The specsplace is an Optometric practice situated in Longton, one of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent. Founded in 1919, the specsplace has, and continues to, offer high quality, professional optical services to thousands of people in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on delivering this high quality eyecare with the use of the latest equipment, whilst stocking and supplying a large range of eyewear to cater to all needs.
John Hollins Bsc, MCOptom. Optometrist and practice owner. John qualified with his BSc in Optometry from Cardiff University in June 2010. He then moved to Northwich to complete his pre-registration period to become a fully qualified optometrist, passing his professional exams first time in July 2011.
After qualifying John moved to Stoke-on-Trent to work in Hanley where he worked from September 2011 until December 2013. In January 2014 John moved to work at the specsplace with a view to taking over the practice when the previous owner retired which happened in November 2016.
John takes a very keen interest in optometry, since qualifying he has undertaken a number of further training, exams and qualifications including: cataract - pre and post-operative referral and shared care; glaucoma referral refinement; MECS (known in North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent as the acute scheme). He is an active member on Staffordshire local optical committee (LOC) and is the Clinical Governance and Performance Lead for cataract shared care services for SASPEC delivering training and advice to colleagues across the county.
In his spare time, John is very keen on sports particularly football, rugby, cricket, american football and martial arts – he has earned 3rd DAN grade blackbelt in Shotokan Karate.
the specsplace
46a Market Street
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 1BS
