
About Us
Established in 1985, Nethercott Optician has been providing expert eye care for over three decades. Now led by Alvin Ieong and supported by Melissa Patel, and Sarah Chorley, we continue to uphold the same high standards of care.
We offer thorough 45-minute eye tests using advanced technology, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for early detection of eye conditions. As Independent Prescribers, our team can also provide emergency eye care and prescribe treatments when needed.
Located in Tadworth, we combine professional service with competitive pricing, offering everything from designer eyewear to contact lenses. We are also proud to offer Valeda red light treatment for dry macular degeneration.
Founder and retired Optometrist. Sally is still integral in the running and operation of the practice. She now invests more time with her numerous grandchildren and travels around the world accumulating scenic pictures.
Sally Nethercott
MSc. FCOptom. Dip Tp(IP)
Director

Director at Nethercott Opticians and Principal Optometrist at Moorfields eye hospital, Alvin has experience in treating dry and watery eyes. Works in Emergency eyecare, paediatrics, glaucoma, refractive surgery (Lasik and lens implants) and leads in medical contact lenses. College of Ophthalmology supervisor in glaucoma laser treatment.
Alvin Ieong
MSc. MCOptom. Dip Tp(IP). HighCertGlau
Director/Optometrist

Director, Dispensing and Contact lens Optician. Chris has a wealth of experience in the world of optics and spectacles. He works tirelessly to source and bring in an array of fashion frames. Chris keeps up to date to offer the patient's the latest in lens technology.
Chris Bourton
FBDO CL
Director/Dispensing Optician

A well loved practitioner here at Nethercott's establishment with a loyal patient base. Managing patients for emergency eye care, dry eyes and myopia control.
Melissa Patel
BSc(Hons). DipTp(IP) Independent Prescribing Optometrist

Sarah is our Optometrist on Wednesdays and really enjoys
being part of the team. She enjoys fitting contact lenses and
has a special interest in paediatrics. Sarah has completed her
Independent Prescriber qualification and is happy to advise on
all aspects of eyecare. When she is not here Sarah can be
found practising in Aviation Optometry where she has a lot of
experience managing pilots and air-traffic controllers.
Sarah Chorley
BSc(Hons). DipTp(IP) Independent Prescribing Optometrist

Sarah is very experienced in Optics and has great insight into patient’s spectacle requirements.
Sarah Gingell
Dispensing Optician

Tanya overseas the administration of the practice with great practicality.
Tanya
Optical Assistant & Receptionist

Karen is known by all the patients and knows everybody’s name. She knows what you need before you have asked for it.
Karen
Optical Assistant & Receptionist

Cat has grown into her dispensing role here at the practice under the tutelage of Chris. She is blooming into her dispensing role, she is fast becoming mini Chris.
Cat
Optical Assistant & Dispensing Advisor


About Us
Established in 1985, Nethercott Opticians has been providing expert eye care for over three decades. Now led by Alvin Ieong, supported by Melissa Patel and Sarah Chorley, we continue to uphold the same high standards of care.
We offer thorough 45-minute eye tests using advanced technology, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for early detection of eye conditions. As Independent Prescribers, our team can also provide emergency eye care and prescribe treatments when needed.
Located in Tadworth, we combine professional service with competitive pricing, offering everything from designer eyewear to contact lenses. We are also proud to offer Valeda red light treatment for dry macular degeneration.
OUR TEAM

Sally Nethercott
MSc. FCOptom. Dip Tp(IP)
Director
Founder and retired Optometrist. Sally is still integral in the running and operation of the practice. She now invests more time with her numerous grandchildren and travels around the world accumulating scenic pictures.

Alvin Ieong
MSc. MCOptom. Dip Tp(IP). HighCertGlau
Director/Optometrist
Director at Nethercott Opticians and Principal Optometrist at Moorfields eye hospital, Alvin has experience in treating dry and watery eyes. Works in emergency eyecare, paediatrics, glaucoma, refractive surgery (Lasik and lens implants) and leads in medical contact lenses. College of Ophthalmology supervisor in glaucoma laser treatment.

Chris Bourton
FBDO CL
Director/Dispensing Optician
Director, Dispensing and Contact lens Optician. Chris has a wealth of experience in the world of optics and spectacles. He works tirelessly to source and bring in an array of fashion frames. Chris keeps up to date to offer the patient's the latest in lens technology.

Melissa Patel
BSc(Hons). DipTp(IP) Independent Prescribing Optometrist
Melissa has been working with us since 2018 with a loyal patient base.
In 2021 she qualified as an Independent Prescriber and now manages patients for emergency eyecare as well as myopia management for children and dry eyes.
On her days off she enjoys spending time with her family and looking after her two young boys.

Sarah Chorley
BSc(Hons). DipTp(IP) Independent Prescribing Optometrist
Sarah is our Optometrist on Wednesdays and really enjoys
being part of the team. She enjoys fitting contact lenses and
has a special interest in paediatrics. Sarah has completed her
Independent Prescriber qualification and is happy to advise on
all aspects of eyecare. When she is not here Sarah can be
found practising in Aviation Optometry where she has a lot of
experience managing pilots and air-traffic controllers.

Sarah Gingell
Dispensing Optician
Sarah is our dispenser on Mondays and every other Saturday, and is extremely competent and thorough in her work. She is a real team player, and when she isn’t dispensing, she is a whiz on reception and helps with any task with confidence and skill.

Tanya
Optical Assistant & Receptionist
Tanya oversees the administration of the practice with great practicality.

Karen
Optical Assistant & Receptionist
Karen is one of the longest standing members of the team and is a powerhouse on reception. She brings years of customer service and knowledge into running the practice, and no task is too big or small. Not only is she an integral part of the Nethercott family, but of the local community.

Cat
Optical Assistant & Dispensing Advisor
Cat joined the team in 2020 and passed her Optical Assistant course in 2021. Since then she has been trained in dispensing under Chris’ supervision, and is blossoming into her new role. When she’s not multi tasking between reception and dispensing, you can find her working on her creative window displays.

It is always a pleasure to go to Moorfields private Mr Alvin is an excellent doctor very pleasant and a great professional.
Verified Patient - 07/04/25

Alvin leong is an outstanding opthalmic optician with huge expertise in contact lenses. He always exhibits the utmost professionalism, and is thorough and detailed in his patient evaluation. I feel extraordinarily fortunate to be under his care.
Verified Patient - 08/11/24

This was my third visit to Moorfields Private Eye Hospital in as many years. The contact lens prescriptions I have received from Mr Alvin leong have been the best in all the time that I have been wearing contact lenses.
Verified Patient - 12/04/24
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