Mr Shakeel Puri areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Shakeel Puri is a highly regarded senior consultant optometrist in Cannock, Staffordshire, with over 25 years of experience in the field of eye care and ophthalmology. He is the clinical director, principal optometrist, and contact lens consultant at Chase Eyecare, his main practice.
He provides eye care for all the family (family eye care specialist), and his main areas of expertise include emergency eye care, sudden vision loss, diabetic retinopathy, red eyes, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, retinal disorders, and myopia control.
Mr Puri has practised at various tiers within the industry, from esteemed institutions like Wolverhampton and Sunderland Eye hospitals to renowned optometry clinics such as Boots, Vision Express, Specsavers, and Dolland and Aitchison. Mr Puri's passion lies in addressing retinal diseases and extending specialised assistance to diabetic patients.
His expertise is underpinned by advanced training in these domains, and is also highly experienced when it comes to dealing with patients with dry and wet macular degeneration, as well as those in need of screening and management for glaucoma and retinal vascular disorders. Mr Shakeel Puri's commitment extends further to the realm of childhood visual challenges. He has taken a profound interest in aiding children with visual dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, a spectrum of headaches, and reading impediments.
In situations requiring urgent attention, Mr Puri’s advanced training in emergency eye care comes to the fore. From injuries to infections, sudden visual loss to discomfort, his expertise covers a range of unexpected eye concerns. Whether it’s red eye or eyelid issues, dryness, irritation, or inflammation, Mr Puri is adept at handling these issues. He’s also well-equipped to manage cases of flashes, floaters, and painful eyes, as well as conditions like ingrowing eyelashes and sudden reductions in vision.
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C. Verified Patient
14/12/2024
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Mr Shakeel Puri really professional consultant would highly recommend he is fantastic with my son who is 9 years old, we have been coming here since my son was around 4years old, and he always makes him feel comfortable and relaxed. We recommend to all friends and family. The girls on the desk are friendly and very welcoming
S M. Verified Patient
03/12/2024
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Mr Puri and his team are wonderful. I really recommend them.
A D. Verified Patient
29/10/2024
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Very professional and friendly. Mr Puri set my son at ease and gave info understandable for him. I came away confident and very happy with the service.
J Y. Verified Patient
26/10/2024
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My son used to attend hospital for his eye appointment for 6 years and has now been with chase eye care for 12 months and they are superb they help in every way they can they go above and beyond the eye tests are performed by Mr Puri and he his brilliant with children puts them at ease would definitely recommend to other families