Our Story

Johnson & Leatherbarrow Opticians is a family run group of practices. We are fiercely independent and not part of any chain. The true goal of our practices is to offer exceptional customer service and the best possible eyecare we can. We have an extremely qualified and dedicated team who have spent years developing their skills to be able to offer this personalised service. 

We believe in honest, family values and our team are like an extended family.

Sale 28 School Road, M337XF.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9am-5:00pm

Wednesday

10am-5pm
Saturday
9am-3:30pm

Phone
0161 905 1104

Email
info@johnsonandleatherbarrow.co.uk

 

Located in the centre of Sale shopping area, opposite Natwest bank.

Poynton 100 Park lane, SK121RE

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9.30am-5:00pm

Wednesday

10am-5pm
Saturdays
09:00am-1:00pm

Phone
01625 873245

Email
poynton@johnsonandleatherbarrow.co.uk

 

Located in the heart of Poynton village, opposite Waitrose.

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Rebecca Rietdyke


BSc(Hons)MCOptom DipTP(IP) Optometrist Director

About Rebecca - Practice Director & Principal Optometrist

Rebecca brings over 20 years of qualified experience as Practice Director and Principal Optometrist, combining exceptional clinical expertise with compassionate patient care.

Education & Training

Rebecca completed her undergraduate training at The University of Manchester and her Pre-registration training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the UK's leading optometric institutions.

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of qualified practice, Rebecca has extensive experience across hospital and private practice settings. She spent five years specialising in contact lens dispensing and fitting, followed by five years as an optometrist with the hospital eye service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and several private practices across the North West.

Areas of Specialisation

Following her comprehensive training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Rebecca now specialises in:

  • Contact Lens Services: Expert fitting and management of specialist contact lenses, including complex and therapeutic applications

  • Medical Eye Care: Management of ophthalmic disorders including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

  • Independent Prescribing: Fully qualified to prescribe medications for treating eye conditions, ensuring immediate and comprehensive patient care

Rebecca's extensive qualifications and dual role as Practice Director ensure patients receive cutting-edge eye care delivered with expertise and compassion.

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Iain Johnson

MSCi BSc(Hons) FBDO CL MBCLA MCOptom Optometrist Director

About Iain - Director & Specialist Optometrist

Iain is a highly accomplished Director and Optometrist with over 17 years of experience, specialising in advanced contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and optical dispensing. His expertise is enhanced by extended qualifications in dry eye management and myopia control.

Areas of Specialisation

  • Advanced Contact Lens Fitting: Expert in complex contact lens solutions and specialist fittings

  • Dry Eye Management: Extended qualifications in comprehensive assessment and treatment of dry eye conditions

  • Myopia Control: Specialist expertise in managing and controlling myopia progression

  • Optical Dispensing: Professional dispensing services with focus on optimal visual outcomes

Professional Recognition

Iain's exceptional expertise has been recognised through multiple prestigious industry awards. He has been a finalist and winner for Optician, AOP and BCLA awards between 2018-2023, including:

  • Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year

  • Myopia Management Practitioner of the Year

  • Dry Eye Practitioner of the Year

Education & Advocacy

Beyond his clinical practice, Iain is passionate about advancing eye health knowledge. He regularly lectures on nutrition and eye health, sharing his expertise with both professionals and patients to promote better understanding of how lifestyle factors impact vision.

Iain's combination of extensive experience, specialist qualifications, and industry recognition ensures patients receive cutting-edge care in his areas of expertise.

Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019

Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019 + 2021

Myopia management finalist 2023

One of the first to receive the BCLA dry eye certification

One of the first to receive the BCLA dry eye certification.

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Brian Leatherbarrow

BSC MBCHB DO FRCS FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist Director

Mr Leatherbarrow was a Consultant Ophthalmic, Oculoplastic and Orbital surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, from 1992 until October 2014. He was then in full time private practice until March 2023 when he retired from clinical practice. He now undertakes medicolegal expert witness work at the practice.

He has over 35 years of experience in ophthalmology and was a specialist Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon for over 30 years. His major areas of expertise are oculoplastic, orbital, and lacrimal surgery for which he has had a national and international reputation.

He graduated from Manchester Medical School in 1982, training in general ophthalmology at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital before undertaking subspecialty training fellowships in oculoplastic and orbital surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

He is the single author of a major textbook “Oculoplastic Surgery”. The third edition was published by Thieme in October 2019. https://www.thieme.co.uk/opthalmology/oculoplastic-surgery

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Nicolette Marsden

BSc(Hons) MCOptom

Nicolette is an Optometrist with extended qualifications in diabetes. She obtained her degree at Manchester University and has since worked in private practice.

Alongside work Nicolette is involved with the scouts as a scout leader. She has done multiple charity events such as the 3 peaks challenge and triathlons to help raise money for the less fortunate. She travelled to Uganda as part of a team to build water filtration systems for the local communities, providing sustainable drinking water for them.

At Johnson & Leatherbarrow, Nicolette provides eye examinations, diabetic screenings, contact lens appointments, enhanced services and orthokeratology services.

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Jacqueline Choudhury

BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP)

Jacqueline is an extremely experienced Optometrist who trained at Manchester University before working in private practice. She has extended qualifications in independent prescribing and works at both practices.

At Johnson & Leatherbarrow, Jacqueline provides eye examinations, contact lens appointments and specialist emergency appointments.

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    Michelle

    RECEPTION

    Michelle has worked in the optical industry for over 16 years. She has a wealth of knowledge and works in our Sale practice.

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    Kelly

    SENIOR OPTICAL ADVISOR

    Kelly has been with the practice over 10 years. She works between the two practices offering her in-depth knowledge of all areas of optics.

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    Lauren

    DISPENSING OPTICIAN

    Lauren is a highly experienced Dispensing Optician with a specialist interest in bespoke lenses and myopia management.

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    Alex

    RECEPTION

    Alex has over 10 years experience working in the practice. She works between the two practices.

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    Nick

    OPTICAL DISPENSER

    Nick works between our two practices. He brings his vast experience of eyewear and enthusiasm for optics to the team.

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    Gill

    RECEPTION

    Gill works between the two practices and has a special interest in eyewear and the latest trends in the industry.