Joseph Wright, a Chemist, qualifies as an optician and opens the Practice in Portsmouth Road. Joseph [Joe] Wright is a well-respected Methodist Sunday-School Teacher and Lay Preacher.
Leslie Sefton retires and the Practice passes to Desmond
Hilton-Childs & Brian Sefton. Brian Sefton was in partnership with Desmond after several years as a Contact Lens Practitioner and college Visiting Tutor in the speciality.
The Practice administers Hampshire Local Optical Committee’s pilot Low Vision scheme for blind and partially sighted patients across Hampshire.
The practice celebrates its 75th anniversary.
James King retires. Optometrists Kevin & Katherine Oxlade commence sessions at the Practice. Kevin specialises in the care of blind and partially sighted patients at Southampton General Hospital’s Eye Unit. Contact Lens fitting sessions covered by Optometrist Kitty Law.
Brian Sefton retires and remains a close affiliate to the practice. The practice is transferred to London trained Optometrist Mr. Patel.
