
Mr Sachin PatelSpecialist Prescribing Optometrist in Central London
Mr Sachin Patel

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BSc MCOptom
GMC: 01-21750Professional statement
Sachin Patel is a renowned senior consultant optometrist based in London, with over 15 years of experience. He has extensive experience in a wide range of optometric procedures and treatments. His areas of expertise include dry eyes, contact lenses, myopia, blepharitis, eye examinations, and Meibomian gland dysfunction.
He first qualified with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 2004. He is proud to have continued his education since then, achieving professional certificates in glaucoma and paediatric eye care from City University and the University of Ulster, respectively.
He is currently the managing director and senior optometrist at Safarian & Simon Opticians in central London, a leading optometry clinic offering the highest standard of treatment and customer care. Prior to his current position, he has over a decade of experience as a senior consultant optometrist at various different opticians. He worked alongside some of the UK’s leading consultant ophthalmologists during this time, allowing him to greatly improve and refine his clinical skills.
In addition to his areas of expertise, his clinical interests include macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and LASIK referrals. He has been a member of the College of Optometrists since 2004.
He first qualified with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 2004. He is proud to have continued his education since then, achieving professional certificates in glaucoma and paediatric eye care from City University and the University of Ulster, respectively.
He is currently the managing director and senior optometrist at Safarian & Simon Opticians in central London, a leading optometry clinic offering the highest standard of treatment and customer care. Prior to his current position, he has over a decade of experience as a senior consultant optometrist at various different opticians. He worked alongside some of the UK’s leading consultant ophthalmologists during this time, allowing him to greatly improve and refine his clinical skills.
In addition to his areas of expertise, his clinical interests include macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and LASIK referrals. He has been a member of the College of Optometrists since 2004.
Clinics

Safarian & Simon Opticians
Central London, 72 St John's Wood High St , NW8 7SHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Managing director & senior optometrist, Safarian & Simon Opticians (present)
Subspecialties
- Dry eye
- Contact lenses
Professional memberships
- College of Optometrists
Education
- Independent Prescriber of Eye Medication, General Optical Council (2019)
- Medical Retina, Moorfields/UCL (2019)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 01-21750
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- Fantastic service!
- Excellent professional care . Deeply appreciated 🙏
- Mr Sachin Patel is a top dry eye doctor and has a solution for any concern. I look forward to my next visit to this specialist. Thank you for everything!
- I am so happy I came all the way from Germany for an dry eye treatment. I had probing, IPL and LLLT. Sachin seems to be very knowledgeable and is also very caring. I felt very comfortable and taken good care of during treatment. My experience was nothing but positive.
- I have been a patient of Sachin's for a very long time because he and his staff provide excellent eye care. It is very reassuring to be in the care of Sachin.
- Always very impressed and confident in the expertise and care I receive there. Would not trust my eyes now with anyone else.
- Everything was great, from the friendly receptionist to the quality of care. Tests seem modern, clinician explained outcomes of exams clearly, and everything was very clean. Love that you offer an alternative to the puff of air test. Outstanding service.
- Great selection of glasses and really thorough eye tests. Staff are super helpful! Highly recommend.