Sale-based Johnson & Leatherbarrow Opticians is celebrating after being shortlisted for three awards at the Optician Awards 2026, which recognise excellence across the UK optical profession.
The independent opticians, which also has a practice in Poynton, has been named a finalist in three categories, recognising its work in children's eye care, specialist contact lenses and independent practice management.
The nominations are for the Myopia Management Award, recognising the team's work helping children manage short-sightedness and slow its progression and Contact Lens Practice of the Year, which celebrates expertise in specialist contact lens fitting and patient care.
Johnson & Leatherbarrow is also shortlisted for the Owner/Practitioner Award, a new category for 2026 recognising optical professionals who combine patient care with running their own practices.
It's another successful year for the local business, which was shortlisted for two awards in 2025. Iain Johnson, director at Johnson & Leatherbarrow Opticians, said: “It’s really nice to have the work we do recognised at a national level, particularly as an independent practice here in Sale. The awards take place in December, so fingers crossed we might bring a little award back to the town!”
The winners will be announced at the Optician Awards 2026 ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 11 December. Fingers crossed for Johnson & Leatherbarrow!
