Ms Anila Mistry

Professional statement

Ms Anila Mistry is a highly revered specialist optometrist who specialises in assessing eyes, including cataracts, glaucoma, cornea, macular degeneration and external eye disease, dry eyes, eyelid disorders, and myopia. She currently practises at the renowned Safarian & Simon Opticians clinic in London.

Ms Mistry, who possesses a special interest in dry eye management using the latest innovative technology including Meibomian gland probing, IPL and low-level light therapy, is a keen advocate of early myopia management through myopia management glasses and contact lenses. She obtained a BOptom in optometry from the Anglia Ruskin University in 2003, and would later go on to successfully become MECS-accredited in 2021 in relation to pre-cataract assessments and post-cataract care.

She is known for her compassionate approach to patient care and her ability to provide personalised treatment plans that cater to each patient’s unique needs. Her expertise in the field of optometry has made her a sought-after consultant in the industry, and she has been involved in providing dynamic eye care at Safarian and Simon opticians.

Ms Mistry is passionate about educating people on the importance of eye health through the advanced technology at Safarian and Simon. She regularly participates in community outreach programs to raise awareness about eye diseases and their prevention. She is also a member of several professional organisations, including the Association of Optometrists, the College of Optometrists, and the British Contact Lens Association.