Interior of David Hillel Optometrist practice

About us

David Hillel Optometrist has been part of East Finchley since 2011. We are an independent practice and that independence shapes everything about how we work.

Our patients tend to stay with us over many years. That continuity is something we value, and something our patients tell us matters to them.

Our Commitment

We see patients with routine needs and those with more complex ones. We have referral relationships with local GPs and hospital specialists, and we manage conditions that require more time, experience or specialist equipment than many practices provide. If you have been told you have an eye condition and feel it has not been fully explained, we are well placed to help.

Woman having an eye examination

Our Approach to eyecare

Every appointment at our practice begins with a conversation. We want to understand your concerns, your visual demands and your history before we examine your eyes.

Our eye examinations take around 45 minutes. We use that time to assess your vision and eye health carefully, to identify anything that warrants attention, and to explain our findings in plain terms. You leave each appointment understanding what we found and what, if anything, we recommend.

East Finchley train station

Serving East Finchley

We are a part of East Finchley. Many of our patients have been coming to us for years, and many arrive on the recommendation of a neighbour, friend or family member.

We also hold referral relationships with local GP practices and hospital departments. Patients referred to us from specialist care can expect a thorough assessment and clear communication back to their referring clinician.

Local hospitals recommend us to families seeking specialist children's frames, in particular our stock of Tomato glasses, a flexible frame range designed for children that is not widely available.

Our Team

Bela, dispensing optician at David Hillel Optometrist

Bela

Maria dispensing optician at David Hillel Optometrist

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Nancy, dispensing optician at David Hillel Optometrist

Nancy

Optom dispensing optician at David Hillel Optometrist

Meet Prathna Sanchania, our resident Optom

I completed my optometry training at Aston University before qualifying and beginning my career in the Midlands. This provided me with a strong clinical foundation and extensive experience in delivering high-quality eye care to a diverse patient base.

I later moved to London where I worked across a number of stores, gaining valuable experience in different clinical settings and adapting to the varied needs of patients.

I enjoy working within an independent practice, where I particularly value the opportunity to provide more personalised care. I take pride in building strong relationships with my patients and delivering thorough, tailored eye examinations to support their long-term eye health.

What Our Patients say

David Hillel was recommended by a parents' autism support group. Our child, who couldn't complete an eye exam at Specsavers, does great with David Hillel. She got a prescription that worked for her, and compliance went way up. She immediately became self-motivated to remember the eyeglasses and to wear them everywhere.

Douglas Held

Lovely opticians! Receptionist was warm and very friendly and Dave the optician was also kind and warm and made my 9 year old daughters eye test fun for her! Keep up the good work our visit was a pleasure ☺️

Hayley Adams

My wife and I both switched here (and have stayed) after poor experiences with the big chains.We've found the service here to be uniformly excellent. The optician is very knowledgeable, reassuring and extremely thorough.Strongly recommended.

Romilly Cocking

I'm leaving this review with my amazing new glasses on. I had an excellent experience with this place. I was having strong headaches until I met this optician who changed my glasses. Excellent optician and the receptionists very kind & friendly. I highly recommend this place.

Gaby Sambuccetti

119 High Road

East Finchley

London N2 8AG

Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm

Sunday: Closed