Courteous & Professional.
The RMO Staff prides itself in being courteous, accessible and flexible in catering to our patients' needs. We take the time to carefully explain and guide people through the examination and whatever comes next, be it reassurance, a new pair of glasses, contact lenses, ocular exercises, dry eye/allergy management , referral or anything else.
We are a four-person team of three Dispensing Opticians and an Optometrist.
Rashmi Mathur
Optometrist - BSc (Hons) MCOptom.
Rashmi Mathur qualified in 1988 from the University of Bradford, England with a Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry. She worked in England for several years gaining experience at an Independent Optometric practice in Northampton. From there she gained broad experience in all aspects of eye care with the recognition for Continuing Education, gaining memberships to professional organisations while seeing the need for ongoing reading and learning to keep up with the changing world of Optometry. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and experience to educate and raise awareness of the importance of eye health in Trinidad & Tobago.
Professional Memberships:
British College of Optometry - This is the Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK. It works exclusively for the public benefit. The College has strong links with Optometric and Optical Organisations around the world.
Association of Optometrists (U.K.) - Provides services and support to members for training, legal services and professional support.
General Optical Council - This regulatory body in the UK sets the rules for compulsory Continuing Education, professional conduct and maintains a registrar of individuals who are qualified and fit to practice the profession. (Registration Number 01-25976)
Trinidad and Tobago Optometrists Association - Provides support, services and professional training to Optometrists.
Served as President of the Optometrists Association (TTOA) in 2001 and 2002 and was also Secretary from 1998-2000. The TTOA provides support, services and professional training to local Optometrists.
Our Dispensing Opticians
Here at RMO, our Dispensing Opticians have completed the Opthalmic Career Progression Program and are American Board of Opticianry Certified (ABOC).
They are also Fellows of the National Academy of Opticianry (FNAO).
They are all at hand to provide information about all aspects of eyecare and eyewear.
Meena Chickoree-Samlal
Dispensing Optician ABOC FNAO
Meena has been part of the RMO team since inception in April 2000. She is the Practice Manager and is involved in all aspects of day to day running of the office. She is personable, knowledgeable, kind, has a great sense of humour and is the “go-to person” for her ability to trouble shoot and multi-task. She has an incredibly sharp memory for details (can recall a patient’s name even if they were seen once, ten years previously) which makes her our memory bank.
Marsha Bhagan
Dispensing Optician ABOC FNAO
Marsha joined the RMO team in June 2003. She is charming, patient, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile (with a smile). Her practical and organisational skills ensure the smooth running of the practice on a day to day basis.
Mala Bhudan
Dispensing Optician ABOC FNAO
Mala joined us in October 2006. She is serious minded, measured, knowledgeable, and a great listener. She used to be a contact lens patient of ours long before (2000-2006) she joined the practice. Her quiet determination and team work keep us running smoothly.