Afshan qualified with a BSc Hons in Optometry from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2000. She went on to work as a freelance ophthalmic optician for 8 years, in a wide variety of Opticians across the North East of England. Finally she settled back in her home town of Durham where in 2008 she managed her own practice till deciding to move to Guernsey in 2013 her long-time partner Amar. After marrying they moved to start a new life, taking over from Simon in his retirement. 

Helen qualified with a BSc Hons in Optometry, also from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2013. After working for a year in Glasgow, she moved to join the Larbalestier team in Guernsey with her partner, who works in finance. Helen brings the advantage of being more recently qualified and so more up to date with recent advances in investigative technologies, complementing the experienced team she works in. Helen is a keen sports woman and enjoys boating. She and her partner were pleased to bring their boat with them all the way from Scotland.

Cath first came to work with Simon Larbalestier over 10 years ago, her background is in financial management and she brought with her the essential ability to organise and take care of all our admin and back office matters. A large part of Cath’s job involves looking after our contact lens orders, but most importantly makes us cups of tea to keep us going! Though Cath was born in England, she moved to Guernsey as a young girl with her family. Cath is married and has a daughter, she is also proud ‘mummy’ to two beautiful cats.