about us

Exceptional, personalised eye care in the heart of Potters Bar — blending clinical excellence with genuine compassion. Discover world-class optometry in our newly refurbished, state-of-the-art practice.

Alexander Kobrin Optometrists is an independent practice serving the local community and international visitors alike. Our expert team combines decades of experience, advanced diagnostics, and specialist clinics to deliver truly tailored care for every patient, from children’s vision to complex eye conditions.

Our Story

Alexander Kobrin Optometrists has long been recognised as one of Hertfordshire’s most clinically focused independent practices. Founded with a commitment to uncompromising care, our practice continues to thrive through word-of-mouth recommendations and enduring relationships with our patients. Over the years, we’ve developed a reputation for diagnosing and managing complex vision needs with skill and sensitivity.

We’re not just here to tick boxes — we’re here to understand your eyes in the fullest sense. Our forthcoming refit represents not only a physical transformation, but a renewed commitment to delivering care that’s modern, measured, and deeply personal.

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Meet our optometrists

Our practice is led by a highly skilled team of optometrists:

Brian Kobrin

Brian specialises in binocular vision, paediatric eye care, and complex diagnostic challenges. His calm manner and precision are especially valued by families.

Clyde Alexander

Clyde brings extensive experience as an Independent Prescriber, with a strong focus on pathology, therapeutics, and urgent care.

Ioannis Tompazos

Ioannis has particular expertise in myopia management, dry eye therapy, and advanced contact lenses, often helping patients who’ve struggled elsewhere.

Each practitioner brings a unique perspective, ensuring collaborative care across a broad spectrum of needs.

Optometrist with young girl trying on glasses in eyewear store

A Practice for Everyone

From toddlers to retirees, local residents to international visitors, we are privileged to support a diverse and growing patient base. We’re especially proud of our longstanding relationships with the Orthodox Jewish community, who travel from as far as New York, Antwerp and Jerusalem for our specialist services.

Whether you visit us for routine care or something more complex, you’ll find a team that listens, informs and empowers you every step of the way.

Contact us today!

We’d be delighted to welcome you to our practice. Get in touch to book an appointment or learn more about our team.

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What our Patients say About Us

Here are some of the testimonials from our patients.

"This is simply the best optician I’ve ever been to. It’s run very professionally and the optometrists and their state of the art equipment are second to none. My only criticism is that they are always so busy!! I see Ioannis Tompazos and he is fantastic. He gives attainable advice and I trust him implicitly."

Jenny Wilson

The best I have ever used, highly skilled and experienced, thorough, professional, kind and polite. Rarely found these days. Cannot thank them enough they made such a difference.

Jessica Gruninger

HIghly impressed by his knowhow and ability to aid children suffering in school due to poor focus and concentration. Kind and compassionate to kids too. very recommended!

Rebecca Fischer

This is simply the best optician I’ve ever been to. It’s run very professionally and the optometrists and their state of the art equipment are second to none. My only criticism is that they are always so busy!!I see Ioannis Tompazos and he is fantastic. He gives attainable advice and I trust him implicitly.

Melanie Jawett

My wife damaged her frames in an accident, called the practice, treated courteously, was able to bring the frames and a 'while you wait service' was carried out, efficiently and timeously, cannot recommend this practice highly enough!

Attended the practice, saw Brian. Totally professional and very experienced. No hassles since then. Highly recommend this practice.

Neil Kramer

If there would be an option of giving you more than 5 star rating i would!!!

I've had the most amazing experience with Dr Clyde Alexander- he continuously performs "miracles!!"

Ruchi Mandel

Dr Yiannis Tompazos is an excellent and intelligent dr. I recommend him to everyone looking for a highly experienced, kind and knowledgable dr. Thank you for everything!

Akila Aberkane