B H McKeague Optician Ballymena | Optometrist

028 25 656395

Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 9.00 - 17.30
Thu: 9.00 - 20.30 Sat: 8.30 - 13.30

Meet our core team

Claire McKeague MPhil BSc(Hons) MCOptom

PRACTICE OWNER / OPTOMETRIST

Claire joined the family practice 3 years ago. She has particular interests in macular degeneration, examining patients with special needs and children’s eye care. She completed an MPhil in the detection of macular disease, having several papers published in the field. She enjoys waffle cone ice-creams and keeping her son James entertained.

Stephanie Cothier BSc(Hons) MCOptom

OPTOMETRIST

Stephanie has over 20 years experience in both England and Northern Ireland and as the surname implies is our manager Tom’s wife. We believe in keeping it in the family and having Stephanie with us completes our family ethos.

Tom Cothier FBDO

PRACTICE OWNER / DISPENSING OPTICIAN

Our dispensing optician Tom is a frames and lenses specialist with over 10 years of experience in optics. Tom can answer pretty much any question you might have about glasses. In his spare time he can be found scaling the heights of the hills and mountains of Northern Ireland.

Christina Stephens

OPTICAL ASSISTANT

Christina, our senior optical assistant, has recently completed the first stage of a dispensing course. She has just had her second child a beautiful little boy and we are glad to have her back. Christina enjoys Zumba classes and day trips with her family.

Amy Fleck

OPTICAL ASSISTANT

Amy, one of our optical assistants will keep you right with your appointment reminders, frame adjustments and will greet you with a smile as you come through the door. Amy likes to travel and loves helping people choose their frames.

Ciara McCormick

OPTICAL ASSISTANT

Ciara and her family have been coming to us for a long time and now Ciara has joined us as a part time Optical Assistant while she studies to become an Optometrist.

Katie Wright

HEARING AID AUDIOLOGIST

Katie has been involved in audiology for 14 years and her kind and warm-hearted nature enables her to provide exceptional client-focused care. Katie enjoys the outdoors and going to shows and concerts.