Leon qualified as an optometrist from the University of Johannesburg ( South Africa ) in 1991 and then completed a post graduate, part-time optometry certificate through the the New England College of Optometry ( Boston USA ) in 1996. He started his own optical store in 1995 in the Durban North area which faithfully served all the eyecare needs of the local community for more 25 years and also received an award as the best optometrist in that area.
The family emigrated to Portugal towards the end of 2023 where they started a new optical store in August 2024 called “Optica Faro” in the city of Faro ( Algarve province). Optica Faro is conveniently located inside the Pingo Doce shopping centre in Faro Penha and has ample parking available onsite.
Leon, together with his wife Dinorah and colleague Miguel, offer their eye care services to the local community in both English and Portuguese