• 101 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3QY
  • Mon - Fri: 9 AM–5:30 PM / Sat: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
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About Us

About Us

WHO WE ARE

A LOCAL AND FRIENDLY BOURNEMOUTH BASED OPTICIANS.

Julian May Opticians was established in June 2007 by Julian and Jane May. Our optical practice provides the highest standards of eye care in a contemporary and friendly environment for Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

Along with Julian we have two additional Optometrists, a Contact Lens Optician and two Dispensing Opticians, so there is always a highly experienced member of the team available six days per week.

To us, being an Independent Optician, means you aren’t just a number, we spend the time required using the latest optical equipment, an extensive range of spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and contact lenses to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.

At Julian May Opticians you will not only get a full and comprehensive eye examination using state of the art equipment, but also top-quality spectacle frames and lenses. The frame range is ever evolving and includes Lindberg, Tom Ford, Tiffany and Prada.

WHY PEOPLE TRUST US

WE PRESERVE, ENHANCE,
AND PROTECT YOUR VISION

Trained Professionals

At Julian May Opticians we always have qualified staff on hand to help you. Each team member has an area of optical expertise, unique to them, that gives us a very broad knowledge base to benefit each of our individual patients.

Eyewear & Eyecare

We are proud to supply a broad range of spectacle frames including Tom Ford, Lindberg, Prada, Tiffany, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Emporio Armani, Maui Jim, Victoria Beckham and Paul Smith to name a few. We are able to source the best spectacle lenses for our patients from manufacturers such as Hoya and Essilor and many others.

Customer Care

Customer care is at the heart of our practice and we spend time with our patients, never rushed, explaining the best options for their visual needs.

BEST VISION

LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES
AND YOUR EYES WILL LOOK AFTER YOU

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

We are here to help care for your eyes.
Book your appointment for a consultation.
Call: 01202 432 435

MEET OUR TEAM

QUALIFIED, SKILLFUL
AND PROFESSIONAL.

Our registered and highly experienced Opticians. Together with Julian, will ensure that there will always be a qualified staff member present to assist you six days a week.

BSc (Hons) MCOptom FBDO Prof Cert Glauc
Optometrist
Julian began his optical career in 1984 as a trainee Dispensing Optician. He went back to City University in London to study Optometry in 1989, achieving a First Class Honours Degree in 1992 & passed his professional qualifying examinations the following year.

He has a Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Cardiff University) and special interests in Contact lenses, Low Vision and has a Level 3 Diploma in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. Julian has also recently completed the postgraduate certificate in therapeutic prescribing for optometrists.
Senior Optical Assistant
Jane has worked closely with Julian since 1996. Amongst other things, Jane is responsible for selecting all of our spectacle frames and sunglasses – not an easy task as we have over 1000 samples on display!
BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Optometrist
Mark qualified as an Optometrist in 2007 at Cardiff University. 

He has particular special interests in dry eye and myopia control contact lenses for children.
FdScOD Prof Cert LV
Managing Dispensing Optician
Alix started with us in October 2022 and took over the role of Managing Dispensing Optician in July 2023.

Alix has about a decade of optical experience, graduating from Anglia Ruskin university in 2021 with a distinction in Ophthalmic Dispensing. As well as running the day to day activities of the practice, she also happily deals with any complex dispensing issues that may arise and has a special interest in Low Vision and paediatric dispensing.
FBDO CL MBCLA
Contact Lens Optician
Anna is our contact lens optician and has extensive knowledge of the vast range of contact lenses available today. Anna now runs our dry eye clinic alongside the contact lens clinic, offering personalised dry eye treatments for her patients. She specialises in Myopia control contact lenses for children, utilising specialised equipment to monitor the progression.
Student Dispensing Optician
Alex started with us in February 2017. He embarked on the 3-year Dispensing Opticians course in September 2022.

He loves all of our technology, especially the optometric diagnostic equipment. Alex is amazing in the lab and there aren’t many repairs he won’t have a go at!
FBDO
Dispensing Optician
Deb began working in optics in 2000 and qualified as a Dispensing Optician in September 2008. During that time Deb has worked for both independent and high street multiple optician practices. She joined Julian May Opticians in November 2010.

Deb takes a special interest in Low Vision and is constantly on the lookout for new and innovative ways of helping our patients that have less than perfect sight even with the best spectacles or contact lenses.
Senior Optical Assistant
Mary started with us in October 2016 and ever since she started, Mary has always been enormously enthusiastic about all things eye related, proven herself to be quick to learn, keen to help and she always has a smile on her face.
Senior Optical Assistant
Evie joined us in January 2022 and is flourishing in her role. She loves helping people to choose their frames, working in the lab glazing spectacles and assisting the clinics with the diagnostic equipment.
Clinical Assistant
Lindsay is our Clinical Assistant to the Optometrists performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans, Visual Field tests and Macular pigment screening. Lindsay will look after you whilst you are under the care of the Optometrists.
Optical Assistant
Ryan started with us in 2023 and particularly enjoys using the diagnostic equipment such as our OCT and visual fields machine. Ryan always has a smile on his face and will happily help you choose your new frames.