solely within the independent sector of Optometry, particularly enjoying the extra time, care, and attention that is spent with each Patient – finding out about their individual visual needs and lens preferences.
Finding an Optometrist that values expert tailored advice and customer-centric care that Park Vision embodies is a non-negotiable – which is why Chloe is the perfect match for Park Vision, sharing genuine care and enthusiasm for all aspects of Optometry!
In spare time, Chloe enjoys fitness – spending time in the gym, cycling, running and horse riding. Her weekends involve dog walks, cooking new cuisines, meeting friends and crafting!
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Camilla Anderson
Brand & Marketing Manager
Having worked alongside Michelle at Park Vision since 2013, Camilla has played a key role in developing the ‘Park Vision Way’; overseeing anything from physical branding, online presence and the way Park Vision is seen as a brand itself.
Camilla holds genuine passion for personalised styling and searching for new designers, with sustainable branding remaining core to her role - “I feel privileged to have spent time in London and across Europe looking for the right frames and eyewear accessories to suit our Park People”. Alongside styling, Camilla provides one-to-one contact lens teaches to all ages. Not only is Camilla personally invested in the latest contact lens technology, she enjoys being able to provide reassurance to patients on how to wear each and every lens.
The variety of new technology in Park Vision enables Camilla to bring colour and comfort into people’s lives, utilising EnChroma assessments and Dry Eye treatments…. which makes it all worthwhile!
When not focussed on optics, Camilla loves keeping active, having ran her first half marathon in 2023, as well as exploring the latest eateries Nottingham has to offer.
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Hannah Gordon
Dispensing Optician
In April 2023 we welcomed Hannah to join our team of experts at Park Vision. Having worked in optics for 14 years and qualifying as a Dispensing Optician in 2016, we knew that this friendly face, and exceptionally skilled Dispenser would be the perfect fit for our Park People.
From a background in Art and Design along with travel experience, Hannah has a keen eye for fashion, flair, and colour to help guide you into your next look – especially enjoying styling bespoke Lindberg and Tom Davies frames – enhancing your personality through innovative shape, style, and colour combinations.
Hannah holds genuine enthusiasm for embracing the Park Vision ethos – putting our patients first and foremost through providing a personal and professional experience.
Outside of work Hannah enjoys painting, reading, and socialising, as well as being a proud Mum to two pet cats.
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Anita Rossin
Reception
Anita joined Park Vision in March 2021 after 20 years in retail fashion, predominantly working with independents as a stylist and buyer for high end boutique establishments. Well equipped with years of fashion expertise – one thing’s for sure, Anita will always be on hand to provide honest feedback during styling appointments.
Anita is our ‘queen of the diary’ making sure all our Park People’s needs are attended to with care. Whether it be booking an appointment, offering reassurance, answering queries and concerns, helping choose your new frame, or simply keeping you caffeinated – Anita’s on hand to assist you.
When not working, Anita loves spending quality time with her family and friends, especially her friend that lives in USA! Plus she loves music and never shies away from the dance floor.
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Amber Watts
Social Media and Marketing Executive
Having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a First Class Degree in Marketing Communication and Advertising and eager to pursue her Marketing career, in September 2023 we welcomed Amber.
Equipped with previous experience as a Digital Marketing Manager, Amber knew she wanted to join a business which not only offered endless creative opportunities but had been recognised for their renowned excellence within the industry – landing her at Park Vision!
Amber is our marketing mastermind, with no two days being the same: shooting content, writing blogs, exploring frame trends, planning events, and above all taking as many pictures as possible of our wonderful Park People! Amber will jump at every opportunity to take content… so when next visiting, if you feel up to it, let Amber get your best angle… it’s known she’s not one to disappoint!
Outside of work this social butterfly loves to attend music concerts, upcycle clothes, cook, and travel; aiming to have visited 30 countries by 30!
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Gavin Orr
Consultant Ophthalmologist Vitreo-retinal Specialist
Gavin was appointed as a Consultant in Nottingham in 1993 after training in Los Angeles and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
He has been responsible for establishing Nottingham University Hospital as a major referral centre for retinal disease in the East Midlands. As well as his work for the NHS, Gavin consults privately at Park Vision or The BMI Park Hospital, and operates at the BMI and Nottingham Woodthorpe.
Gavin is always on hand as medical advisor to Park Vision.