Dr Pretty Basra is the consultant optometrist and children’s vision specialist at Edwards & Walker Opticians. She’s one the most respected optometrists in her profession, having twice been recognised as one of the top 5 optometrists in the UK at the National Optician Awards.
With a career spanning over 20 years, and having previously worked at the prestigious Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, Pretty has been the lead optometrist at Edwards & Walker Opticians in Doncaster now since 2015.
In addition, she has worked tirelessly to help develop and represent eyecare across all walks of life including trips to Botswana and Zambia to deliver vision aid overseas and training to students who have no access to optometry teaching – an experience which she describes as truly humbling.
In 2024, she also completed her doctorate, having written a thesis on how children’s vision screening at school can be improved and standardised in the UK.
Why Pretty stands out
Consultant director optometrist
Top 5 optometrist in UK (twice)
Chair of NHS optometry forum
GOC fitness to practice member
Children’s vision specialist
Professional qualifications
Accredited to assess and treat Minor Eye Conditions (MECS)
Accredited to provide special schools eyecare services
Accredited MiSight (contact lens) provider
Diploma in diabetic retinopathy screening
Professional certificate in glaucoma
Foreign body removal
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“I’ve always wanted to be an optometrist from a very young age. My own experiences with vision were quite traumatic when I was young so I knew this is what I wanted to help others with as I got older. It’s why I’m so passionate about eyes because I truly believe everyone should have the chance to see the best they can see.”
Pretty Basra
Consultant Director Optometrist