Meet your team

At Kent Eye Centre, our dedicated team of eye care professionals is here to help you see clearly and live confidently. From routine check-ups to advanced treatments, we combine expertise with compassion to ensure your eyes are in the best hands. Get to know the people who make your vision their priority.

Mr Nick Kopsachilis MD PhD Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon - Refractive & Corneal Surgery / Complex Dry Eye Specialist


Mr Rashid Zia MBBS BSc MRCSEd in Ophthalmology Consultant Ophthalmologist - Specialist in Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment



Mr Bruce Dong MB.BCh, FRCOphth, FRCSEd (Ophth) Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon


Mr Syed Shahid MBChB BSc MSc FRCOphth Consultant Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon




Aine Rice PhD BSc MCOptom DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Glauc Higher Cert Glauc Optometrist - Specialist in Refractive Surgery Assessment & Complex Dry Eye


Dana Hawrami BSc (Hons), DipGlauc, DipTp(IP) Specialist Optometrist – Ocular Therapeutics, Glaucoma & Laser



Mr AJ Bester MCOptom, DipTp(IP), Higher Cert Glauc, Cert Laser, Cert Minor Ops (RCS) Consultant Optometrist / Minor Ops Practitioner & Dry Eye Assessment and Treatment Specialist


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