Sabirah Peara has spent half a decade at Specsavers on Barnet High Street

A woman sitting at desk surrounded by optician's equipment — Sabirah Peara at Specsavers Barnet – (Credit – Specsavers Barnet)

An optician has been praised for her dedication after she celebrated five years working at a High Barnet outlet.

Ophthalmic director, Sabirah Peara, has worked at Specsavers Barnet in Barnet High Street since 2020.

Sabirah, who lives locally, said she has seen many changes over the past five years and particularly remembers the experience of working in the store during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reflecting on this, she said: “It was unlike anything I had experienced before. The entire high street was closed, and the whole team was at home except for the directors and store manager.

“It was challenging but also a real reminder of how important our care is to the community.”

Other members of the Specsavers Barnet team praised Sabirah’s contribution at the store. Retail director, Pragna Raghwani, said: “Working alongside Sabirah over the past five years has been an absolute pleasure. Her dedication to our customers and commitment to delivering exceptional clinical care have played a huge part in shaping the store into what it is today.

“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with her, and I’m looking forward to many more achievements together in the years ahead.”

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