ABOUT US
What We Do
Our Services
Barnard Associates was started in 1979 by Professor Simon Barnard (now based in his London Practice – Barnard Levit Optometrists) and was created to provide high-quality patient care, specialising in eye health and paediatric eye care for the residents of Brighton and Hove.
The Practice has gone on to develop a distinction throughout Sussex and further afield, as a Practice for exceptional clinical eye care and is particularly known for its paediatric care especially with children with visual difficulties associated with Dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Who We Are
Meet our amazing team at Barnard Optometrists
Principal Optometrist / Practice Partner
Jerome Chin Aleong
BSc (Hons) MCOptom
I graduated from City University and was fully qualified to practise in the UK by age 22.
Soon after my qualifications, I returned to my birthplace, Trinidad, to work with a small optical company called Ferriera Optical. After a 6-year period, I returned to the UK, initially with a small independent multiple in Hampshire. I started at Barnard Optometrists in October 2000 and became a Practice Partner in February 2005.
In 2011, I did my qualifying examinations to be able to practise in Australia. (Long story!).
| Myopia Management – Complex Cases The Brian Holden Institute- Australia | March 2019 |
| Myopia Management Council The Brian Holden Institute, Australia | May 2017 |
| Cataract Accreditation WOPEC (Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre) | September 2012 |
| Certificate Course in Visual Impairment The City University | December 2005 |
| Certificate Course in Contact Lens Management The City University | May 2005 |
| Certificate Course in Ocular Therapeutics The City University | March 2004 |
| Certificate Course in Learning Difficulties The City University | May 2003 |
| Certificate course in Paediatric Optometry The City University | July 2002 |
| Member of the Association of Optometrists 1999 – Present |
| Member of Trinidad and Tobago Optometrist Association 1993 – Present |
| Member of the College of Optometrists 1993 – Present |
| General Optical Council 1993 – Present |
Associate Optometrist
Francesca Andersson
Bsc (Hons) MCOptom
After graduating from Cardiff University in 2010 I started working for a large high street optician in Exeter. I enjoyed my work but quickly felt pressure to push sales and to perform short eye tests. In 2012, I moved back to Brighton and started working for Eyesite, a large independent chain. At Eyesite I used Optomap and OCT imaging and became confident in interpreting the results and explaining my findings to my patients. In 2018 I joined Barnard Optometrists as I wanted to further my training and to work in a more clinical environment. In the last year, I have completed two myopia management courses and have been trained to perform lacrimal syringing and to fit punctal plugs. I am looking forward to more training opportunities in the future!
I am currently enrolled with Cardiff University with post-graduate studies toward my Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care.
| Myopia Management – Complex Cases The Brian Holden Institute- Australia | April 2019 |
| Myopia Management Council The Brian Holden Institute, Australia | June 2018 |
| Cataract Accreditation WOPEC (Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre) | May 2014 | BSc (Hons) Optometry 2.1 Cardiff University | June 2010 |
| Member of the Association of Optometrists 2013 – Present |
| Member of the College of Optometrists 2011 – Present |
| General Optical Council 2006 – Present |
Dispensing Optician
Jenny Hartfield
Jenny is an experienced registered Dispensing Optician. She is passionate about finding the right ophthalmic lenses and spectacles to meet her patients’ needs and style.
| Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians – FBDO |
| Association of British Dispensing Opticians – ABDO |
| General Optical Council – GOC |
Reception Team
Cindy & Karen
Cindy and Karen are our valued receptionists who will greet you on the phone and when you call in. They work hard “behind the scenes” to ensure all runs smoothly from appointments to contact lens shipments and much more.