About us

Opticians in Nottingham – Our commitment to you…

We are committed to providing you with exceptional standards of professional eye care, and high quality affordable products, combined with friendly, personal and expert advice in a relaxed comfortable environment.

We pride ourselves on traditional values of good, caring service and attention to detail to offer total eye care for the whole family in the heart of the local community.

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  • NHS & Private Eye Examinations
  • Childrens Eye Care
  • Full Contact Lens Service
  • Sunglasses
  • Extensive Range of Frames
  • Low Visual Aids
  • Disabled Access
  • Retinal Photography
  • Individual & Personal Advice
  • Easy parking to the rear
Mrs Lesley Cree
Director - BSc MCOptom Optometrist
Lesley graduated from Manchester University and became a registered Optometrist in 1988. Since then she has lived and worked locally. She has 3 children; Laura, Ben and Olly. She likes to play tennis on her day off and is also a regular skier.
Ben Cree
Director - BSc FDSC Dispensing Optician
Ben graduated from the University of Leeds in 2016 where he studied Business Management. He then launched our Sunnies Designer Sunglasses branch, attending numerous events nationwide during the Summer season. Ben has also recently completed a degree at Anglia Ruskin University to become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Mrs Niamh Pearce
FBDO Dispensing Optician
Niamh graduated from Anglia University in 2000. She has worked in many places including Ireland, Cambridge, London, New Zealand and now Nottingham where she lives with her husband and twin daughters. She enjoys foreign travel and visiting her family in Ireland.
Mrs Michele Peach-Fraser
Dispensing Advisor
She has a gorgeous son, Noah and enjoys spending time with her family and Labrador Walter. Her husband Stuart is a very talented Graphic Designer and designed our current branding.
Steve Bradshaw
BSc MCOptom FBDO CL Optometrist
Steve works alongside Lesley on a Tuesday. He originally qualified as a dispensing optician before going on to qualify in Optometry in 2011. He has worked locally for many years, has 3 children and recently become a proud Grandad.
Mrs Ruth Bennett
MSc MCOptom Optometrist
Ruth graduated from Aston University and qualified as an Optometrist in 1997. Since then she has worked in hospital and community practice in the East Midlands. Ruth is the Deputy Lead Assessor for the College of Optometrists. She has 3 children, plays music and enjoys having a go at running the Nottingham Half Marathon (you will see her near the back!)
Mrs Sarah Dexter
Receptionist
Sarah has worked at Lesley Cree's for the last 8 years as a receptionist. She lives in Radcliffe with her husband and three young boys. In her spare time Sarah likes to play tennis and has recently run the London Marathon for the RNIB.
Gill Angus
Receptionist
Gill loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys watching most sports, going to the theatre and can always be found at a Proclaimers concert!
Rachel Clarke
Dispensing Advisor
Rachel is the newest member of our team but has worked in optics for over 15 years! Most of her free time is spent looking after her twins, who are just about to join primary school!