City Eyes is an exclusive independent clinic at the heart of the City of London (Moorgate) set up in 1989 by independent Optometrist Charles Babumba.

After spending a gap year in Russia where he learnt to speak Russian following his A-Levels, Charles went on to study and train as an Optometrist in Scotland where he graduated in 1982.

Charles carried out his pre-registration studies at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and his postgraduate studies at the International Centre for Eye Health, Ophthalmology Department (University of London). He is a member of the Association of Optometrists, British Contact Lenses Association, Sight Care (UK) and is registered with the general Optical Council (UK)

Work with several independent optometrists followed and Charles was involved with the retail chain For Eyes when it was set up.

Working in high street retail optometry was not so fulfilling for Charles and in 1989 he decided bravely and single handedly to set up an eye clinic in an office suite on the third floor at 65 London Wall next to a group of doctors, radiographers and chiropractors. This has been dubbed as "The Harley Street of the City".

Charles was featured on ITV's This Morning breakfast show. He was invited by Mr. and Mrs. Blair to a reception at No.10 Downing Street, and by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to a reception at Buckingham Palace. The TV feature can be viewed by using the links below.

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