“We are a small family business, like a lot of our customers, and so we understand many of the challenges which independents face. We aim to be a one-stop shop for them, with a full range of diagnostic and refractive devices, consulting room furniture, instruments and consumables - tools, near vision test cards and practice essentials,” said David Thickens, CEO. The 40 year old business is led by David, son-in-law of the founder, Brian Bowles, known to many in optics. The team of 13 – many of whom have worked for the business for more than 30 years - aim ...