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Meet the neighborhood opticians helping you see well and look better in Southside Birmingham!

Pam Kelly Pullen, Founder

Pam first opened her doors in 1972 next to her father's ophthalmology practice. Her interest in eye care actually started in high school when she helped patients learn how to put in contact lenses. Pam’s legacy has spanned three generations of ophthalmologists, and her family and staff still provide exceptional service to their clients to this day.

Tricia Pullen Friddle, COA, COE

Owner

Trish has seen every aspect of both Smith’s Opticians and the neighboring ophthalmology clinic since high school in the late 90s. She became the office manager for Dr. Stephen Kelly in 2003 after serving her time at Auburn University. Trish is a favorite among many of the patients and a powerful problem solver.

Allyson Pullen Bachofer

General Manager

Allyson (Ally for short) became the newest member of the Kelly family to join Smith’s Opticians in June 2021. Following in the tradition of first helping the business in high school, she now has taken over all the behind-the-scenes duties of running the store. She graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Neuroscience in 2021, and she is currently studying for her Masters of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology.

Xavier Moore, aboc

Optical Manager

Xavier is the most recognizable member of the team. Native to Cleveland, OH, he has lived in Birmingham for several years. Xavier has worked at Smith’s since 2015 as an optician and is very knowledgeable of glasses and contacts. He loves photography and stressing Allyson out. 

Associated Doctors

Stephen J.  Kelly, MD

Sara Mullins, MD