Meet Anel, the owner and optometrist at Bril Stellenbosch. She studied in Johannesburg and worked there for five years, but her heart has always been in paediatrics. She spent two wonderful years in Cape Town working at a paediatric practice, focusing on children with visual challenges. After that, she and her husband lived in Abu Dhabi for three years, where she got to experience a whole new side of optometry—what an adventure! Now, her family has settled in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, right in the heart of the Winelands. They love everything Stellenbosch has to offer—breathtaking scenery, warm-hearted people, and, of course, the fantastic wine!

Shenay has always been amazed by how complex the human eye is and how it shapes the way we see the world. This curiosity led her to optometry, and over the past 7 years, I’ve gained a lot of experience that’s really helped me grow in my skills. I’m excited to be working at Bril, a place with such a great reputation, where I can keep learning and make a real difference in my clients’ lives. Carly didn’t initially have a strong interest in optometry, but her time at Bril has really helped her appreciate how important it is and how it can change people’s lives. She has been working in optometry for 10 months now, and she chose Bril because of its great reputation for customer care and innovation. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to gain experience while she continues her studies.